Smith Point Beach is Suffolk County's largest oceanfront park. With a wide expanse of soft white sand, the somber yet beautiful Flight 800 Memorial Park and a new playground, it has a lot to offer.
Just west of the Wantagh Parkway, Wantagh Park offers many recreation areas on a waterfront location including playing fields and tennis courts, pool and a large playground.
The playground at Islip Marina in East Islip is a bit of a hidden treasure -- even from the marina the playground is out of sight. But if you venture over towards the town beach, you'll find a new playset with a lot to offer.
Corey Creek Park is a Brookhaven Town park located right on the Great South Bay in Blue Point. Its unique playground, located right on the beach, is a good visit even when the swimming weather has gone.
Lido Beach is the town of Hempstead's huge waterfront complex in Long Beach. There is an ocean beach, tennis, shuffleboard, softball fields, pools and a great playground.
A popular camping and sportsman's destination, the playground and pond at Sears Bellows Park in Hampton Bays is a nice spot to take the kids for some fun in the woods.