Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Heckscher Park in Huntington
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Huntington, Suffolk County, New York, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Phone: +1 631-351-3089
Site: http://www.huntingtonny.gov/cont...
Site: http://www.huntingtonny.gov/cont...
Opening hours
- Monday:6AM–10PM
- Tuesday:6AM–10PM
- Wednesday:6AM–10PM
- Thursday:6AM–10PM
- Friday:6AM–10PM
- Saturday:6AM–10PM
- Sunday:6AM–10PM
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Comments (199)
Scenic town park complete with walking trails around the pond, playgrounds, plenty of benches and a baseball field. There’s also a really nice 911 memorial close to the Main Street entrance. There’s a small parking lot and ample street parking. Beware of the aggressive geese and their poop everywhere though.
I work from home and need to get in some exercise now and then. This is my go to spot to walk around and get some steps in. The spring flower boom decorations are always nice with the diverse collection of tulips set to make way for some beautiful day lilies. I especially like the kid playground as well for days you need to get your kids out and about to run out that excess energy...though for us it often proves futile. These kids have bountiful energy..
Amazing place!!!Excellent for running.Fresh air…Nice people…Nature…Even a museum…Parking land…Excellent if you are pictures lover…
Cute park, filled with Koi fish, turtles, geese, and great playgrounds for kids. It very neat and clean. Great place for a morning stroll.
We had a nice time. The park is nice clean place to go relax by the lake. There is a nice playground area for the kids and a picnic area. It was the first time I visited the park but it wont be the last.
Beautiful park to walk, push a stroller, watch the kiddies playing on an adventurous playground or pavillion covered sandbox. Plenty of benches around the lake to just sit and enjoy the beauty; Relax and observe the ducks, fish and turtles! Picnic tables are available, too. Gorgeous flowers blooming in the spring. The Heckscher Art Museum is on the property, too.
Heckscher park is lovely all times of the year. Ive brought my daughter to the playground since she was able to walk. I highly recommend the Tulip festival!
Great place to see baby ducks in the Spring
Love this park! Peaceful walking around the lake. Good for a morning run but sometimes you need to watch out for geese poop. Nice and safe for kids to play on the playground with gate locks easy to use. Baseball field and Tennis Court. The downside is that theres no Basketball court. During the Summer and Fall, Fairs and Shows are held. Overall its a great park.
What a lovely park.....Had a wonderful Saturday afternoon. Love to sit next to swan. Its really unwinding from daily life stress. Must go and enjoy family time or couple time 😉
Great place to walk off your great meal from any of the wonderful local restaurants.All the water features are beautiful. The water fowl and coy are a joy to watch. You can also find turtles sun bathing on occasion. The paths make for easy stroller walking, jogging and benches are nicely placed for relaxation and observation.It is often said that the best things in life are free. This park does not fall short. Great for a morning stroll, an afternoon pick me up or an evening conversation. The plants and fountains are great Photo props.I like the childrens playground. The gates require height to open, making it safe for toddlers not to open. There is room to run for all the children of all ages and gym equipment to play on and climb. There is a sand pit and swings of course. This is a fun place for the family and friends.There are loads of free events in the park for all to enjoy. The tulip festival in early May was a hit. Tried my first fried Oreo there and it was a delight. Our son painted and we learned about other local businesses with activities for our little one. I am grateful for this nice retreat right near the heart of Huntington Village.
Pretty park with pond and walking path. Museum and playground. And they just began allowing dogs. Must be leashed (no longer than six feet).
A FAVORITE place to visit, relax, take pleasure in the unique landscaping, family environment, very well taken care of... I go there with a dear friend who also loves it here, to admire the trees, flowers, wild life... the BEST!
Beautiful park. Paved path to walk. Dogs allowed. I noticed one poopbag dispenser. 2 playgrounds. A tennis court and a ball field.
Peaceful little park. Nice place to walk around. Someone left good reminders of kindness around when I visited.
Beautiful park. Amazing sights. There are turtles and fish and geese and swans. Beautiful flowers around. Theres also a playground but it was closed due to covid19. Will definitely be coming back after covid.
Nice place to spend a day with kids. Clean safe playground, Trees, flowers, ducklings, even nest with egg on.
The park is absolutely gorgeous and there are a ton of things to do from family friendly activities, to bird watching, to the museum, I really enjoy coming here!
