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Complete Guide to East End of Long Island

Parks in East End Long Island, NY

Updated July 3 2009 5:10 PM EST with 81 listings

Huntington area residents have access to a wide array of parks. There are National Parks, State Parks, County Parks, Town Parks, and even Village Parks. Many of these parks offer a variety of activities, including swimming, boating, hiking, camping, playgrounds, biking, horseback riding, fishing, tennis courts, playing fields, golfing, and hunting.  There are science and nature centers in some of the parks, such as Caleb Smith State Park, which schools frequent for field trips. Click here for a map featuring the larger parks on Long Island. Click here for a map of Huntington area parks.

East End Long Island, NY Parks (1 listings total)

East Hampton Town Dept. - Recreation & Parks

159   Pantigo Rd.,East HamptonNY11937Tel631-324-2417
Tel: 631-324-6124; Fax: 631-324-1186
Website: town.east-hampton.ny.us

Barcelona Neck

Features 532 acres, upland oak and hickory forest, swamp and marsh; 4 miles marked hiking trails; see songbirds, shorebirds and waterfowl. Hunters may be in preserve October-March 31.
Route 114,East HamptonNYW of East Hampton Co-op,Tel631-444-0273

Camp Hero State Park

415 acres include wooded areas, atlantic beach-front and an historic military installation; maritime forests, fresh-water fishing, ocean vistas and dramatic bluffs; hiking, biking and horseback riding trails and more.
50   South Fairview Ave.,MontaukNY11954Route 27 east to the end,Tel631-668-5000

Cedar Point County Park

608 acres; campsites (groups must reserve), nature trail, saltwater fishing (permit), waterfowl hunting (fee, license), rowboat rentals, picnic area, bike hostel, disabled-accessible. Click here for Park Information
Stephen Hands Path,East HamptonNY11937Tel631-852-7620
Tel: 631-854-4949

Cranberry Bog County Preserve

Features 460 acres in pine barrens, with wetlands and woodlands, 3/4-mile interpretive trail around Sweezy Pond. Group activities by permit.
RiverheadNY11901Riverhead Moriches Road,Tel631-854-4949

Cupsogue Beach County Park

Protected beach (daily May 29-Sept. 6), beach wheelchair, pavilion, playground, rest rooms, snack bar; limited self-contained camping on bay side, off-road vehicle special permit needed. Click Here For Park Information
Dune Road,WesthamptonNY11978Across from Smith Point County Park,Tel631-244-7275
Tel: 631-852-8111

David Sarnoff Pine Barrens Preserve

2,700 acres, bird conservation area; 71/2 miles of marked hiking trails; hunters may be in preserve October-March 31.
RiverheadNY11901Route 104,Tel631-444-0273
Fax: 631-444-0349; Website: dec.state.ny.us

Eastern Long Island Kampgrounds

Sites are available for tents, trailers and motor homes. Our facilities include a swimming pool, store, laundry, playground, Game Room, Exercise Room, and planned supervised activities.
690   Queens St.,GreenportNY11944P.O. Box 89,Tel631-477-0022
Fax: 631-477-1738; E-mail: mydon1@aol.com
Website: easternlikampground.com

Goldsmith's Inlet County Park

60 acres; 1/2-mile hiking trail leads to Long Island Sound. Bird-watching.
PeconicNYoff Mill Road,Tel631-854-4949

Grangebel Park - Riverhead Township

3 acres, picnic area - situated on the Peconic River front.
Peconic Ave.,RiverheadNY11901Tel631-727-5744
Website: riverheadli.com

Hither Hills State Park

2 1/2 mile ocean beach; campsites, softball field, hiking and nature trails, saltwater fishing; ocean surf casting; two volley ball courts, one sand chair, playground, two picnic areas.
Montauk Hwy.,MontaukNY119544m W of Montauk,Tel631-668-2461
Tel: 631-668-2554; Toll-Free: 800-456-2267
Website: reserveamerica.com

