Heckscher Park

One of the finest medium sized parks on Long Island.

The park has a lot going for it. It has a very well maintained lake and grounds. The paths wind attractively inter-meshed with little rivers where ducks and a bus-load of turtles (in the warmer weather) play.

The focus of the park is on the wildlife and giving it a place to flourish, but there are other things too like tennis, baseball and a large field. A proper set of bathrooms are available as well as a concert stage and a nice grass area for outdoor events.

All of this is intermixed with professionally done flowers and shrubs that would give a botanical garden a run for it's money.

There is a attractive 9/11 memorial waterfall and a museum! (Did i mention this is a nice place.)

If you have young kids there is a large area with different things for them to do. The flooring is nice and soft.

It has been my experience that many of the park's local attendees are invested in the health and safety of the wildlife, so if your young kid starts messing with turtles, or running after the ducks, that's not going to go over too good. To me that's a plus.

There's a good amount of parking around the lake, usually plenty to handle the number of people there but it's spread out. Just be aware, you'll likely be fine unless there's a big event there.

Overall, This is in my top 2 parks on Long Island, and I've been to many of them.

Best park in Long Island truly the heart of Long Island something about this place that's like no where else I've been God bless

This is one of the best parks on Long Island. I love how you can walk around it as many time as you want and not get bored of the scenery.

A beautiful and serene park on the outskirts of the village. A great place for a stroll around the lake. Public restrooms near the fully fenced in playground that is great for small and bigger kids alike.

Also home to a great museum, although small - the Heckscher Art Museum. $5 suggested entrance fee - a bargain. They feature local artists of current and yesteryear. They also showcase amazing Long Island high school artists. I love this! A great way for students and the community to see the amazing art our local teens are creating.

Come to Heckscher to be inspired, sit by the lake in contemplation, be inspired at the museum, or to grab a cone from the ice cream man usually hanging out by the playground. In previous years they have had concerts at the Harry Chapin outdoor amphitheater. A little slice of heaven.

This 18-acre park was a gift from August Heckscher (1848-1941) and wife Nannie to the town, population 203,264 (2021). It has tennis courts, playground, a playhouse, a museum, 9/11 memorial and a pond filled with fish, koi, turtles and gooses.

Perfect day for a stroll at Heckscher State Park in Huntington. Magnificent views, friendly and most relaxing environment. The park is always kept immaculate. Feels like a vacation retreat. Highly recommend!!!

Recently, I've been looking for nice parks in the Woodbury area to spend some time with my family. We decided to make the drive to Heckscher park, which was around 12 min away.

At first, we were disappointed. All we could see was a baseball field and an empty grass patch. As we walked inwards, we finally noticed the park! The park is a lot larger than it looks like from the outside and on the map. It is tucked within the neighborhood and behind the baseball field. The actual park is lush and beautiful. There are peaceful honking geese everywhere (watch out for the poop!), cute turtles, calm waters, and plenty of places to sit down and admire nature. In addition, there's a playground for the children with swings and those spinning wheel things.

Definitely drop by here on a peaceful afternoon! My family has found our go-to spot now.

We visited Heckscher Park during the turnip blossom season last year. There was a great variety of colorful turnip and it was very beautiful.

The park is not big but well organized. The facilities are maintained and the lake is clean.

This is a lovely, lovely walking park! I'm going to estimate a little under a mile to circle the pond. The park is landscaped well and beautifully maintained. There is a playground with swings and such for the kids. Expect flowers and small wildlife (squirrels, ducks, turtles, etc). There's a museum too but I don't know anything about it. Perhaps not a destination, but this park is great for a stroll if you work in, live in or visit the area. You're also around the corner from Downtown Huntington with plenty of restaurants and shopping. I believe it's street parking only.

What a beautiful park to walk around in There's a beautiful pond with fountains in it that run until it gets too cold. There is a half mile or so path around the pond where you can take a walk. There are ducks and swans and turtles in the pond. It is very relaxing.

Although I have never been in it, I hear the art museum is nice as well.

Another aspect of the park that I have never personally experienced is the playground. It looks like a fun place for children to play. I also noticed there are plenty of places of adults to sit in the playground area.

Overall, this is a great park. I enjoy it and recommend it.