Its always a great place to visit with the family. Theres free shows, theres a museum, a large fun park for the kids to play in, large field to play sports and run and walking around the large pond checking out the wildlife is always great. Make sure to bring ice cream money, the truck literally lives there, lol. Oh and its quite romantic to stroll around during the evening for lovers.
Nice park with easy walk around pond. Theater and other facilities, presently closed. Not too far from downtown.
Beautiful park, great experience and the vibe was great.
We went today 9-23-18 for a small free event, face painting, live music, kids had a blast. Beautiful area to walk around, streams, nice size pond with fountains, lots of ducks. Large willow treess, Heckscher Museum of art, hugh playground very clean and maintained and nice bathrooms. Worth going to for peace and relaxing or keeping the kids busy for a hour or 2 no problem A+
We visited Heckscher Park during the turnip blossom season last year. There was a great variety of colorful turnip and it was very beautiful.The park is not big but well organized. The facilities are maintained and the lake is clean.
Nice little memorial/cemetary/fairgrounds type of thing. Very well manicured. Cultivated, classy... very beautiful pond, stage for shows every night, tennis court, jungle jim, ice cream.... cant go wrong on a Saturday
Very nice park with plenty of free parking..We where there for the art festival. Walk around the lake to find about 30 turtles sunning themselves on the little island about 10 offshore. The geese are fully acclimated to people. One was sitting on three eggs. Other than the many geese land mines, a very relaxing and inviting park.
This is such a fun place to take kids. Fenced play area with gate. Ducks on the pond. Older couples strolling and younger families playing. Large feild for kites or sports. Separate areas for toddlers and swings. Baby swings and handicap swing too. Lots of benches and a shaded pavilion and heated bathrooms.
Very nice park for chill And relax. Very old And beautiful trees
An amazing park to go to. Beautiful pond to walk around and plenty of open space as well. The park is nice especially if you have kids.Its well maintained and its always great to see the ducks, geese and turtles in the pond. Well worth the trip if you want some peace and quiet for a change.
Beautifully serene duck/gull/goose pond circled by very picturesque walking path. Great local place to decompress with a notable art museum on tbe property too.
Quaint park.The water features are lovely .Its a good place for a date.Lots of dog walking here so would not recommend if you dont like dogs.Large fields for sports and a nice little playground for the small humans.Bathrooms are large and maintained.Beware the geese and swans can get aggressive at certain times of the year, and are very loud. Watch your step during spring and fall or youll get a shoe full of natures fertilizer.
Beautiful park with a lake, benches, tennis courts and ball fields. great place for a relaxing walk on a lunch break
Pretty. Quite. Calming. Good for all aged. They have a museum which is open to walk in and its free of cost. Donations are welcomed. It has some good collections from random times. Pets are allowed. Parkings are easy to find outside as well as inside in the parking lots. Has lots of food shop in nearby too.
Beautiful park! Very calm, serene and peaceful. :-) Minus one star for the Canadian geese infestation and poop everywhere.. o.O
Love this park. Dogs are welcome, on leash.Ice cream always there on hot days
Beautiful park.If you play Pokemon Go, it is one of the best locations on Long Island to play. If you dont play Pokemon Go, be prepared to see large clusters of people standing around on their phones for some reason.
Always clean. Love to see rhe ducks, swans and gooses in the lake while the kids play in the play grounds. Excellent park to visit all year round.
Beautiful man made lake.. you can see turtles, coy fish, people...
Such a pretty park for all ages.
Very beautiful park. There were so many geese and ducks but they are so cute.
Beautiful place, they have play area for kids, is beautiful, you need to check the museum that is there in the park to.
Incredible park. One tip if you have little ones: bring a towel. The slides are perpetually wet.
We took a nice stroll around the park. Great place for the kids to play.
Great looking park to take a nice stroll on the grounds. Bring the kids to the kiddie park or take a nice walk
Very nice park. So clean. My son loves it.
It’s a small park for little children to come and enjoy with their family. Very clean and Street parking is available.
Love this place. For years I was conning here. Lately I see that people do not respect the other visitors and leave plastic bottles behind.
Beautiful peaceful spring preview
Very beautiful park with lots of room, but two things I didn’t like that there is was no information about dogs allowed or not.. It took for me the time to come and read the sign instead of just already see this information online.. But I’m fixing it and attaching the picture for everyone to see it.. The other thing that the pond are great with lots of turtles and fish but the shore has some garbage that needs to be cleaned. Hope that this information helps.
