State Park · New York, United States
Brookhaven State Park
Brookhaven State Park is a state park in New York, United States, covering 1,638 acres (663 ha), established in 1971; it recorded 71,672 visits in 2024.
State Park · New York, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Long Island, New York, United States |
| Area | 1,638 acres (663 ha) |
| Established | 1971 |
| Annual visits (2024) | 71,672 |
| Coordinates | 40.9219° N, 72.8672° W |
| Managed by | New York state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Brookhaven State Park
Brookhaven State Park is a 1,638-acre (6.63 km2) state park in Wading River and Ridge, New York, approximately 74 miles (119 km) east of New York City. Established in 1971, the park land was formerly the property of Brookhaven National Laboratory. Protecting a large amount of the Long Island Pine Barrens, the park also contains scattered wetlands. Brookhaven State Park is located along the east side William Floyd Parkway, between NY 25 and NY 25A. The park contains 25 miles (40 km) of multi-use trails.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | New York City, New York |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 74 miles east of New York City |
Airports near this park
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- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 51.6 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 53.5 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 70.0 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Brookhaven State Park?
Brookhaven State Park is in New York, United States (40.9219° N, 72.8672° W).
When was Brookhaven State Park established?
Brookhaven State Park was established in 1971, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Brookhaven State Park?
Brookhaven State Park covers 1,638 acres (663 ha).
How many people visit Brookhaven State Park each year?
It recorded 71,672 recreation visits in 2024, the latest published figure.
How do I get to Brookhaven State Park?
The nearest town is New York City, New York. about 74 miles east of New York City.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_York_state_parks — Wikipedia list of New York state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brookhaven_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).