State Park · New York

Sunken Meadow State Park

Location: Suffolk County, New York
Nearest town: 1.7 miles north of Kings Park
Type: State Park

About Sunken Meadow State Park

Also carrying the name Governor Alfred E. Smith State Park, this stretch of shoreline covers 1,287 acres on Long Island's north shore. The grounds hold a 27-hole golf course and a nature center, giving visitors both a place to play and a place to walk through natural surroundings. Reaching the park means taking the Sunken Meadow State Parkway, built specifically for that access.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Sunken Meadow State Park is in Suffolk County, New York, 1.7 miles north of Kings Park. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.