Incredibly beautiful Park in the heart of Huntington. Large pond with fountains, Islands, Turtles, geese and Ducks, Etc. There are flowers everywhere, and the park is immaculately maintained.
Beautiful park filled with ducks and geese. Has lots of dog walkers from the area. Great place to relax.
Always a great place to go to take a walk and enjoy downtown Huntington! I love this park and have had multiple birthdays here
Great park with a large playground, swings and play area for young kids plus a gorgeous fish pond with large trees and benches dotted around it and a full walkway. The pond is fully stocked with turtles, some HUGE fish (see my image) and geese and ducks. You can buy feed to feed them and watch them swarm around the waters where you stand (even the fish and turtles will come to try to get some food). Right on the same grounds is the Heckscher Art Museum featuring some of August Heckschers own personal collection of priceless art plus a rotation of exhibits throughout the year. The park is beautiful and just outside of the Huntington main strip where you can find great restaurants, shops and of some great ice cream. All in all a great way to spend a day with friends and family.
The number of geese and ducks here is a balm to the world-weary soul. if it werent raining i would go there right now
Excellent park for kids. Very big playground with plenty of options for young and older kids. Regularly held events, live music in summer, festivals. Photo is from the Fall Festival, where a fair comes to the park. There’s usually a truck selling ice cream. Very near town center for an after park meal. Pond with many ducks and geese. Safe and welcoming.
Beautiful park! Great.place to.ealk.and play.
AMAZING! Best family park I have been to on long island ever. Turtles turtles turtles fish frogs to be observed by the dozens. Metropolitan layout.
A big park. Has a playground for the kids and a pond. Good place to take a stroll and to bring your kids
One of the best playgrounds. The lake is beatifull. The neighborhood is super nice. Bring your kids here and check out the museum as well as trails and hidden gems. Enjoy counting the turtles and dont touch or feed the swan
You can come here in every season. The koi pond has all kind of wild life.
Nice paved path around lake—which is home to tons of fish, and turtles! Has an awesome fenced in playground, and is located in downtown Huntington awesome place to spend some time.
I love Heckscher Park. Its a nice place to go for a walk and read a book. And a playground perfect for little kids to play in.
Tulips in bloom - beautiful. Recommend a trip and a relaxing walk around the pond.
Great park!
I love this park. What an oasis. Big enough to explore small enough where its not too overwhelming.
This is one of my favorite park to visit. The walk around the water is very nice and also great exercise- its about half a mile for one loop. Theres a playground with child-safe gates, and plenty of field space.
Great place to go on a nice day. Pleasant walk around the pond. Many benches in sun and shade. Great place to bring young children. (Too) Many geese, ducks, turtles, and fish. A nice large playground. Also, an art museum and a stage for concerts.
Absolutely beautiful! Well kept too.
Beautiful in the spring for a walk around the pond and park. The tulips and trees were in bloom.
Beautiful park to take a stroll with kids. The lake engages young and old alike. Fish, turtles, ducks and geese. There is a separate play area with slides and swings for the children to tire themselves out.
Great area with lots of greenery, a perfectly sized park with a museum, pond, playground, fields for playing sports and lots of wildlife. Good for a run or a nice stroll.They occasionally have events, so keep an eye out!
Can’t wait til the blooming beginsGreat local park and dogs allowed
My favorite park! Always so beautifully kept, lots of cool wildlife. Perfect place for a calm, relaxing evening.
Great park to sit, lay back and watch nature or walk around the path around the pond. Theres plenty for all age groups from the playground for the kids or live music or shows, baseball, tennis. Its a nice park, only thing they need is a basketball court.
Great playground area with modern equipment for a range of ages and two large sandpits.
Such a pretty park, smells fresh too.
It’s been a great place to take my daughter now my granddaughters just love this park fun safe quaint environmentI also go there to take a nice walk and wind during the middle of a very busy hectic schedule I sneak off and take a half hour break also fall festival is held at Heckscher Park which is a family favorite I’ve often a vendor at fall festival doing my psychic readings
Lovely community park with a wonderful art museum at its center. The park has a lake and the ducks and turtles are a delight for children of all ages. There is also a playground and tennis court. I think they had bocci areas at one time..I happen to love the beautiful flowers in spring,summer, fall...and trees. The town, in the last few years, is doing a great job in making it a little gem.
