Heckscher Park: A Serene Escape in Huntington

Getting There

• Train

  Take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) from your starting location in Long Island to Huntington Station. Once you arrive at Huntington Station, exit the train and head towards the main street (New York Avenue). Walk north on New York Avenue until you reach the intersection with Main Street. Turn left onto Main Street and continue walking until you reach the intersection with Prime Avenue. From there, turn right onto Prime Avenue. Heckscher Park will be on your left at the intersection with NY-25A.

• Bus

  Check the Suffolk County Transit Bus schedule for a bus route that goes to Huntington. A common route is the S1 bus, which travels along Route 110. Get off at the stop nearest to Huntington Village. From there, walk north on New York Avenue until you reach Main Street. Turn left on Main Street and walk to the intersection with Prime Avenue. Turn right on Prime Avenue, and Heckscher Park will be on your left at the intersection with NY-25A.

• Bicycle

  If you are near Huntington, you can rent a bicycle for the day. Start from Huntington Village and head east on Main Street until you reach Prime Avenue. Turn right onto Prime Avenue, and continue straight until you arrive at Heckscher Park, located at NY-25A & Prime Ave.

• Walking

  If you are already in Huntington Village, simply walk towards Main Street. Head north on New York Avenue, turn left onto Main Street, and then right onto Prime Avenue. Heckscher Park will be on your left at the intersection with NY-25A, just a short walk from the center of the village.