Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve
Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve is a family-friendly park in Commack, NY, featuring nature trails, a farm section, playground with slides and swings, picnic areas with barbecue grills and tables, and accessible facilities including wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. It offers activities for kids and adults alike, including hiking and opportunities to enjoy nature and observe animals. Parking is primarily for Smithtown residents, but street parking is available nearby. The park is praised for its clean, safe environment and well-maintained amenities, making it ideal for picnics, family outings, and kids’ birthdays.
Reviews
Beautiful park with nature trails, farm animals, playground, orchard and nature center. Most controversial issue associated with the park is related to its parking being restricted only to Smithtown residents. However you can legally park in about two blocks from park’s entrance (that’s where signs prohibiting street parking finally disappear) and be in the park in less than 5 mins. It would be fairer to allow fee-based parking to non-residents. This issue aside, this park is one of the best of its kind in Long Island.
Really nice park with lots to offer for kids and family. We went in fall so things at the farm were slow, but it was fun for the kids to see the animals and walk on the nature trail. The new playground is fantastic as is the picnic area that was recently rebuilt. check it out!!
The farm section is smaller than I thought. I would have loved for my kids to have been able to feed the animals but I understand their reasoning as to why. The playground is pretty decent. The splash park part was closed so we didn’t get to experience it, maybe we’ll come back when it’s a little warmer outside.
Finally found a park to take my grandson that is clean and safe with many activities. Love this place.
Absolutely great shady place for kids and family. Picnic and cool off this hot summer !
Bring apples to feed animals.
Note: Only for Smithtown Residents.