One of the prettiest parks Ive ever visited on Long Island
Went to the street fair with the family. Had a nice time visiting the vendors and listening to the music at the Chapin Sound Stage . Its a nice park in the heart of Huntington , L.I. , with many events during the year . Local restaurants serve most any cuisine youd want , and theres plenty of stores to shop in mixed to satisfy most anyone. .
Lovely small museum in a park perfect for a stroll, young children and a picnic. Current exhibit is artwork done by highschool students from around the Island. Surprised by how good it is and of course their regular exhibit remains. Need to reserve a time.
Grew up in Huntington born and bred here Heckscher Park is Iconic always nice
Very nice park! Large pond with turtles, ducks, fish and geese. Beautiful flowers and trees, all very well kept. Super clean!
Took my family to the park after a great breakfast in Huntington Village. Heckscher park was clean, has a great playground for kids and was in a very pretty setting. Highly recommend this park!HOWEVER, the Terror Ducks terrorized my son, walking after him with their terrifying death duck waddle. Their flat bills, lined with razor sharp intent can psychologically harm small children. Careful that their adorably webbed feet dont claw your kids with their poison toes. (I heard about the toes from a guy who knows a guy.)
Amazing park. So many things to do. Wish I lived closer.
A small park in the middle of Huntington Village. There is a nice pond with fountains, and its a common place for the locals to relax during evenings. There is a well-maintained path loop around the park, and there are many parking lots available on the western edge of the park.
Beautiful little park. Lovely pond, walking paths, playground, tennis court. It seems well maintained. The parking isnt that great, though.
Huntington fall festival 2018 .A great day to enjoy our great grandaughters laughter and smiles.A horse ride and a afternoon of nonstop amusement rides.Art and craft vendors were plentiful and reasonably priced as well as very creative.
Beautiful little park and lake! Took advantage of the extra warm weather and checked it out with our dog
I loved this place I was a small little park. They have a baseball field and they have playgrounds for children. They also have little paths to walk around at near the lake. The lake has ducks as well. They also have little spots you can lay on to maybe have a picnic date. They also have a gazebo made out of stone it appears.
One of the prettiest parks Ive been to on LI.
Great place for free, quality, fun outdoor music. Nothing like it in Long Island!
I dunno how one can rate a park, but this place is calm, friendly, good ,4 kids, has baseball
Hecksher Park in Huntington (not Hecksher State Park in E.Islip) is an oasis on the east end of Huntington, located on the corner of Prime Avenue and Route 25A. Central to the park is its beautiful pond, surrounded by a walkway and cozy seating areas. It has an amazing array of water fowl, turtles and fountains. The Hecksher Museum of Art is located on the Prime Avenue border of the park. It is a beautiful Beaux-Arts building, with its original 120 painting collection (now greatly expanded) donated to the town along with the building by Philanthropist August Hecksher in 1920. In the center of the park is the amazing Harry Chapin Rainbow Stage where many concerts, dance companies and theater groups perform. The stage fronts on a natural amphitheater. All you need is to bring chairs or a blanket. The stage is the home of the Huntington Arts Councils Summer Arts Festival, now in its 59th year! Check their website for the performance schedule. Ever Wednesday night in July I proudly perform with the Huntington Community Band at 8pm. The band just celebrated its 75th anniversary! It has a wonderful playground for the kiddies along with ball fields and tennis courts. Last January it changed its policy and now allows dogs. Its a wonderful place to take your pet for a walk (please pick up the poop). There is a beautiful, poignant memorial to the victims of 9/11 which you should see. A perfect place for a lovely afternoon before heading into town for happy hour at one of our many excellent restaurants.
Beautiful park! Nice place to walk around. The playground is one of the best. They have 2 sand pits, and a few different play areas.
Absolutely GORGEOUS park! Came here because car show was advertised here - never did find the car show, but thoroughly enjoyed the extremely well kept park, the geese and the turtles in the pond - just GORGEOUS!!
My favorite local park.. beautiful clean great people sometimes they have live free concerts.. I enjoy sitting by the water or just going for a walk 🌈💜😊
Pretty in areas. Well maintained and clean. A bit over built and crowded with things.
Its a community park with a pond. Hosting tulips festival every spring.
I like their big fields for all sorts of sports. Plenty of trails for strolling and walking. There is ample space for kids to run around in this open area. We even got to take some nice fall foliage portraits with changing fall colors as the backdrop.
