Stroller- and wheelchair-accessible paths abound at Long Island parks, preserves and beachfront destinations. Parking is free unless noted.

NASSAU

BAILEY ARBORETUM

There's a paved path from the parking lot to the Bailey estate house, and one along the sensory garden. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, free parking for 2023 due to pond restoration. Parking is limited; baileyarboretum.com, 516-801-1458.

CENTENNIAL PARK 

Paths wind around recreational fields and a playground. Open dawn to dusk; nassaucountyny.gov, 516-571-8695.

CHRISTOPHER MORLEY PARK

Here you'll find a park with a playground and picnic area and a wide-paved walking trail. Open dawn to dusk; nassaucountyny.gov, 516-571-8113. Parking: $10 a car weekends and holidays for nonresidents from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

EISENHOWER PARK 

There's a paved 2-plus mile winding trail around the park. Park near the playground at Field 2 and start at the beginning. Along the way, you'll find a mini-golf station, a track and a small lake. Open dawn to dusk; nassaucountyny.gov, 516-572-0347. Parking: $10 daily for non-Nassau County residents from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

INWOOD PARK

Paved walking paths and a park are surrounded by water at this trail located in the southwest part of Nassau County; nassaucountyny.gov, 516-571-7894.

JOHN J. BURNS PARK

Walk around the park to catch a game or two on the playing fields and ballparks, which are adjacent to a South Shore canal. Open dawn to dusk; oysterbaytown.com, 516-797-7980.

JONES BEACH STATE PARK

Home of 6.5 miles of white-sand beach on the Atlantic Ocean, the boardwalk is a 4-mile out-and-back trail parallel to the ocean. Open dawn to dusk; parks.ny.gov, 516-785-1600. Parking: $10 daily May 27-Sept. 17; $8 weekends and holidays April 1-May 21 and Sept. 23-Nov. 5.

LONG BEACH BOARDWALK

Open to strollers, 2.2 miles one way, double it up for a workout; open dusk to dawn daily; longbeachny.gov, 516-431-1000.

MARY JANE DAVIES GREEN

Paved pathways throughout the park; open 7:30 a.m. to dusk; northhempsteadny.gov, 516-869-6311.

MICHAEL J. TULLY PARK

Take in nature on paved walking paths between 7:30 a.m. and dusk; northhempsteadny.gov, 516-869-6311. 

NORMAN J. LEVY PARK AND PRESERVE

This park and preserve has an uphill, winding path. Once at the top, get ready for views of the New York City skyline. There's also a windmill and pond. Open 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March and October, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. April and September, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. May to August; front gates close 30 minutes prior to park closing; hempsteadny.gov, 516-804-2000.

REV. ARTHUR MACKEY SR. PARK

Paved paths and a large playground area provide a range of activities for youngsters. Benches line the walkway. Open dawn to dusk daily; nassaucountyny.gov, 516-571-8692.

SANDS POINT PRESERVE

Enjoy a paved hilly walk to the freshwater pond. Paved paths go between Hempstead House and Castle Gould. March 29 to May 21 and Sept. 6 to Nov. 5: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Memorial Day; May 24 to Sept. 4: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday and Labor Day. Admission: $15 carload, $4 per walk-in; collected through Nov. 5 using pay station for contactless payments; sandspointpreserveconservancy.org, 516-571-7901.

VALLEY STREAM STATE PARK

The walking paved trail is lined with trees and shrubs. There's also a picnic area and playground. Open dawn to dusk daily; parks.ny.gov, 516-825-4128. Parking: $8 a car daily May 27-Sept. 4 and weekends and holidays April 1-May 21 and Sept. 9-Oct. 9.

WANTAGH PARK 

A paved path passes the playground and dog run before reaching the waterfront. Open dawn to dusk daily; nassaucountyny.gov, 516-571-7460. Parking: $10 a car daily for nonresidents from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.

SUFFOLK

BAYARD CUTTING ARBORETUM 

The main trail is stroller-friendly and makes its way around the state park that includes an arboretum as well as a mansion. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, November to March; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, April to October; bayardcuttingarboretum.com, 631-581-1002. Parking: $8 Tuesday-Sunday, May 1-Labor Day; $8 weekends and holidays, April and Sept. 10 through November.

BELMONT LAKE STATE PARK 

A paved path meanders around the lake. Open dawn to dusk; parks.ny.gov, 631-669-1000. Parking: $8 daily May 27-Sept. 4 and weekends and holidays April 1-May 21 and Sept. 9-Oct. 9.

CAUMSETT STATE HISTORIC PARK PRESERVE

Paved paths for about 3 miles; open dawn to dusk; parks.ny.gov, 631-423-1770. Parking: $8 daily May 27-Sept. 4 and weekends and holidays, April 1-May 21 and Sept. 9-Oct. 9.

FIRE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE 

Follow the path to the gravel road to the National Seashore boardwalk that leads to the lighthouse. Open dawn to dusk; nps.gov, 631-687-4780. Lighthouse is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, tower 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, free admission to the museum; tower climb, $10, $5 ages 12 and younger plus be at least 42 inches to climb, $5 ages 62 and older, fireislandlighthouse.com, 631-583-5901. (Call before arriving to confirm lighthouse is open.)

LAKELAND COUNTY PARK

You'll find a nature trail boardwalk over the headwaters of the Connetquot River, where you can catch views of waterfowl and wildlife. Open dawn to dusk; suffolkcountyny.gov, 631-854-4949.

SUNKEN MEADOW STATE PARK

Strollers are allowed on the boardwalk and along the paved paths around the park. Open dawn to dusk; parks.ny.gov, 631-269-4333. Parking: $10 daily May 27-Sept. 10; $8 weekends and holidays April 1-May 21 and Sept. 16-Nov. 5.