Playgrounds
3 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Albert Road Park B-80.8 mi from downtown
- West Village Green Park H-112.1 mi from downtown
- Abe Levitt Park2.3 mi from downtown
On a budget
Free things to do in Oyster Bay
4 kinds of free outings in and around Oyster Bay.
Good days out in Oyster Bay don’t have to cost anything. These ideas come from the city’s parks, libraries, historic landmarks and nearby public lands. For free concerts, markets and festivals this week, see the free events calendar.
Historic places
61 landmarks on the National Register, many easy to see on a walk.
- Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
- Farmingdale station
- Oyster Bay
Hiking
Trails on public land; some areas charge a parking or day-use fee.
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site9 mi north
- Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge12 mi north
- Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny23 mi southwest
Wildlife viewing
Birding and nature watching on public land.
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site9 mi north
- Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge10 mi north
- Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge12 mi north
Around town
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
Birdwatching in Oyster Bay Long Island NY
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Oyster Bay Oyster Festival and Cold Spring Harbor in the Fall on Long Island
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What are free things to do in Oyster Bay?
Playgrounds, Historic places, Hiking, Wildlife viewing. City parks and libraries are free; some outdoor areas on federal land charge a parking or day-use fee, noted on each listing.
Are there free events in Oyster Bay this weekend?
Check the free events calendar, updated daily from local organizations, libraries and the city.
Do I need a library card to use the library?
No card is needed to visit or attend most programs; a free card from the local library lets you borrow books, movies and often museum passes.