connetquot river state park preserve

81annmarieg

Beautiful, yes, but there two hours and came home witn tick attached to my leg! Read earlier review abouttick infestation and sadly had same experience!

SarahR296

This is a beautiful park with 4 marked trails ranging from 1 mile to 8.4 miles in length. Pay close attention to the trail that you want to follow because the lengths of trails are very different. They also have a audio walking tour that you can follow if you like, at certain points on the trail it will give you a phone number to call from your cell phone and it will provide the audio for your tour. We went in early October and the foliage was absolutely beautiful. They also offer educational programs and seminars on certain days in the main house and there is also a museum and gift shop to check out. The hatchery complex is still there but it did not seem to be in use. Yes, you need to protect yourself against ticks and other bugs but you should be doing that anytime you spend time in a place like this.If you're looking for a great place to just enjoy nature and get some fresh air, you can't go wrong with spending a few hours here. It's an absolutely beautiful park with different trails, ponds, brooks, trees, and plants to enjoy.

Deborah-AnnB

With so many marked trails to choose from, we decided to walk a simple one just as spring was coming alive. A beautiful palce to walk and just enjoy the nature and beauty of this hidden place. They do not spray for ticks since it is a preserve so dress accordingly and bring bug spray. They do provide some at the entrance. We meandered through with our smart phone hitting up the QR readers to get the history at each lookout point. People were running and hkinig and picnicing throughout. Spent a good 4 hours on a simple trail. Bring water!

Girl12345678910

I was here walking the nature trails yesterday, the red & yellow paths to be exact. I was only there for about an hour & a half & I was on my way home & found deer ticks crawling all over me. 2 that I could see bit me, they were attatched to my skin I had to pull them off. Now I'm worried about Lyme Disease. I will never go back here again. I stayed on trail, didn't go near high grasses & somehow ticks still got all over me.

Anlincoln

I would just like to correct the reviews I read because we went to this park with our 19 month daughter in hopes of entertaining her for a bit by feeding the fish from what we read of the other reviews. The fish hatcheries are still present but they have not been used for about 5 years according to the park ranger. Obviously we were disappointed but still had a nice walk through the park. Also there is a $8 charge to park.

tommyveeNY

my children and i visited Connetquot twice in December 2012 when the weather was a bit mild considering the time of year in the NE. We walked a couple of miles through the park and it truly is a beautiful place. We saw many deer in the fields and we came up to a trout fish hatchery right in the middle of the park along the Connetquot River. The water seemed clean enough to drink (although none of us would try it). But what a pretty sight to see this narrow, slow river meander through the woods and through the fish hatchery. There are several wood pedestrian bridges you can cross over and follow the various trails onward through the park. Of course you can visit the old carriage house and tavern (from the 1800s) as you enter the park. Overall, its just a wonderful, relaxing place to visit and imagine what life during a simpler time.

Andy868

A great place to visit if you like to see wild life such as deer, wild turkeys, red tailed hawks, and an occasional osprey. There's a fish hatchery here with some nice size trout to look at also..

EdB809

nice walk / fish hatchery. Kids will love feeding the fish pellets. Probably see a deer or hawk too.

SharonT546

I like to go here to walk around. It is really the long Island ecosystem and waters that I enjoy. Come relax and see for yourself.

KathyG762

I've been to this park many of times. I love to walk on the peaceful trails, with the glimpses of deer. There are many hiking trails to choose from. It's a little bit of heaven in suburbia BUT watch out for ticks. Wear plenty of bug repellent and do a body check afterward.

Fldsetter

My wife and I were getting cabin fever in the beginning of Jan . We decided since the weather had been mild for this time of yr to go for a long walk . Off to connetquot we went , after super storm sandy the place was in disarray .. That did not stop us from walking up to the trout hatchery . Deer and wild birds abound .. They were busy trying to clean up all the fallen trees .. If you make the trip it is open again for fishing , hiking .and will cost you 8.00 unless you have an empire pass . Plenty to see and step back to a time when life was simple .. Enjoy !!!!

vicsdahlias

You need a permit or empire pass to get in,theres alot of trails,theres a fish hatchery,but in the spring there is alot of ticks,stay on the paths & check your clothes. It is a nice park.

margeg55

nature preserve with a bicycle trail on the outside of the park. admission or empire pass required year round.

gemswinc

The site of an old hunting club, I believe..it's been awhile..but you can take a tour of the historic buildings there in the summer and find out more. The grounds are beautiful..there is a fish hatchery..many birds for bird watchers and great hikes..

NickC204

the water was crysat clear and the fish had no fear i felt as though i was transported to a world without pollution