Heckscher State Park
Heckscher Parkway
East Islip, NY 11730
631-581-2100
2 beach areas, pool (10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wed.-Sun. June 28-Labor Day; fee), 5 softball fields, biking and walking paths (2.5 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
Dec. 21
Winter Solstice Hike
Winter-welcoming 4-mile flat hike with Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference, meet at east end of field 8 (if closed, field 7)
Dec. 31
New Year's Eve Walk
Leisurely 3 mile stroll at the south end of the L.I. Trail, bring flashlight, meet at Field 7, heavy rain or ice cancels
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 5- May 25; May 26-June 27 $6 daily;June 28-Labor Day $8 per car daily; Sept.6-Nov. 23 $6 weekends only.
Information
631-581-2100
Lifeguards
May 29-Labor Day (pool and beach)
Season
Year-round
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