Indian Island County Park

This 275 acre Indian Island County Park, at the estuarine mouth of the Peconic River, is open to the public year-round for a variety of activities. Click Here For Park Information
Cross River Dr.,RiverheadNY11901Tel631-244-7275
Tel: 631-852-3232

Inlet Pond County Preserve

Features 39 acres on Long Island Sound, surf-fishing.
Main Rd,GreenportNYaccess off Route 48,Tel631-854-4949

John Lombardi Memorial Park - Riverhead Township

Gazebo and Garden area - situated 100 yards north of Main St.
Roanoke Ave.,RiverheadNY11901Tel631-727-5744
Website: riverheadli.com

LI National Wildlife Refuge-Elizabeth A. Morton Refuge

Forest- to-beach nature trail, fishing (permit, license), bird-watching, hiking and education materials available, wheelchair accessible trail, rest rooms, information kiosk, $4 per vehicle. More than 250 bird species visit or nest at refuges.
Noyac Rd.,NoyacNY

Mashomack Preserve

2,039 acres with upland forest, mainly oak with beech, maple and dogwood; 22 miles of marked hiking trails, including Braille sign and wheelchair accessible trail (free map); fresh- and salt-water wetlands; bird-watching, especially during fall and spring migrations.Visitor center open weekends only November-May, daily rest of year.
79   South Ferry Road,Shelter IslandNY11964Route 114,Tel631-749-1001

McCann Trailer Park

30 trailer (water and electric). Has 3 acres, rest rooms, showers, phone, dump station.
GreenportNY11944Moore's Lane,Tel631-477-0043
Tel: 631-477-2385

Meschutt Beach County Park

Picnic area, snack bar, showers, rest room sand wheelchair, limited self-contained camping.Click Here For Park Information
Canal Rd.,Hampton BaysNY11946Tel631-852-8205
Tel: 631-854-4949

Montauk Point State Park

On 724 acres at eastern end of Long Island, Montauk Point offers breezes and vistas in view of Montauk lighthouse. On 724 acres at eastern end of Long Island, Montauk Point offers breezes and vistas in view of Montauk lighthouse.
MontaukNYTel631-668-3781

Northwest Harbor County Park

337 acres on a salt marsh. Good spots to see migratory waterfowl; bow deer hunting in season with seasonal and daily permit and key card.
Swamp rd,East HamptonNYTel631-854-4949

Orient Beach State Park

300-foot beach on Gardiners Bay, two sand wheelchairs, playground (handicapped accessible), pavilion, bike rentals, horseshoe pits, volleyball, boccie court, croquet, badminton, picnic area and more.
Route 25,Orient PointNY11957East end of Route 25,Tel631-323-2440
Tel: 631-669-1000

Orient Point County Park

Features 48 acres, mile-long beach, 1/2-mile hiking trail. Bird-watching, views of Sound; popular with beachcombers.
RT 25,OrientNYNear Orient Point Ferry,Tel631-854-4949

Otis Pike Preserve-Peconic Headwaters Ntrl Resources Mgmnt Area

4,500 acres pine and oak forest, fields, wetlands, ponds. Peconic River runs through area; bird-watching, fishing, canoeing. Hunters October-March.
CalvertonNYBtw Rt. 25A & LIE,Tel631-444-0273

Poxabogue County Park

26 acres, 1/2-mile nature walk; view winter waterfowl.
Old Farm Rd,BridgehamptonNYTel631-854-4949

Quogue Wildlife Refuge

300 acres, 7 miles of trails; nature center (open 1-4 p.m. Tue. and Thur., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends, year-round), exhibits and library; distressed-wildlife complex (animals can be seen; year-round ice harvesting exhibit (indoors). Monthly evening nature program, 7:30 p.m. fourth Fri. Children's summer camp. Weekend programs.
3   Old Country Rd.,QuogueNY11959Tel631-653-4771
E-mail: info@quoguewildliferefuge.org; Website: quoguewildliferefuge.com

