Gorgeous landscapes, walking tracks, native animals and plants ... Hempstead Lake State Park has all the ingredients you need for the ideal day outdoors. Fill your daypack with some snacks and a water bottle and surround yourself in nature.
There's an admission fee to visit this protected natural landscape, which is located in Nassau County. But there's plenty more to explore around this area than just Hempstead Lake State Park. Roosevelt Field Mall, Green Acres Mall and Eisenhower Park are also worth adding to your to-do list.