It’s warming up in Patchogue, which means it’s the perfect
time to get outdoors and explore Long Island’s beautiful parks. With the New
Village sitting at the center of Suffolk County, residents have plenty of
options when considering which trails to hike. Check out some of the listings
below for top-rated parks in the local area.
Fire Island Hike- Now is the perfect time to explore the
Fire Island hike path, before the summer season starts and the crowds pour in.
Although you can take the ferry from Sayville or Bayshore to Fire Island, the
best way to travel on the hike path is to park your car at Robert Moses State
Park, Field 5. The path starts from the left side of the Field 5 parking lot. Walk
along to explore the Fire Island lighthouse and learn about its rich history.
You can continue down the hike path into the town of Kismet, or you can walk
along the beach and make it to the Ocean Beach boardwalk, where you can stop
for a quick lunch or drink.
Nissequogue River State Park- Head up to the North Shore of
Long Island to explore the beautiful Nissequogue River State Park. Located in
Kings Park, the 500+ acre park encompasses a variety of trails that span the
rivers edge, as well as the bluffs above the river. Some of the trails even
border some abandoned buildings of the old Kings Park Psychiatric Facility. If
you catch a warm spring day or would like to return in the summer, you can kayak
or canoe along the river and rentals are available the boat launch site.
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge- If you exploring quiet
trails with rich evidence of wildlife, then you should visit the Wertheim
Wildlife Refuge. Located in Shirley, just 15 minutes from the New Village, the
refuge encompasses 2,500-plus acres on the south shore of Long Island with a
variety of habitats, including oak-pine woodlands, grasslands, and fresh,
brackish, and salt water wetlands. Explore these varying landscapes through the
many hiking trails that run through the park.
600 Robert Moses State Parkway
Babylon, NY 11702
799 Saint Johnland Road Kings Park, NY 11754
(631) 269-4927
340 Smith Rad
Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 286-0485
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