John F. Kennedy Wildlife Sanctuary
Ocean Parkway, Babylon, 11702
GENERAL INFORMATION
Summary
John F. Kennedy Wildlife Sanctuary is just west of the Tobay Beach bay side. It has a mile and a half hiking trail and is considered to be on of the most important refuges for waterfowl in the Northeast. If you're up for some hiking, bird watching, or even fungi spotting, this is a great spot. This sanctuary can get muddy -- it's a very marshy area and the trails are not paved -- so bring boots if you don't mind getting dirty! You also must obtain a pass from the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department to enter the park.
Active
Parking
Free Parking
Admission Fees
$35 for pass
Admission
PASSHOLDERS ONLY
Pets Allowed
No
Open Hours
Dawn-Dusk Daily
Bathrooms
Yes
Stroller/Handicap Accessible
Yes
Benches
Yes - none shaded
Nature
This park is a nature sanctuary providing a wintering area for more than two dozen species of waterfowl. It serves as a migrating stopover for some and a home for several species of ducks and wading birds. The park features Guggenheim Pond which is home to herons, egrets, ibis and ducks such as the Black Duck and American Bittern. You can also see hawks and falcons here.
HOSPITALITY
Food/Drink Available
Yes
Food on Premises
Yes
Eating Facilities
Yes
Drinks/ Water Fountains
Yes
Grills
No
ACTIVITIES
Game tables
No
Swimming pool
No
Boating
Yes
Fishing
Yes
Bike Paths
No
Play Equipment
Playground with slides, swings, large climbing apparatus, overhead rings, sliding poles