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Heckscher State Park

 
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Heckscher Parkway
East Islip, NY 11730
631-581-2100

2 beach areas, pool (10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. July 4-Aug. 17; fee), 5 softball fields, biking and walking paths (4.5 miles), boat ramp (no fee; day use only), snack bars, bathhouse, camping, picnic areas; Greenbelt Trail (1.5 miles); cross-country skiing in winter; basketball court; fishing in Great South Bay (7 a.m.-sunset); nature programs (631-581-1072)


Upcoming Events

Through May. 9, 2010
Carl Hart Mother's Day Spring Duathlon
1.8-mile run, 10.5-mile bike, 1.8-mile run
Oct. 18
Carl Hart Fall Duathlon
1.8-mile run, 10.5-mile bike, 1.8-mile run

Website

E-mail address

Beachfront

1.2 miles on Great South Bay

Campsites

69 tent and trsailer(self-contained.) Restrooms, showers,grills picnic area. Fees: $14 weekdays; $17 Saturday and Sunday; reservations required

Directions

Southern State Parkway east to south end of Heckscher Parkway

Fees

$6 per car weekends only April 4-May 24; May 30-June 26 $6 daily; June 27-Labor Day $8 per car daily; Sept.12-Nov. 12, $6 weekends only.

Information

631-581-2100

Lifeguards

June 27-Labor Day (pool and beach)

Season

Year-round