Hither Hills State Park
1. In Town- (Hank Zaborski Memorial Field) on Edgemere Road. You cannot miss this playground if you’ve driven around Montauk town as it is centrally located right across from the movie theater and next to the Softball field. It is best for 3 yrs and up but you can certainly entertain your toddler with a lot of supervision. The big kids enjoy it too. There are public bathrooms right there as well. If you get hungry or thirsty, Primavera Pizza and St. Peter’s Catch are right across the street.
2. Hither Hills State Park- What a great playground! There are two separate play areas built for the younger and older kids, a climbing wall, a tether ball and other sand toys. This playground is part sand and part rubber mat. There are bathrooms and best of all you are right on an expansive beach. Take Old Montauk Highway about 1 mile passed Gurney’s heading west on the ocean side. Parking during the season is $8.00 but look for the first parking lot where parking is free. It will be a little walk from there.
Friday, June 12th
By: Stefanie Bryn Sacks, M.S.
In celebration of Earth Day, have your children (and yourself!) create a piece of art that has a pledge of how they will be good to the Earth this year. Use magazine cut outs to make a collage. It’s fun and a good way of recognizing some things we could do for the earth and gain ownership of it.
Today was a great day to go for a hike. We chose the “Rocky Point Coastal Trail” which is part of Hither Woods State Park. I would recommend this hike for ages 7+ or a 4-6 yr old who is used to it and likes to hike. If you bring younger children, be prepared with a hiking pack, an all terrain stroller (Phil and Teds Sport) or to carry them if they get tired. If you bring a stroller, stay on Old North Road and cut up to the water’s edge when you see the path and the picnic tables on the right. Take Old North back as well. Pack a lunch, water and snacks for the picnic area!
