Kiki
Oerfaren strandbesökare
This park boasts a spacious parking lot. Upon entering, you're greeted by a group of deer eagerly anticipating fruits. These white-tailed deer are the friendliest I've encountered on Long Island. They eat directly from people's hands and follow you like pets, showing no fear as they circle around your car for food. I've seen them enjoy carrots, baby tomatoes, and apples from visitors. Despite signs advising against feeding the deer, many people do so anyway. Note that bathrooms are closed during the offseason. I also noticed an off-roading outer beach access, though I didn't venture to drive there. A tow truck is stationed at the entrance of Burma Road in case someone gets stuck on the beach. If you decide to drive to the beach with a permit, signs recommend a tire pressure of 10 to 20 PSI for off-roading, and you can reinflate your tires to the recommended pressure upon return. This park could use a bit of TLC to attract more satisfied visitors, which would benefit the local community year-round. I also wish beach access was available for AWD vehicles, as not everyone has a 4x4.
Please avoid leaving food for the deer in styrofoam cups. Today, I saw a deer with a styrofoam cup stuck on its face. Many people tried to help, but the deer, frightened and panicked, wouldn't come close enough for anyone to remove the cup. I hope it eventually managed to free itself.
This park is also home to the TWA Flight 800 Memorial, honoring the 230 people from 14 countries who perished in the crash. The families of the TWA Flight 800 Association raised the funds for this memorial.
Volker Sommer
Oerfaren strandbesökare
Stranden är helt fantastisk, och vågorna har precis rätt storlek för en rolig dag med hela familjen. Även om simning endast är tillåten i ett anvisat område, var det ganska rymligt under vårt besök på måndag, tisdag och onsdag i början av augusti. Sanden är fin och vattnet är uppfriskande rent. Det finns också några matalternativ, och jag rekommenderar starkt att du provar hummerrullen. För att få ut det mesta av kvällssolljuset anlände vi efter 17:30. när parkering är gratis (det kostar $18 under dagtid).