#79 – Taking A Stroll Along The Boardwalk At Sunken Meadow State Park

Whether you are walking alone or with others, taking a stroll on the boardwalk at is a wonderful experience.

With sweeping views of the Long Island Sound and Smithtown Bay, the three-quarter mile boardwalk overlooks three miles of north shore beach.

On a clear day, the shoreline of Connecticut can be seen, along with the colossal ferries, which look minuscule in the distance, carrying passengers to and from Port Jefferson and Bridgeport.

During the warmer months a variety of boats dot the seascape, from sailboats to fishing boats. Seagulls can be spotted diving into the water to feed and the Sound’s spray can be seen breaking over the jetty on windy days.

Year round, from sunrise to sunset, the planks are home to everyone from moms pushing strollers to couples holding hands. There are joggers and runners of all ages, but during the mornings, it is the walkers that reign over the boardwalk. 

East Northport resident Karyl Betts walks the boardwalk six days a week. “It’s great,” she says. “It’s a gorgeous place. It’s well maintained, the people are friendly, what more can you ask for?”

Tina Kistner, a Fort Salonga resident, explains “It’s a beautiful treasure and we need to take advantage of it.”

So for those seeking exercise, companionship, peace of mind, or all three, the boardwalk at Sunken Meadow State Park is a great place to visit. That’s why it makes our list of 100 Things To Do In Kings Park.

Category: Outdoors, Recreation, Beach, Exercise, Family

Price: Varies

Season: Year round, sunrise to sunset

Notes:

Governor Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park

Route 25A, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park, NY 11754

4/2 thru 5/27 $8 fee charged from 8a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and holidays only

5/28 thru 9/11 $10 fee charged from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and holidays

5/28 thru 9/11 $10 fee charged from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays only

9/17 thru 11/13 $8 fee charged from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and holidays only