Red Creek Park

Spotted and red-tailed hawk, blue heron, pheasant, kettle holes, deer. Maps at park entrance on Old Riverhead Road (off Route 24) in Hampton Bays A 5-mile loop in Red Creek Town Park, Southampton
102   Old Riverhead Rd.,Hampton BaysNYTel631-728-8585

Sears Bellows County Park

Home of the Big duck! 200 feet on freshwater Bellows Pond. Open to residents & nonresident Key card holders. Camping, 5 1/2 miles of horse trails, fishing, rowboats all available. Click Here For Park Information
Bellows Pond Rd.,Hampton BaysNY11946Tel631-723-3554
Tel: 631-852-8290; Website: co.suffolk.ny.us

Shadmoor State Park

99 acre park has ocean beach, fishing, hiking and bike trails. Two 2 bunkers, designed to look like cottages from the water, were built for surveillance for World War II.
Route 27,MontaukNYand Seaside Ave,Tel631-668-5000

South Jamesport Park

Two tennis courts, basketball court, picnic area.
Town Beach Rd,South JamesportNY11901and Peconic Bay Blvd.,Tel631-727-5744
Website: riverheadli.com

Suffolk Hills County Park

985 acres; site of Bald Hill, highest point on East End; bow deer hunting in season with permit, key card.
SouthamptonNYoff County Road 51,Tel631-854-4949

Theodore Roosevelt County Park

1,126 acres; 5 miles of bridle paths (rentals), outer beach camping (fee, off-road vehicle permit needed), freshwater fishing, 31/2-miles of nature trails, waterfowl and deer hunting (license), picnic area, bike hostel area, unprotected beach. Click Here For Park Information
Montauk Hwy.,MontaukNY11954Tel631-852-7878
Beach: 631-244-7275

Town of Riverhead Skate Board Park

Skateboard, Inline, BMX Rink park. Outdoor facility - 13,500-square-foot expert area, 8,000-square-foot beginner area. Schedule.
Pulaski St.,RiverheadNY11901Stotzky Park,Tel631-208-3826
Website: riverheadli.com

Trout Pond Noyack Park

Roughly eight miles south of Southold, NY this park features a seven-acre freshwater pond and several hiking trails for visitors to use.
Noyac Rd.,NoyacNY

Wading River Community Park

7 acres, softball field, tennis and handball courts, basketball court, bocci and shuffleboard courts.
Bayberry Rd.,RiverheadNY11792Tel631-727-5744
Website: riverheadli.com

Westhampton Management Area

277 acres of dwarf pitch pine and scrub oak.
Route 31,WesthamptonNYnear Suffolk Country Airport,Tel631-444-0273

Camp Hero State Park

415 acres include wooded areas, atlantic beach-front and an historic military installation; maritime forests, fresh-water fishing, ocean vistas and dramatic bluffs; hiking, biking and horseback riding trails and more.
50   South Fairview Ave.,MontaukNY11954Route 27 east to the end,Tel631-668-5000

Hither Hills State Park

2 1/2 mile ocean beach; campsites, softball field, hiking and nature trails, saltwater fishing; ocean surf casting; two volley ball courts, one sand chair, playground, two picnic areas.
Montauk Hwy.,MontaukNY119544m W of Montauk,Tel631-668-2461
Tel: 631-668-2554; Toll-Free: 800-456-2267
Website: reserveamerica.com

Montauk Downs State Park - Montauk

The 160-acre park is built around only 18-hole state course on Long Island outside Bethpage. Outdoor pool (ramp; season pass available), tennis courts (6 Har-Tru courts open mid-May through mid-September, fee), pro shop, grill room.
50   South Fairview Ave.,MontaukNY11954north of Route 27,Tel631-668-1100
Tel: 631-668-6264; General Info: 631-668-3781
Reservations: 631-668-1234; Restaurants: 631-668-4661
Website: nysparks.state.ny.us

