Kings Park, Suffolk County
The east end of the park has salt marshes where snowy and common egrets, black-crowned night herons and great blue herons can be seen fishing in the waters of the marsh. Piping plovers, least and common terns and a variety of gulls nest or come to the area to feed. Diamond-back terrapins and snapping turtles can be seen in the creek, while the salt marsh is a good place to spot horseshoe crabs. Red foxes, eastern gray squirrels and deer are seen along woodland trails in the park.
Wildlife to Watch
- Snowy and common egrets
- Piping plovers
- Osprey
- Yellow Warbler
- Fiddler Crabs
- Red Fox
- Eastern gray squirrels
- White-tailed deer
- Diamond-back terrapins and snapping turtles
- Horseshoe crabs
- Least Tern
- Great blue heron
Where to Watch
- Trails
- Lookouts
- Boardwalk
- Beach
Recreational Opportunities
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Horseback Riding
- Kayaking and canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Golfing
- Cross-country skiing
- Picnicking
Size
1,266 acres
Closest Town
Kings Park
Directions
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Contact Information
Telephone: 631-269-4333
Address: Rte. 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park, NY 11754
Website: Sunken Meadow State Park
Photo Credits: Sue Shafer, John Williams, Ariana Newell