The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy

I love it here so much. Perfect place for kids under 8. Everything is digestible and well done, without being too much. Just a perfect place.

15 dollars to park. At this stage in my life, I am starting to understand the benefits of a high entrance fee.

This is one of those places you want to give less than 5-star to keep the crowds away! Living close by, I'm here often with our dog children to enjoy walking all over the place getting our steps in. There is so much history, landmark buildings, Hampton house rentable for events, garden, children area with playground (etc), children train ride, water views, lake, new gazebo, walk paths, beach (sunbathing & fishing) convenient parking area and continual seasonal events. My favorite is walking in the light mist or rain usually when no one is around except few dog lovers. I personally find the membership fee more than worth it. In case I'm not clear, I highly recommend this place.

One of our favorite pandemic discoveries. I love this place for its rich history, grand buildings, beautiful gardens &
most of all the raw beauty of its beach.

It started with a slow drive over an old bridge which really sets you up for what you're about to experience. The first thing you see is a beautiful old castle, you might think that's the only castle you'll see but you'd be dead wrong. In the distance there is an equally stunning historical castle that strikes awe as you approach. There are simple easy trails to the stunning beach. The only reason why this is getting 4 stars is because you could not tour the castles and the gift shop was lackluster. Otherwise would recommend.

Unbeknownst to us, we came here a bit too early for the buildings to be open to the public. I don't mean time of day early, I mean that we need to come back later in Spring when they'd allow visitors to go inside. I think it was set to open Memorial Day weekend or thereabouts, and we were there early April. Nevertheless, there are lots of outdoor grassy areas and/or trails, not to mention a beach, that we did NOT avail ourselves to because my back was hurting that day, and it just wouldn't have been a good idea to test out. I think we'll just have to come back and try again when it's not considered Winter hours. Next time, I'll check to see what's going on beforehand, and who knows, maybe my back will allow me to walk around, too !!

What a Beautiful, fantastical New York landmark this is. With it's whimsical history of the roaring 1920's this place has it all (there's a few castles!). Nestled at the tip of Hempstead Long Island-getting here was an easy hour drive. Paid the $15 parking fee and were free to roam around the castle grounds. At the entrance there's a big map that directs you to trails that lead to each castle (guided tours are provided with a fee). There is a particular trail past the duck pond- that leads straight to a deserted beach-What an amazing find! The water was clear and not polluted- it might be nice to sweep up the dead seaweeds though. The castle grounds with it's well manicured gardens was as marvelous as it gets- kind of reminds me of the Great Gatsby (the movie). After the walk around there is a children's playground that has a mini zip line for young kids to play and have fun on. Overall, a great place to spend time with the family.

July 2020. Beautiful grounds! I hadn't been here in years. It was a great place for some outdoor time with friends on a weekday afternoon during the pandemic.

There are signs throughout about mask-wearing and social-distancing, which helped us to feel comfortable and safe.

Note that the tours and buildings are currently closed (other than the restrooms). Looking forward for when they are able to safely open!

There were a few families at the park this afternoon as well. There are kid-friendly trails, etc. Some people brought dogs but the actual dog run had a sign that it is closed.

There are seats and picnic tables that we took a mental note of for future reference as a lovely outdoor space to safely eat while distanced.

We walked most of the trails and admired the water and the beach. There were people on the beach and even in the water, but there are no lifeguards and there are signs that the beach is closed. (We admired the beach and water from the shore, away from other people and without actually walking on the sand.)

There is a $15 entrance fee per car but you can also get an unlimited annual pass.

Parking car pass is $15, but you can get a free one from your local library!

This is a huge, clean, and quiet park that makes for such a relaxing hour or two. Come for a brisk walk, a picnic, time by the dog park, or an adventure through the castle on a sunny day. I wandered with my mom and brother around the pond, trail 3, trail 5, and the area by the Hempstead House. The air is so clear and the land is so spacious. It's awesome especially if you want some private time with someone. There's also a rose garden, but it's being worked on for some Netflix show. Grab a map and explore!

There are also yoga/meditation sessions, mansion tours, family nature programs, and seasonal celebrations. Look up their calendar and plan a visit with your family for sure.

This gorgeous place is very quiet. The admission was only $15 / per car so it was worth it. This is a nice get away from the city. They have a mini beach and forest trails for people take a walk around the garden / landscape. They have a dog park for dogs owners. Although I wish the castle and Hempstead House was open. I was told it has been closed for two years. I am not sure if it is due to pandemic or renovation processes. But it was still nice to see exterior of the house and castle. Definitely beautiful overall. I love it!

I love this place. It is well maintained and I love that it is dog friendly. It was our spot to catch some fresh air and sun without being too close to other people during COVID. We loved walking by the mini beach. We purchased the family membership for the year for $120. It was worth it for us since we came every weekend in the early morning during the summer (included admissions and parking). Parking is usually $15 per car.