Valley Stream State Park

Description:

• Valley Stream State Park is a day use picnic facility next to a highly developed residential area. The park offers picnic areas with tables, fireplaces and grills; children's play areas; horseshoe, volleyball, basketball, bocce ball courts; ball fields; nature trails and cross-country ski trails. The Squirrel Nut and Hickory Nut nature trails give children the opportunity to explore the various habitats within the park. The park has a walking course, a half-mile loop with 15 stations, at which walkers can complete a variety of stretching and strengthening exercises. It is a unique outdoor exercise adventure with a focus on cardiovascular fitness, vitality and longevity for all ages.

  Valley Stream State Park offers bike trails, a nature trail, an exercise trail, picnic pavilions and tables, concession, play fields, a children's playground, recreation programs and cross-country skiing in winter.

  Valley Stream State Park is located in Valley Stream off Southern State Parkway.