Quiet, clean little park in the heart of Huntington. They recently installed some benches along the pond, which is a great improvement. Great playground for young kids, a local art museum, and in the summer an outdoor performance series makes this spot a true gem. Parking is limited nearby, so if you want to go to one of the concerts be sure to plan in advance to get early (and bring your own seating/blankets!). Several festivals happen throughout the year -- highly recommend the fall festival!
There are arrows posted to indicate which way to walk around the lake. This was done to avoid passing someone face to face. Apparently, people dont know this or pay attention to the arrows. With nice weather starting there will be more people walking!
Come and join us all on October 9th and 10th for the LI Fall Festival at Heckscher Park, Madison Avenue in Huntington. All ages , free admission.four stages with live entertainment, hundreds of vendors, a carnival and a playground.
Peaceful and beautiful as always. Pond was mostly frozen over, but lots of ducks & geese. I have not seen Mr. & Mrs. Swan, so they must have skipped town. Love my park!
Next time someone says Long Island is a cultural wasteland, take them to the Heckscher Museum at Heckscher Park. See some Art with a Capital A. Or, spend some time - contemplating, meditating, reading, enjoying some quiet - in the natural surroundings.
Beautiful morning walk through the park.
Nice park, not very large, big open area, good for walking in a closed track circuit.
Nice park to walk around, always fun to watch the turtles and fish swim up to meet you at the waters edge. Older, bigger kids (or adults) sometimes on the playground equipment, so you have to carefully watch the real kids to make sure they dont get hurt, and at least get a turn on the equipment.
Awesome little neighborhood park. Its so tranquil there and I love enjoying the turtles and birds that call this place home. They do lots of shows theyre all summer long. I have yet to go to one because I keep forgetting.Wish I remember to go there more often. You can walk from the town and thats a extra benefit.
Excellent park, super nature!
Nicer than it has been in years. Paths are fixed up and safe. No dog poo. The only minor issue is pond scum. Lots of happy people and kids there today.
Pretty well kept up. They have some nice landscaping with a pond at the center and some arches here and there. There was a nice clean looking swing set and jungle guy type equipment for the kids.There are numerous signs proclaimong dont feed the water fowel. That to me is sad.The arches by the water are purposefully not accessible. I can only imagine someone claim this is for safety however it sort of a bummer. There are arches all over the world that can be climbed, they can find a way too.Bathrooms needed better air flow and more upkeep but were there for use so that is something.You can walk around the park 3 times and have your fill. According to the park office around the pond 3 times is about a mile, though I measured it shirt of a mile.
Very nice park to visit👍
Beautiful park with great wildlife in and out of the water. Fun place to take the kids
Diverse play areas with extensive space make this a good to great family park. Bathrooms are fairly clean and equipment is clean and well maintained.The park has a beautiful nature preserve in the park with a large lake and different species of bird life within. Certain times of year, the excessive Canadian Geese can prove problematic.The tulip festival is a great family event in the early spring and the music and dramatic arts at the outdoor theater is a nice touch.The art museum usually has some nice collections traveling through and for Huntington township residents, the prices are reasonable.
Beautiful lake. Nice playground for kids. Friendly environment and relaxing.
Visited Heckscher Park after visiting The Heckscher Museum of Art, both contributing to a lovely afternoon with my buddy.
Beautiful park. Nice walking paths and ample seating. Playground, bocce court, and open fields for playing. Outdoor sculpture work to look at. Parking is fairly easy and free. Easily accessible from Huntington village. They have public restrooms in the park.During the warmer months, there are frequent performances on an outdoor stage. Its a great place to bring a picnic blanket and relax while getting some entertainment.Theres also a small art museum in the park, but there is an entrance fee for it.
Great park to visit in April and May. It is full of beautiful tulips over 20,000. Not crowded, great for families with kids.
Lovely, Lovely Fall Fair ❤
Good park to hike in fall thru spring. Extremely buggy in summer and lots of ticks
Ive been going to this park since I was little and I will never get sick of it. Its a beautiful clean park (if you ignore all the goose poo), and the path around the lake makes for a great lap for running. Theyve upgraded the playground to be super-cool, though Ive outgrown the ability to use the playground without getting looked at weird.
Good place to walk and run if you want
Love this park! Peaceful walking around the lake. Good for a morning run or walk with the family. The kid also love to play on there playground.
