PARKS ON LONG ISLAND, NY

96 acres; nine-hole golf course, fishing dock (year-round), picnic area, new playground, tennis courts, boat ramp, baseball, softball, cricket fields, scuba diving; outdoor roller rink, dog run, winter cross country skiing.

18-acres park operated by Oyster Bay township featuring athletic fields, tennis courts, playground, ice skating and sledding in the winter time

Bethpage State Park is best known for its five world-class golf courses. Visitors also flock to the park to use the park's picnic facilities, playing fields, tennis courts, bridle paths, hiking and biking trails and cross-county skiing trails.

115 acres: picnic area, playground, table game area, four horseshoe pits; boccie court; two shuffleboard, basketball and handball courts; five tennis courts; lighted football/lacrosse field, 3 soccer fields (1 lighted), 4 lighted softball fields, jogging course, 9 hole golf, mini golf, ice rink, pool, lockers, showers, snack bar.

259 acres; 12 handball and eight tennis courts, archery, soccer fields, two softball fields, basketball court, aerodrome field, bicycle path, picnic areas, roller skating area, jogging course, dog walk.

Two acres; playground, two basketball courts, tennis court, table games, paddleball, handball, volleyball, shuffleboard, water sprinkler.

98 acres; three swimming pools (fee), basin for model sailboats, five tennis courts (fee), nine-hole golf, playgrounds, one-mile nature trail, jogging course, three youth baseball fields, basketball and volleyball courts, paddleball, shuffleboard, paddle tennis, dog run, horseshoes.

Coindre Hall Park, is a 33 acre park and 80,000 square foot mansion overlooking Huntington Harbor. This mansion represents the height of the Gold Coast era with its Medieval turrets and sweeping views of the harbor. Click here for park information

28 acres; basketball courts, six lighted tennis courts (fee), six handball and paddleball courts, fishing pier, picnic area, lighted softball and youth baseball field (fee for leagues), jogging course, community room; 150-acre preserve.

Residents' parking fees: seasonal: $15, daily: $10. Non-residents' daily parking fee: $15. The seasonal permits can be purchased at the entrance of any Town of Huntington beach & free permits for residents over the age of 60 can be picked up at Centerport Beach. Open 5/27-9/4. Location

Features an outdoor swimming pool, an enclosed ice rink, and a 9 hole golf course. Location

930 acres; athletic fields (baseball, softball, football, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, criket), batting range, restaurant. Winter cross-country skiing, sledding & tobaggoning.

35 acres; four tennis courts (fee), two handball courts, spray pool, shuffleboard, outdoor ice rink, roller skating with rentals (fee and charters available for both; April 8-Nov. 12, 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m. weekends, holidays), two picnic areas (one with grills, reserved and unreserved), basketball courts, three softball fields (permit), fishing lake (over 13; license needed). Also cross-country skiing, sledding, tobagonning in winter.

Two beach areas, pool; five softball fields; horseshoe pit; biking & walking paths; boat ramp, day berthing; snack bars, boathouse, camping, picnic areas; Green Belt Trail; cross-country sking in winter; basketball court; fishing in Great South Bay; nature programs. Location

60 acres; half-mile beach on harbor; basketball courts, three handball and paddleball courts, open shelter with picnic tables for seniors (weekdays only), fishing pier, playground, aerodrome for model planes (permit), picnic areas, volleyball and badmitton nets on beach.

16 acres; ballfields, tennis, basketball courts, playground, boccie, shuffleboard, horseshoes, roller rink, saltwater fishing, crabbing, launch ramp (Nassau residents; fee), scuba diving (permit); Picnic areas, reserved (fee), unreserved.

500+ acres of marshland makes up this mostly aquatic outdoor wildlife area with an old road to hike along & an observation tower.

Nine-lane, 400-meter synthetic track available for public use when no scheduled for events; call for availability.

Two Pools (fee), two tennis courts (fee), basketball, handball, paddleball, two play grounds, snack bars, ocean beach, 80 campsites, picnic area (reservations), surfcasting (permit required).

150-acres: 10 tennis courts (fee), four basketball courts, handball and paddleball courts (all lighted), lighted baseball, football, soccer fields, softball fields, five polls (fee), water slide, nine-hole golf, driving range (fee), shuffleboard, horseshoes, playground, salt water fishing, crabbing, picnic areas, community room (fee). Winter cross country skiing

Created in the image of an 18th century English country estate & serving as a reminder of LI's grandeur, the mansion is still furnished. The formal gardens, open lawns & woodlands fill out the property. Guided tours of house & garden available.

27 acres; two basketball and two handball courts, four horseshoe pits, nature trail, youth baseball field, playground, picnic area, fishing, bicycle trail, two tennis courts.

Sunken Forest Nature Trail, marina, visitor center, beaches & a restaurant. This little out of the way sanctuary is available only via a trip on a passenger ferry, 631-589-8980. Sand wheelchairs available.

Picnic area, basketball court, volleyball court, ice skating ring.

Oyster Bay Long Island NY Muttontown Preserve, Tiffany Creek Preserve 500 acre preserve with marked, unmarked, equestrian & cross-country ski trails & guided nature programs Operated by Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks

Adjacent to the National Wilderness area, the only one in New York State, Watch Hill has 200 boat slips, camping facilities, large saltwater marsh & nature trails.

111 acres; five pools, water slide, bicycle paths, baseball and football fields, softball fields (permit), picnic areas, shelter (permit), tennis courts (summer), marina (fee), senior gazebo, playground, fishing pier, jogging course, dog run, boat ramp; daily dockage.

24 acres: four tennis courts (fee), 12 basketball, four handball and paddleball courts; two pools and diving pool (fee), playground, picnic areas, jogging course, freshwater fishing.