Sunken Meadow State Park on Long Island has just about every dramatic natural feature you want in a Long Island Sound park. Considered “the jewel of the North Shore,” it offers swimming along three miles of beach, biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, amazing tidal flats, salt marshes and huge glacial bluffs overlooking the waters that draw thousands of visitors each year. Hikers and bikers have six miles of trails to navigate. There are picnic areas, showers, playgrounds, grills, and a boardwalk with concessions. The park contains five softball fields, a soccer field, and basketball courts. The park is open year-round. Winter activities include cross-country skiing and sledding. Visitors can golf on the park's 27-hole golf course, which has a driving range and putting green. Handicap accessible and must pay to park.

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• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Sunken Meadow State Park Beach and 8,000 other beaches.