Montauk Downs State Park - Montauk

Offers an 18-hole golf course, driving range, tennis coursts, swimming pool, wading pool (for children), a clubhouse and grill room serving breakfast and lunch
Fairway Pl.,MontaukNYTel631-668-3781
Website: nysparks.state.ny.us

Montauk Point State Park

On 724 acres at eastern end of Long Island, Montauk Point offers breezes and vistas in view of Montauk lighthouse. On 724 acres at eastern end of Long Island, Montauk Point offers breezes and vistas in view of Montauk lighthouse.
MontaukNYTel631-668-3781

Orient Beach State Park

300-foot beach on Gardiners Bay, two sand wheelchairs, playground (handicapped accessible), pavilion, bike rentals, horseshoe pits, volleyball, boccie court, croquet, badminton, picnic area and more.
Route 25,Orient PointNY11957East end of Route 25,Tel631-323-2440
Tel: 631-669-1000

Shadmoor State Park

99 acre park has ocean beach, fishing, hiking and bike trails. Two 2 bunkers, designed to look like cottages from the water, were built for surveillance for World War II.
Route 27,MontaukNYand Seaside Ave,Tel631-668-5000

Wildwood State Park

Beach, two sand chairs, showers, campsites, picnic area, softball field, two basketball courts, volleyball court, playground, biking and hiking trails, saltwater fishing, snack bars, horseshoe pits and more.
Hulse Landing Rd,Wading RiverNY11792Tel631-929-4314
Toll-Free: 800-456-2267

Suffolk County Parks (9 listings total)

Cedar Point County Park

608 acres; campsites (groups must reserve), nature trail, saltwater fishing (permit), waterfowl hunting (fee, license), rowboat rentals, picnic area, bike hostel, disabled-accessible. Click here for Park Information
Stephen Hands Path,East HamptonNY11937Tel631-852-7620
Tel: 631-854-4949

Cupsogue Beach County Park

Protected beach (daily May 29-Sept. 6), beach wheelchair, pavilion, playground, rest rooms, snack bar; limited self-contained camping on bay side, off-road vehicle special permit needed. Click Here For Park Information
Dune Road,WesthamptonNY11978Across from Smith Point County Park,Tel631-244-7275
Tel: 631-852-8111

Indian Island County Park

This 275 acre Indian Island County Park, at the estuarine mouth of the Peconic River, is open to the public year-round for a variety of activities. Click Here For Park Information
Cross River Dr.,RiverheadNY11901Tel631-244-7275
Tel: 631-852-3232

Meschutt Beach County Park

Picnic area, snack bar, showers, rest room sand wheelchair, limited self-contained camping. Click Here For Park Information
Canal Rd.,Hampton BaysNY11946Tel631-852-8205
Tel: 631-854-4949

Montauk County Park

Montauk Hwy.,MontaukNY11954Tel631-668-5022

Peconic Dunes County Park

Part of the Suffolk County park system. In summer there is Peconic Dunes Summer Camp for ages 8-15
PeconicNY

Shinnecock East County Park

Undeveloped barrier beach with ocean & bay beach areas. Camping, fishing, Off-roading available.Click Here For Park Information
Dune Road,SouthamptonNYTel631-852-8290
Tel: 631-852-8899; Beach: 631-244-7275

Theodore Roosevelt County Park

1,126 acres; 5 miles of bridle paths (rentals), outer beach camping (fee, off-road vehicle permit needed), freshwater fishing, 31/2-miles of nature trails, waterfowl and deer hunting (license), picnic area, bike hostel area, unprotected beach. Click Here For Park Information
Montauk Hwy.,MontaukNY11954Tel631-852-7878
Beach: 631-244-7275

Parks (multi-purpose) (3 listings total)

Grangebel Park - Riverhead Township

3 acres, picnic area - situated on the Peconic River front.
Peconic Ave.,RiverheadNY11901Tel631-727-5744
Website: riverheadli.com

