hempstead lake state park (Valley Stream, Wantagh: area, pay, place)

[BrooklynPub]

is it a good place to bring a grill and bbq, does it get crowded on weekends, is it scenic. is there another good place to bbq keep in mind coming from brooklyn thanks

[VanillaEps]

Eisenhower, Wantagh, or Cedar Creek are probably better options than Hempstead Lake State Park.

[30to66at55]

Ive seen people BBQing right along the shore off the Belt Parkway. Wouldnt that be more convenient for you?

[unctorious]

Originally Posted by BrooklynPub

is it a good place to bring a grill and bbq, does it get crowded on weekends, is it scenic. is there another good place to bbq keep in mind coming from brooklyn thanks

I've only been there once but it did have an area with picnic tables and permanently installed charcoal grills - that was summer of 2001 though.

[lubby]

I agree Eisenhower, Bethpage state park and cedar creek.

[Peppin0]

Valley Stream State Park is also good for grilling... it's right of the Southern State and they have a lot of charcoal bins

[PatDJohns]

Originally Posted by BrooklynPub

is it a good place to bring a grill and bbq, does it get crowded on weekends, is it scenic. is there another good place to bbq keep in mind coming from brooklyn thanks

They have quite a few grills located in the park and it does not get too crowded on the weekend. There is also a nice trail around the lake and place for dogs to play. Its a really great park although you do have to pay to park your car.

[DawnSells]

You have to be a Nassau resident for Eisenhower. Belmont is a State Park. They have grills, paddle boats, and a play area for kids

[bigjretrac]

The first word in the name of the park probably scares off quite a few people

[MathSciGirl]

Agree for Bethpage and Belmont