Valley Stream State Park 
Valley Stream State Park Rd.
Valley Stream, NY 11580
516-825-4128
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/159/details.aspx
State Park: Bike, Birding, Hike, Horse, Picnic, Playground, Walk
A day-use picnic facility next to a highly-developed residential area. The park offers picnic areas with tables, fireplaces and grills; children’s play areas; horseshoe, volleyball, basketball, bocce ball courts; ball fields; nature trails, and cross-country ski trails. The Squirrel Nut and Hickory Nut nature trails give children the opportunity to explore the various habitats within the park. The park has a walking course, a half-mile loop with 15 stations, at which walkers can complete a variety of stretching and strengthening exercises. It is a unique outdoor exercise adventure with a focus on cardiovascular fitness, vitality and longevity for all ages.