A wonderful place for you and the children. And its free. Theres a lake with ducks and turtles. Tennis courts and a baseball field. Its awesome in the summertime cause they host music events, fairs and free movie night. Enjoy...
My family and I love this park. It has so much to offer including tennis courts, various playground areas for different ages, nature paths, various ponds, gardens, a performance stage, sprawling green grass, ducks, swans, fish, and turtles. And its right next to a musuem. Its a great place for families and couples. And the best part is thats its totally free - even the parking
Great place to go for a walk or run!
I like this park, its not natural, but its too pretty, you can find animals there, playground and a museum
A little slice of nature and culture in town. Well maintained and nicely landscaped and lit. Heckscher park has a good mix of activities with tennis courts, walking path, playground, museum, and concert stage. Heckscher park does a great job of holding events for the public with several festivals throughout the year and a great summer concert series with lots of acts for all ages and music tastes to enjoy.
Went there for an art fair and picked up a great piece of glass art. The park on the whole is nice with a lake and benches. There are concerts, events and shows in season. A seasonal calendar is available. There is also a small art museum. There is a very well done 9/11 Memorial. It is within walking distance of the downtown area. One word of caution there are many many geese in residence which can make a walk a tip toe affair.
Its been very very nice lately. I think they put in those fountains in the water and that sort of took care of the goopy green stuff? Its a great place to go take a walk and hold your sweeties hand. They do like it when you hold their hand, and theres usually ice cream trucks, and you know they like it when you give them ice cream too. And remember boys, the ladies love men who bathe regularly. 😂✌️
Walkway around the lake, playground, tennis court, concert hall (Rainbow Theater), museum, baseball field, bocci box (bring your own balls), gazebo, and sculptures- all make this park a great place to have fun. Well maintained and not too huge, it is a go to place for the locals. A must visit place.
Its a most amazing experience, awesome walk, scenic. Turtles, fish, birds, people peacefully enjoying and respecting the beauty. Yes childrens play park. Art Museum on premises. Thank you
The good: Nice park with paths, park benches, picnic tables, ponds, fountains, bridges, etc.The bad: Roughly between 60 and 70 percent of the people either do not wear masks, wear them under their noses, or wear them as chin straps. And thats despite the numerous signs posted requiring masks. There needs to be enforcement of the mask rule.
What a great place for an evening stroll after dinner. Huge lake with ducks, fish and lots of turtles. You can see a show at their outdoor theater and visit fine art museum. Beautiful part of Huntington village. Watch out for the duck poo!
Heckshire Park is such a nice respite and just north of town. Keep an eye out for the hugh female turtles that live beneath the pier. Their shells are over 3 long from their neck to their tail. Enjoy.
My favorite park to take kids outdoor on a weekend. Has everything you would want: pond, playground, covered sandpits, tennis courts, museum. Mostly nice family visitors.
Highly recommend. Small but adorable. Geese, turtles, all very cute. Nice place to walk around. Down the street from downtown Huntington, is a great place to walk pre-lunch
Great place to take a walk look at the ducks fish and turtles. Take the kids or grandchildren to the playground or just read a book outdoor.
Very nice, EXCEPT, if they let dogs in the park, on leashes, there wouldnt be goose droppings like EVERYWHERE!!!The tennis courts and the playground are great, and the Fall festival is a great asset to the area.This will be one of the things I truly miss when I escape Long Island.
The play area is why I give it 5 stars and great to walk around for excetcize
Beautiful park that is kept clean
Nice park AND they now allow dogs!! There are also tennis courts and music shows in the summer. DONT feed the ducks just look at them please :)
Tons of fish birds and turtles. The place was designed for wild life. Its not a big park but I like watching the turtles and fish ranging from huge snapping turtles and carp/koi to smaller sun fish and painted turtles.
Beautiful park...great place to bring the family or just relax on your own
Beautiful little park, nice playground for the kids. The pond is very nice, there are swan, geese, duck, turtles, fish etc. Nice to go for a walk with the family or by yourself. Decent parking.
Ive lived in Huntington for over 35 years. Hecksher Park is great but its constantly covered in goose poop, everywhere you step. The playground is great but sometimes over crowded. The pond is wonderful to walk around or explore with little ones because there are geese, swans, turtles and fish! The art museum is really cool. Overall its a great place to hang out... ball field, tennis courts. concerts and other free shows during the summer put on by the Huntington Arts Council. Every morning the walkways get washed (because of the goose poop) and the pants get watered. The only reasons I am giving it a 4 out of 5 is because of the goose poop and when it says popular hours, they mean it and it is over crowded... neither of which are the parks fault... just a reality.
