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
Family
Things to do in Oyster Bay with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Oyster Bay, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Indoor fun
Places to go when it’s too hot, cold or wet outside.
- ChalikianAntique store
- G. Willikers GiftsToy store
- Locust Valley BookstoreBookstore
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site9 mi north
- Governors Island National Monument28 mi west
- Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument29 mi west
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- 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
Get a feel for the city
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 is there to do in Oyster Bay with kids?
Playgrounds (3), Indoor fun (6), Picnic spots (12), Wildlife and nature (18). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Oyster Bay for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Oyster Bay when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.