Outdoor Activities Guide for Families on Long Island

Families can enjoy the great outdoors on Long Island all year round, with outdoor adventures and activities from hiking to drive-in movies, camping to swimming.

Outdoor Adventures for Long Island Families
Cherry blossoms usher in the spring season at the 200-acre Old Westbury Gardens. Photo courtesy of Old Westbury Gardens
Where To See Cherry Blossoms and Cherry Blossom Festivals on Long Island
Enjoy the tropical island atmosphere at Pop's Seafood Shack and Grill in Island Park.
Best Outdoor Dining on Long Island at Family-Friendly Restaurants
Join the Whale Watching Cruise with Event Cruises NYC, to witness whales breaching the surface of the water just outside city limits.
Whale Watching near NYC: Catch a Cruise to See Whales, Dolphins, and More Marine Animals
Visit with the piggies at Suffolk County Farm and Education Center. Photo courtesy of the center
Best Nature Centers on Long Island for Families to Explore
Photo courtesy of Town of Babylon Parks and Recreation.
GUIDE: Best Parks & Playgrounds on Long Island
Bug Light, near Greenport, is one of only a few offshore lighthouses on Long Island to allow visitors. Photo courtesy of the East End Seaport Museum
Stunning Lighthouses on Long Island Worth Visiting With Kids

OUR LATEST VIDEOS

Outdoor Activities at Home
Jump rope solo, skip with siblings, or round up the whole gang for double dutch.
40 Classic Outdoor Games for Kids: Backyard Games, Playground Games, and More
Jump rope songs can turn a kid workout into a game.
20 Jump Rope Workout Games and Songs for Kids
10 Classic Outdoor Games from the '70s that It’s Time To Teach Your Kids
Photo by Michael Newman/CC BY 2.0
10 Outdoor Party Games for Kids' Birthdays at Home
Your Guide to Backyard Camping with the Kids
Pack some paper and pencils in your backpack for a nature scavenger hunt. Photo by Melissa Hillier/Flickr
17 Camping Games to Play with Kids

Latest Outdoors News

Enjoy a single, tandem, or family ride atop the snow tubing hill at Snowcat Ridge. Photo courtesy of Snowcat Ridge
Snow Park, Snow Tubing, and More Snow Events in Central Florida
Don't head north: Enjoy Florida fun in the snow just 90 minutes away!
READ MORE
Challenge yourself on the walking beams at Hidden Waters Preserve.
25 Kid-Friendly Hikes Near Orlando and Central Florida
Explore the outdoors together on a family-friendly hike.
READ MORE
Cowboy Adventure Park at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo treats visitors to fun attractions, including the mechanical bull! Photo by author
Dude Ranches and More Places for Kids to Play Cowboy in Florida
Saddle up! Explore Florida like a real cowboy.
READ MORE
Celebrate wintery fun every day of the year at Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf! Photo courtesy WDW
Orlando Mini Golf Courses Perfect for Family Fun
Grab a putter and have a ball at these Orlando mini golf venues.
READ MORE
Wild Florida airboat rides allow passengers close-up experiences with Florida's native wildlife and vegetation. Photo courtesy Wild Florida
Swamp Boat Rides and Airboat Ride Adventures Near Orlando
Watch for gators aboard an Orlando airboat ride!
READ MORE
Gather 'round the campfire and sing some fun songs. Photo courtesy of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
21 Classic and Funny Campfire Songs for Any Camping Trip
Gather around the campfire and sing some of these catchy tunes.
READ MORE
Load more