State parks on Long Island: Discover the beauty
Day campers from the nearby Hallockville Museum Farm walk up the main trail at the new Hallock State Park Preserve in Jamesport. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas
New York State is filled with parks great for biking, hiking and playing. Here are parks across Long Island where you can get some fresh air, explore the area and enjoy the scenery. All state parks are open all-year round unless noted.
Best bets for state parks on Long Island
FOR BIKING: Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale and Orient Beach State Park in Orient.
FOR HIKING: Wildwood State Park in Wading River, Shadmoor State Park in Montauk and Trail View State Park in Woodbury.
FOR PLAYING: Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh features a miniature golf course and the WildPlay Adventure Park
NASSAU: BIKE PATHS, HIKING TRAILS AND MORE
Children enjoying the zip ride at Jones Beach's WildPlay Adventure Park. Credit: Newsday/J. Conrad Williams Jr.
SUFFOLK: BEACHES, CAMPGROUNDS AND MORE
Jeff Dean, of West Islip, casts off on the shores of Captree State Park.
Day campers from the nearby Hallockville Museum Farm walk up the main trail at the new Hallock State Park Preserve in Jamesport. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas
A couple walks on the beach at Hither Hills State Park in Montauk. Credit: Gordon M. Grant
