Arthur H Kunz County Park

Tucked along the banks of the Nissequogue River, Arthur H Kunz County Park feels like a secret pocket of wildness in suburban Long Island. The trails wind through dense, mixed hardwoods, where sunlight dances on tidal creeks and hidden ponds. Here, the hush of the forest is only interrupted by birdsong or the crunch of gravel underfoot. This is not a manicured city park; it’s a patchwork of rolling hills, tangled undergrowth, and sudden vistas—perfect for those who want to wander off the grid, even if just for an afternoon. Locals often use these trails as their personal escape, while the park’s link to the Long Island Greenbelt Trail draws hikers from further afield, connecting communities along its scenic route. There’s no playground or picnic area, just the raw, uncurated beauty of nature doing its thing. Arthur H Kunz is the kind of place you stumble upon, then return to when you need a dose of solitude or a reminder of Long Island’s wilder side.