New York State Park · Suffolk County
Built from the 19th-century Taylor and Plum estates on land William Nicoll first settled, bought for the public with August Heckscher's money. Robert Moses counted winning it one of his hardest Long Island fights.
Open seven days a week, sunrise to sunset.
2026 Overlook Beach Hours: 6/27 - 8/9: 11 am - 6 pm, Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays only.
2026 West Beach Hours: 6/27 - 9/7: 10:00 am - 6 pm, daily.
Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
Swimming pool: Closed.
Windsurfing, Kayaking, Canoeing, and Paddle boarding: Open 3/1/26 - 11/30/26
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by NY State Parks — not the park's own opening hours.
Phone631-581-2100
AddressHeckscher Parkway Field 1, East Islip, NY 11730
Event details and registration are on the NY State Parks calendar.
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