South Jamesport Park

Two tennis courts, basketball court, picnic area.
Town Beach Rd,South JamesportNY11901and Peconic Bay Blvd.,Tel631-727-5744
Website: riverheadli.com

Wading River Community Park

7 acres, softball field, tennis and handball courts, basketball court, bocci and shuffleboard courts.
Bayberry Rd.,RiverheadNY11792Tel631-727-5744
Website: riverheadli.com

Children's Parks (1 listings total)

Town of Riverhead Skate Board Park

Skateboard, Inline, BMX Rink park. Outdoor facility - 13,500-square-foot expert area, 8,000-square-foot beginner area. Schedule.
Pulaski St.,RiverheadNY11901Stotzky Park,Tel631-208-3826
Website: riverheadli.com

Nature Preservesand Forest Parks (23 listings total)

Barcelona Neck

Features 532 acres, upland oak and hickory forest, swamp and marsh; 4 miles marked hiking trails; see songbirds, shorebirds and waterfowl. Hunters may be in preserve October-March 31.
Route 114,East HamptonNYW of East Hampton Co-op,Tel631-444-0273

Cedar Point County Park

608 acres; campsites (groups must reserve), nature trail, saltwater fishing (permit), waterfowl hunting (fee, license), rowboat rentals, picnic area, bike hostel, disabled-accessible. Click here for Park Information
Stephen Hands Path,East HamptonNY11937Tel631-852-7620
Tel: 631-854-4949

Cranberry Bog County Preserve

Features 460 acres in pine barrens, with wetlands and woodlands, 3/4-mile interpretive trail around Sweezy Pond. Group activities by permit.
RiverheadNY11901Riverhead Moriches Road,Tel631-854-4949

David Sarnoff Pine Barrens Preserve

2,700 acres, bird conservation area; 71/2 miles of marked hiking trails; hunters may be in preserve October-March 31.
RiverheadNY11901Route 104,Tel631-444-0273
Fax: 631-444-0349; Website: dec.state.ny.us

East Hampton Village Trail

The trail is a delightful area in the heart of East Hampton village and is accessed from David's or Huntting Lane.
East HamptonNY

Goldsmith's Inlet County Park

60 acres; 1/2-mile hiking trail leads to Long Island Sound. Bird-watching.
PeconicNYoff Mill Road,Tel631-854-4949

Hither Hills State Park

2 1/2 mile ocean beach; campsites, softball field, hiking and nature trails, saltwater fishing; ocean surf casting; two volley ball courts, one sand chair, playground, two picnic areas.
Montauk Hwy.,MontaukNY119544m W of Montauk,Tel631-668-2461
Tel: 631-668-2554; Toll-Free: 800-456-2267
Website: reserveamerica.com

Inlet Pond County Preserve

Features 39 acres on Long Island Sound, surf-fishing.
Main Rd,GreenportNYaccess off Route 48,Tel631-854-4949

LI National Wildlife Refuge-Elizabeth A. Morton Refuge

Forest- to-beach nature trail, fishing (permit, license), bird-watching, hiking and education materials available, wheelchair accessible trail, rest rooms, information kiosk, $4 per vehicle. More than 250 bird species visit or nest at refuges.
Noyac Rd.,NoyacNY

Long Pond Greenbelt

This is a 6.2 mile trail, threading past a chain of ponds and wetlands. It is in the heart of the Atlantic Flyway, making it rich with bird life.
BridgehamptonNY

Mashomack Preserve

2,039 acres with upland forest, mainly oak with beech, maple and dogwood; 22 miles of marked hiking trails, including Braille sign and wheelchair accessible trail (free map); fresh- and salt-water wetlands; bird-watching, especially during fall and spring migrations.Visitor center open weekends only November-May, daily rest of year.
79   South Ferry Road,Shelter IslandNY11964Route 114,Tel631-749-1001

