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Long Island Parks - LI Parks Private, independent organization focused on exploring and documenting Long Island’s parks, trails, history, and hidden gems.

Sharing local guides, preservation stories, and outdoor insights—community-driven, not government-run. LIParks.net, otherwise known as the Long Island Parks Directory, was first started in 2007 by myself, Raymond Larsen. The initial domain was LIParks.org and was in the format of a simple WordPress blog. The blog's purpose was to provide detailed historical information that has been lost or forgotten in time. Today LIParks.net has taken the place of LIParks.org and is now considered as the Long Island Park Directory, which is the original intent of the website. As time progress’ LIParks.net will continue to evolve, it’s the main purpose will always be to provide residents and visitors of Long Island with information on Parks, Nature Preserves, and Historical Landmarks.

I do not usually post this kind of stuff, but i will be at the Walk to End Alzheimers walk. If anyone is interested in ...
10/14/2026

I do not usually post this kind of stuff, but i will be at the Walk to End Alzheimers walk. If anyone is interested in donating please check out the link in the comments, it goes to a great cause. every dollar helps.

The MTA has purchased more than 46 acres of the former Lawrence Aviation Superfund site in Port Jefferson Station for $1...
10/08/2026

The MTA has purchased more than 46 acres of the former Lawrence Aviation Superfund site in Port Jefferson Station for $10, preserving the option for a future LIRR rail yard while state legislation protects the Setauket-Port Jefferson Station Greenway.

NextEra Energy has suspended operations at two East End battery storage facilities and plans to remove the Novec 1230 fi...
10/05/2026

NextEra Energy has suspended operations at two East End battery storage facilities and plans to remove the Novec 1230 fire-suppression agent from both sites by about Oct. 9, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine announced Monday, as officials continue investigating drinking-water contamination linked to a 2023 fire in East Hampton.

The suspension covers the East Hampton Energy Storage Center at 3 Cove Hollow Road and the Montauk Energy Storage Center on North Shore Road near Fort Pond. Both facilities are jointly owned by subsidiaries of NextEra Energy and National Grid and each has 5 megawatts of power capacity and 40 megawatt-hours of energy storage.

Suffolk County described the shutdown as the result of weeks of discussions with NextEra. It also follows mounting pressure from East Hampton officials, who had separately demanded that the company remove Novec 1230 and stop operating the facilities while environmental and safety concerns were addressed.

“We are very grateful that this agreement has been reached,” Romaine said in the county announcement. “The 2023 fire at the East Hampton BESS location, and the consequent contamination of the site and surrounding areas, prove that the operations must cease until changes are made that will protect our drinking water.”

The suspension is not described as a permanent closure. County officials said groundwater testing will continue, while Romaine is calling for a remediation plan approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before cleanup moves forward.

Ever wonder who’s behind Long Island’s parks?We’ve now listed 90 organizations on LIParks.com - the agencies, park distr...
10/03/2026

Ever wonder who’s behind Long Island’s parks?

We’ve now listed 90 organizations on LIParks.com - the agencies, park districts, land trusts, historical groups and other organizations connected to the places we explore across Long Island.

90 and growing!!

Back in 2009, I started this project with a few park listings and a love for Long Island. Today, I’m excited to share th...
10/02/2026

Back in 2009, I started this project with a few park listings and a love for Long Island. Today, I’m excited to share the relaunched LIParks.com - a fresh look and new ways to find your next day outside.

Whether you’re planning a family outing, looking for a quiet trail, bringing the dog, or heading toward the water, the site brings together:

📍 Searchable parks, preserves, beaches, playgrounds, dog parks, and boat launches
🗺️ Interactive maps and a park finder to help you explore
🛝 Place profiles with amenities and useful details for planning your visit
🎟️ Guidance on permits, passes, accessibility, and park rules (still in progress)
📰 Local news, stories, and organizations connected to our outdoor spaces

What makes this special to me is the connection between these places and the people, history, and natural beauty around them. From neighborhood playgrounds to the shores of Montauk, there’s always something worth discovering.

The relaunch is a starting point. I’m continuing to expand and refine the information, and I’ll be sharing updates about the LI Parks app here, too.

Take a look at LIParks.com, explore somewhere new, and let me know what you’d love to see next.

What’s one Long Island place you think more people should know about? 👇

09/27/2026

We’ve reached the last stop before the Long Island History Hunt comes to an end.

Our final stop takes us to the Roslyn Grist Mill in the Village of Roslyn.

Built in the early 18th century along Roslyn Creek, the Roslyn Grist Mill is one of the few surviving Dutch-framed industrial buildings in the United States.

For generations, local farmers brought their grain here to be ground into flour. The mill played an important role in daily life and commerce on colonial Long Island and helped support the growing community around Roslyn Creek.

Today, the restored mill stands as a rare example of early industrial architecture and a reminder of the craftsmanship, waterpower, and community life that shaped early Roslyn.

Your Long Island History Hunt Challenge:

Find the blue and yellow Roslyn Grist Mill historic marker.

Point to the marker and take a selfie with the mill visible in the background.

If you have trouble uploading your photo while you are at the site, you do not have to submit it immediately. Try again when you get home.

Roslyn Grist Mill
36 Main Street, Roslyn, NY

The mill can be viewed from the exterior every day from dawn to dusk.

This is the last stop before the Long Island History Hunt ends, but there is still time to finish your challenges and get entered.

Visit LIHistoryHunt.com to complete the Hunt.

09/26/2026

Checked out Smith Point before it really batters us. Let’s see everyone’s photos and videos!

Definitely have a storm brewing, but let’s enjoy the beautiful sunsets and sunrises we’re getting before our traditional...
09/24/2026

Definitely have a storm brewing, but let’s enjoy the beautiful sunsets and sunrises we’re getting before our traditional Long Island storms hit!

You can always tell when something’s coming.
Temp drops
Winds pickup
And there’s just a unique smell in the air
Then you also get these really amazing cloud formations with the sun hitting just right!

The Babylon Town Board authorized a contract of up to $1,500 with Joseph Ryder, doing business as Ryder Pictures, on Sep...
09/24/2026

The Babylon Town Board authorized a contract of up to $1,500 with Joseph Ryder, doing business as Ryder Pictures, on Sept. 9, 2026, for video services connected with the September 11 Memorial.

The Babylon Town Board accepted 10 basketball nets for Parks and Recreation and a $116.20 donation for public-outreach s...
09/24/2026

The Babylon Town Board accepted 10 basketball nets for Parks and Recreation and a $116.20 donation for public-outreach signs addressing litter in Santapogue Creek on Sept. 9, 2026.

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