The best parks & outdoor spots in Suffolk County

“Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden is in sunflower season and gearing up for its Honey Festival next weekend, with u-pick blooms, honey-inspired vendors, barnyard animals, mini golf, jumbo jump pads, and more photo ops than your camera roll can handle. Easy, happy, very Long Island summer.”

From the Brookhaven newsletter, August 22, 2026

“Hit South Shore Nature Center this week for miles of trails and boardwalks through mature forest, freshwater wetlands and a sprawling salt marsh on the Great South Bay, then pop into the OWL Center for interactive exhibits, dioramas and a few live critters that always steal the show.”

From the Islip newsletter, September 19, 2026

“Whether you're sneaking in a midweek reset or plotting a lazy Saturday, Whisper Vineyards pours award-winning, sustainably farmed, hand-harvested Long Island wines in a friendly tasting room with vine views. New releases are flowing this week too, plus custom wine baskets and private event options.”

From the Smithtown newsletter, September 27, 2026

“Northport’s Del Vino Vineyards brings a taste of Tuscany closer to home with estate-grown wines, a warm tasting room, and serious food-and-wine chops. Family-run by the Giachettis, it’s the low-stress, high-reward Babylon escape your week could use.”

From the Islip newsletter, August 7, 2026

“When you need a serene breather between errands, Agawam Park delivers calm lawns, shady trees, and that soft Lake Agawam breeze. Pack a book, bring the kids or a coffee, and let the village hum fade for a half hour this week.”

From the The Hamptons newsletter, October 1, 2026

“If your kitchen’s been feeling suspiciously crumb-free, Briermere Farms is your fix with fruit pies, pastries, and homemade jams, jellies and syrups made from fruit grown on site. Swing by this week and bring home something that tastes like North Fork in a crust.”

From the North Fork newsletter, September 30, 2026

“Geiger Park has the Town of Babylon’s Geiger Spray Park, a state of the art interactive splash zone that turns scorching afternoons into kid happy chaos. Huntington parents, this is your easy win for the week, let them go wild in the water while you actually breathe for a bit.”

From the Babylon newsletter, October 3, 2026

“Sweetbriar Nature Center sits along the Nissequogue with gentle trails, a butterfly house, and legit wildlife rescue work that turns animal encounters into teachable moments. Go for a quiet wander, bring curious kids, or catch one of their hands-on programs when you need a nature reset.”

From the Smithtown newsletter, October 6, 2026

“Harmony Vineyards pours Bordeaux-style red blends and Chablis-style Chardonnays in a historic waterfront tasting room on Stony Brook Harbor, circa 1690, with Long Island beers and gourmet plates for your crew.”

From the Brookhaven newsletter, August 13, 2026