Gov. Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park
at north end of Sunken Meadow State Parkway
Kings Park, NY
631-269-4333
3-mile beach on Long Island Sound, swimming in season, beach ramp and sand wheelchair available, picnic area, umbrella rentals, refreshment stands, 3 playgrounds, outdoor showers, 6 softball fields, soccer field, 8 basketball courts, golf course and driving range, putting green, club house, pro-shop, 4-mile nature trail, cross-country skiing (need own equipment), fishing (night fishing to Dec. 31; permit required), 2 miles of the Greenbelt Trail, first aid station open during the swimming season.
Upcoming Events
Through Feb. 27, 2010
Joe Latino 4x2M Winter Relay
40 4-member teams complete 2-mile loop at the park; clam chowder soup, hot chocolate, bagels and home made desserts
Sep. 13
Sunken Meadow Hike
Nine mile hike along the Nissequogue River, meet at Field 1 near HQ building, bring water and snack, rain cancels, presented by Summer on the Long Island Greenbelt Trails
Oct. 8
Six-Hour 60th Birthday Run
2.3-mile loop on trail. Honors individuals born in 1949, all ages welcome. Aid stations on course and birthday party follows
Website
E-mail address
Beachfront
3 miles on Smithtown Bay and LI Sound
Fees
$8 per car daily May 23-Sept. 13; $6 weekends and holidays April 4-May 17 and Sept. 19-Nov. 8
Information
631-269-4333
Lifeguards
May 23-Sept. 13
Season
All year, sunrise-sunset
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