Beautiful park! A true gem and beautifully kept. Wonderful for a peaceful stroll
Love this place... Ive been coming here since I was a little kid. Its always a pleasure to walk around and look at everything. Lots of snapping turtles in the pond now 😂. Fun to watch... Lots of recreation as well...
Great arts and crafts fair going on this weekend. Visit my friend Rose and her mom with the decorative pillows, homemade candles and amazing handmade jewelry. After the fair, the park is just a beautiful peaceful place to relax.
This park is like the Yellowstone of Long Island NY! You will love the landscapes and yes there is something to take away from this whole natural experience! Gotta love the nature side of it all to appreciate a park of this size! Hope this park doesnt go anywhere soon cause its great to go to open places and spaces and youll be saying (HECK) why didnt i find that earlier!
One of my favorite parks to visit. Tulip festival may 4 coming up should be beautiful. Today was an Earth Day event. I was there for my company PSEG . Nice turnout after the weather cleared. Thanks to Town of Huntington for hosting a great day. Family friendly event
I’m amazed to see how much this park has transformed over the past several years. I enjoyed it as a kid ( before the new renovations) and now I take my kid there when the weather permits. We live 20 mins away and walking distance from a park but she prefers this one hands down every time!
Beautiful town park. I’ve been going there since I was a child. It’s lovely in the spring when all the trees start to bloom. In the summer, there are wonderful free concerts and other events.
Love the park and the people in it. Very friendly atmosphere and good for kids. There are lots of ducks, 3 water fountains and a good playground for kids. Definitely bringing my kids here when I have one in the future.
Beautiful place. Stumbled upon a jazz performance at the park last night. This is a peaceful, clean, overall great park. I highly suggest a visit
Beautiful park. Has a lake and paths around it. Benches to sit on and relax overlooking the lake. Nice trees to provide shade. Playground for kids. Nice park to bring the family.
This park is less than ten minutes from where I live.Beautiful park.I always go there.
Peaceful place to unwind and take walks
Always love this park. One downfall: no dogs allowed. Wish theyd allow dogs like Northport does. Even if theyd allow dogs in one area only and trust wed pick up after our pets. That would make this more people-friendly too.
Àwesome time with family, very beautiful, with the exception of the geese feces, however that is natural wildlife so? A great place to take young children and elders
Been going there since I was a kid in the 60s. Still one of the most tranquil places around! Love the duck pond!
Such a pretty and quaint park. I havent been here in years I forgot how beautiful it is. . . Picturesque and relaxing.. for a stroll or for quiet contemplation.
I grew up coming to this park..I absolutely love it! Clean! Beautiful landscape,flowers all in all ! I love it!
What a nice park to visit.
A no fee, beautifully landscaped Village park, not to be confused with the New York States Heckscher State Park. If you live in the area or just visiting Huntington Village you really should check this charming little park out thats opened year round. Its only a mile to a 1/2 mile from the Village. Loads of trees, lovely well maintained grassy areas throughout the park. A handful of picnic tables tastefully located at various points, enclosed modern playground for the kiddies, a museum Heckscher Museum of Art and an outdoor stage Chapin Rainbow Stage nestled within the park for free Seasonal concerts and performances, lighted tennis courts and a baseball field. Theres a paved lighted walkway that goes all the way around the lovely duck pond that is easily accessed by stroller or wheelchair. Some Handicapped parking.
Nice park
Great clean public park. Great for kids.
Very serine...peaceful. enjoy walking here.
Loved it its so pretty , the bathroom couldve kept abut better but then again its also up to the people that uses them.☹️
Take your children or grandchildren to this beautiful park. Childrens playground, nice lake, turtles, fish, geese, and ducks and Coi. Tennis courts, ballfield, fairs and musical events for all to enjoy.!!!!
Nice local park. Pretty views. Lots of ducks & geese for the kids to chase around. Fence-enclosed playground for young children.
Big fields for bocce, baseballWalking. Electric control boats are allowed. Ducks swans fish to enjoy..Playgrounds for toddlers andOlder. Events to view and to attend
This is such a lovely little park. There are often free concerts in the summer and a bunch of festivals throughout the year. Just a short walk from the main downtown shopping area and totally worth it.
