Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY
631-265-1054
543 acres; self-guided 1/2-mile trail accommodating wheelchairs, plus 1-mile and 2 1/4-mile self-guided trails (free tree guide at office), 3 1/2 miles of Greenbelt Trail, nature museum, fly-fishing April 1-Oct. 15 ($20 permit, reservation required), junior angler's fishing area (15 and younger, April 1-Oct. 31), bird walks, geology workshops, clinics, family programs ($2 per child, $3 adults); quarterly program mailing list. June 7:Junior Angler Freshwater Fishing "Catch and Release" Tournament , 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
HoursOpen all year, 8 a.m.-sunset. Closed Mon.-Tue. October-March; and closed Mon. April-September except holidays
Upcoming Events
Jul. 27
"Early Birds"
Discover the birds in the preserve; bring binoculars, for ages 18 and over
Aug. 10
South Side Saunter
Explore the hidden areas on the south side of the park; bring water and sunblock
Aug. 17
Wet-n-Wild
Explore life around the pond; wear water shoes and sunblock, bring a towel and a 2-pound coffee or juice can with both ends open; ages 5 and up
Website
E-mail address
Directions
1/2-mile east of Willet's Pass. Off Jericho Tpke, Smiththown,Parking fee $6 daily April 3-Labor Day, weekends Sept. 10-March 31
Fees
Parking fee: $6 daily April 1-labor Day, weekends Sept. 2-March 31
Season
Year-round
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