Best Long Island Picnic Spots

Need a new spot for sharing time with family or friends? Give your backyard and barbecue a break and head over to a local picnic spot instead.

After packing a few sandwiches, snacks and a blanket, consider one of these perfect picnic places on Long Island:

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Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY
Check out their 2014 Picnic Pops Summer Concert Series! All you need is a lawn chair and some company to enjoy great music and a wonderful atmosphere under the stars.

Belmont Lake State Park
Southern State Parkway Exit 38, North Babylon, NY
With a 26-acre, spring-fed lake and various game courts and fields, Belmont Lake State Park offers a great rustic feel.

Gerry Pond Park
Main Street and paper Mill Road, Roslyn, NY
Without any designated picnic spots, a beautiful gazebo, working mill and large pond make any area of this park a great place for laying down a blanket.

Indian Island County Park
Cross River Drive (Route 105), Riverhead, NY
Looking for a long drive and quick getaway? Consider this 275 acre parkland, complete with picnic tables, grills, comfortable benches and wonderful views.

North Hempstead Beach Park
175 West Shore Road, Port Washington, NY
Prefer a picnic on the sand? With picnic areas and a full promenade for walking, you can enjoy a full day of these 34 acres.

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