Nice park and plants of space to have picnic under a tree.The playground is so nice and near the restroom
Safe clean beautiful landscape. Great concerts and festivals. Playground for the kids. Beautiful willow tree relaxing . You huge turtles swin in the pond.
Cute little park, lovely to visit and walk around.
I have been going here since I was a kid the park is always very well maintained its safe its beautiful its clean
Great place to walk around with friends and family. They have a playground for kids, live music in the summertime, and they host the fall festival in September. So much going on.
Beautiful park in the village
Super beautiful, very well maintained and bathrooms were very clean I love this place
Lovely park with beautiful flowers. Nice walking paths, too!
My favorite little park on Long island. Always jumping with energy, clean and well laid out. Great for the kids and family... Its a Feel Good park.
Park is beaten up from the past winter. Grass is poorly kept with more weeds than grasses. Lots of beer cans in the pond. The turtles are taking over the pond . Nesting swans are getting aggressive with both people and snapping turtles . A turtle was climbing onto the swan nest and the non-nesting mate knocked him off. Place needs turtle control and gardening. Been coming here for 67 years and never saw it so run down. Maybe the the town will fill the pond in and build some apartments!
One of Long Islands Great Parks... Beautiful grounds with a big pond.Baseball field. Huge playground. Great just to sit and relax.
Beautiful and safe place
Love the park. Very relaxing and lots of families 👪
Beautiful landscaping. Several watering fountains. Tranquil and serene. Great for a true relaxing walk through nature.
This is a really nice park and playground. It has a pond, a baseball field, a playground, tennis courts, a stage, a sculpture garden, and even a museum. My only complaint is the goose poop on the walkways.
A lovely park, good for a walk or even play tennis, though tennis court needs some maintenance
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Heckscher Park 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-25Beautiful clean family/ dog friendly park. It has its own art museum, free concerts in the summer. A gorgeous huge pond with all kinds of natural wildlife , and beautiful fountains.I saw a gooses nest of eggs for the first time today. Also lots of turtles and fishes. A full playground and tennis courts in the best town on long Island.
Review №2
2022-05-23My daughter & I love walking 2 loops around the pond! The scenic views with waterfalls, extremely well maintained walking path and pond with a variety of wildlife has a calming & relaxing effect on us. My 4 children enjoyed playing in the beautiful playground when they were younger. Will always have fond memories of those days!
Review №3
2022-06-25I used to go here with my grandmother and siblings when I was a kid. I cherish those memories and always am reminded of those memories whenever I visit this park. It’s a family friendly park, with a wonderful museum.
Review №4
2022-02-25We enjoyed it in todays beautiful weather. So lucky to have this park in our town. However, as expected was crowded due to school holiday breaks. Also, wondered how people can be so crass to throw garbage into the pond.
Review №5
2022-04-16Great park. Nice place to bring kids of all ages. Plenty of play equipment to keep them active for a while. The small pond is beautiful and well maintained. Definitely my goto if I am in the area.
Review №6
2022-05-05Really enjoyed walking around this beautiful park!! Clean and a lot of places to take a seat and enjoy nature!!!
Review №7
2021-09-08Beautiful. Love how well they have been keeping up with the park and the surrounding area. So much beautiful scenery and the amount of wildlife that is thriving is great. Great for walks with the family or alone. Park is perfect for kids too.
Review №8
2021-10-05One of the best Long Island parks. Great for all ages. There is a wonderfully maintained pond to walk around. The pond is filled with geese, ducks, turtles and fish. You can walk your leashed dog. There is a playground for different ages. The park has different activities all year long.
Review №9
2021-11-14Instagram: @andiamoadventureBreathtaking beautiful little park in Huntington! We picked up food to go from Stella Blue Bistro and then ate at some benches while we enjoyed views and relaxing sounds of the stream, pond, and waterfall. Such a romantic and lovely spot. We will surely be coming back again soon!
Review №10
2022-04-30Beautiful park with lakes and playground. There is a lot to see and its worth walking around to see the different sculptures.and the museum. The lake is nicely.landscaped with fountains and there are.ducks, geese and even turtles. The playground is suitable for all ages. Some of the rides for younger kids good do with a little love though. There is even a free library box in the playground so donate your old books and exchange for some new reads.