Sunken Meadow State Park

Closed — This is a day-use park that closes at sunset and does not offer traditional overnight camping. The park is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. A special star-gazing permit is available for limited overnight access.

About

Sunken Meadow State Park spans diverse coastal and upland terrain along the Long Island Sound, offering some of the most scenic views on Long Island with Connecticut visible across the water. The park's topography ranges from three miles of sandy beach and tidal flats to glacier-formed bluffs and heavily wooded rolling hills. Three bridges cross Sunken Meadow Creek as it flows from the park interior to the mouth of the Nissequogue River. As one of Long Island's most popular day-use parks, Sunken Meadow hosts millions of visitors annually for family picnics, swimming in the calm Sound waters, and measured walks along the three-quarter mile boardwalk. The eastern portion of the park provides launching access for kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, and windsurfing. Athletic facilities include ball fields, open lawn areas, and cross-country running courses. The park serves as the northern terminus of the Long Island Greenbelt Trail and offers additional nature trails through varied habitats. The park's 27-hole golf complex, designed by Alfred H. Tull, takes advantage of the hilly, wooded terrain and offers expansive views of Long Island Sound from the driving range. This is primarily a day-use park without traditional camping facilities, operating from sunrise to sunset year-round.

Directions

Located on Route 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway in Kings Park, NY 11754.

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