Heckscher State Park
New York State Park · Suffolk County
Heckscher State Park hours
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.
About Heckscher State Park
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.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🛖 Cabins
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
Camping options
- Campsites
- Cottages
Facility hours
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.
Contact
Phone631-581-2100
AddressHeckscher Parkway Field 1, East Islip, NY 11730
Upcoming events at Heckscher State Park
Event details and registration are on the NY State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Heckscher State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Paddleboards
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