Sept. 27: 5 Local Parks to Visit During Fall

1. The Quogue Wildlife Refuge

The Refuge is a popular spot for families, hikers and nature lovers. It features 305 acres, complete with hiking trains and a nature center. For more information, click here.

2. Red Creek Park

Owned and managed by the Town of Southampton, Red Creek Park features hiking trails, a skate park, playground and a picnic area. It is located at 100 Riverhead Road in Hampton Bays. Click here to find out more about Red Creek Park.

3. Sears Bellows County Park

This park is located in the Pine Barrens in Hampton Bays. It not only features hiking trails, but also a campground. For more on Sears Bellows County Park, click here.

4. The former Nassau County Girl Scout Camp

This 65-acre park has walking trains and a bay-view.  The Town of Southampton Parks Department is working on opening the park to tent campers sometime this winter.  Read more here.

5. Cupsogue County Park

This park features a 296-acres of beach and while it may be chilly to take a dip, having a picnic on a fall afternoon just may be what the doctor ordered. There are also hiking trails at this beach with a seal observation area, a Piping Plover nesting site and a remote outer beach area. For more on this park, click here.