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Perfect Places to Plan a Picnic on Long Island

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By Published: July 22 2017

LongIsland.com

Make a meal into an event by planning a picnic on the Island!

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Enjoy a pleasant afternoon on the Island by packing up a picnic and heading to one of these spots!

Photo by: Drew Coffman via Flickr. (CC BY 2.0)

Make the most out of the warm, sunny weather happening outside by bringing your next meal outdoors. While here on Long Island there are many fantastic restaurants to frequent, in addition to those restaurants, there are many different places to plop down for a pleasant picnic with family, friends, or that special someone. From a romantic picnic on the beach, to a fun picnic get together at a local park, there are many places to pick from when planning your perfect picnic.
 
Pack up a picnic for you and someone special and enjoy it together at one of these spots!
 
Belmont Lake State Park
625 Belmont Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704
631-667-5055
 
Blydenburgh County Park
Veteran's Memorial Highway, Smithtown, NY 11788
631-854-3712
 
Cedar Point County Park
5 Cedar Point Rd, East Hampton, NY 11937
631-852-7620
 
Christopher Morley Park
500 Searingtown Rd N, Roslyn, NY 11576
516-571-8113
 
Eisenhower Park
1899 Park Boulevard, Westbury, NY 11590
516-572-0348
 
Hempstead Lake State Park
Eagle Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552
516-766-1029
 
Montauk County Park
527 E Lake Dr, Montauk, NY 11954
631-852-7878
 
Southaven County Park
175 Gerard Rd, Yaphank, NY 11980
631-854-1414
 
Valley Stream State Park
Valley Stream State Park Rd, Valley Stream, NY 11580
516-825-4128
 
West Hills County Park
Sweet Hollow Rd, Melville, NY 11747
631-854-4423