Montauk Point State Park

On 724 acres at eastern end of Long Island, Montauk Point offers breezes and vistas in view of Montauk lighthouse. On 724 acres at eastern end of Long Island, Montauk Point offers breezes and vistas in view of Montauk lighthouse.
MontaukNYTel631-668-3781

Morton National Wildlife Refuge

This 187 acre preserve is a temporary home to migratory waterbierds. A self guided nature trail explains what you are viewing.
12   Target Rock Dr.,Sag HarborNYOff Noyack Rd.,Tel631-286-0485
Fax: 631-286-4003; Website: longislandrefuges.fws.gov

Northwest Harbor County Park

337 acres on a salt marsh. Good spots to see migratory waterfowl; bow deer hunting in season with seasonal and daily permit and key card.
Swamp rd,East HamptonNYTel631-854-4949

Orient Point County Park

Features 48 acres, mile-long beach, 1/2-mile hiking trail. Bird-watching, views of Sound; popular with beachcombers.
RT 25,OrientNYNear Orient Point Ferry,Tel631-854-4949

Otis Pike Preserve-Peconic Headwaters Ntrl Resources Mgmnt Area

4,500 acres pine and oak forest, fields, wetlands, ponds. Peconic River runs through area; bird-watching, fishing, canoeing. Hunters October-March.
CalvertonNYBtw Rt. 25A & LIE,Tel631-444-0273

Poxabogue County Park

26 acres, 1/2-mile nature walk; view winter waterfowl.
Old Farm Rd,BridgehamptonNYTel631-854-4949

Quogue Wildlife Refuge

300 acres, 7 miles of trails; nature center (open 1-4 p.m. Tue. and Thur., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends, year-round), exhibits and library; distressed-wildlife complex (animals can be seen; year-round ice harvesting exhibit (indoors). Monthly evening nature program, 7:30 p.m. fourth Fri. Children's summer camp. Weekend programs.
3   Old Country Rd.,QuogueNY11959Tel631-653-4771
E-mail: info@quoguewildliferefuge.org; Website: quoguewildliferefuge.com

Sears Bellows County Park

Home of the Big duck! 200 feet on freshwater Bellows Pond. Open to residents & nonresident Key card holders. Camping, 5 1/2 miles of horse trails, fishing, rowboats all available. Click Here For Park Information
Bellows Pond Rd.,Hampton BaysNY11946Tel631-723-3554
Tel: 631-852-8290; Website: co.suffolk.ny.us

Shinecock Tribal Office

Shin-necock Reservation, West Gate Road off Montauk Highway
SouthamptonNY11968Tel631-283-6143

Suffolk Hills County Park

985 acres; site of Bald Hill, highest point on East End; bow deer hunting in season with permit, key card.
SouthamptonNYoff County Road 51,Tel631-854-4949

Theodore Roosevelt County Park

1,126 acres; 5 miles of bridle paths (rentals), outer beach camping (fee, off-road vehicle permit needed), freshwater fishing, 31/2-miles of nature trails, waterfowl and deer hunting (license), picnic area, bike hostel area, unprotected beach. Click Here For Park Information
Montauk Hwy.,MontaukNY11954Tel631-852-7878
Beach: 631-244-7275

Westhampton Management Area

277 acres of dwarf pitch pine and scrub oak.
Route 31,WesthamptonNYnear Suffolk Country Airport,Tel631-444-0273

Amusement Parks (2 listings total)

Splish Splash Water Park

Adult water slides, kiddie pools, tube rides, wave pool, interactive play area; changing room and lockers, restaurant and snack stand.
2549   Middle Country Rd.,RiverheadNY11901LIE Exit 72W,Information631-727-3600
Website: splishsplashlongisland.com

Wild West, Target Paintball

Younger than 16 must be accompained by parent or guardian.
570   Rockaway Tpk.,LawrenceNYTel516-239-1743
Fax: 516-239-6480; Website: 5townsminigolfbatting.com