Valley Stream State Park

Park Small suburban park with lake and recreation facilities

A suburban Nassau County park built around freshwater ponds and lawns; visitors come for walking paths, birdwatching, picnics and casual fishing close to Long Island communities.

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Valley Stream State Park
Valley Stream State Park, Nassau County, Long Island, New York
40.6757, -73.6968
Daily dawn-dusk
Free (New York State park)

How to Get to Valley Stream State Park #

Located in Valley Stream, Nassau County, the park is accessible via local roads and is a short drive or bus ride from Valley Stream Long Island Rail Road station (about 1-2 miles). Street parking and nearby municipal lots serve visitors.

Tips for Visiting Valley Stream State Park #

  • Visit on weekday mornings to see local birdlife along the lake before paddle-sport traffic picks up.
  • Bring binoculars for waterfowl and listen for migrating songbirds during spring and fall.
  • The park has good picnic facilities - use the quieter western shoreline if looking for solitude.

Best Time to Visit Valley Stream State Park #

Ideal in spring and fall for birdwatching and mild walking weather; summer can be busy but pleasant.

Spring
April-June · 45-75°F (7-24°C)
Good for migratory birds and comfortable weather for walking.
Fall
September-November · 45-70°F (7-21°C)
Crisp days and quieter trails as summer visitors thin out.

Weather & Climate near Valley Stream State Park #

Climate

Valley Stream State Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1086 mm/year), wettest in August, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 26°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 29°

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (113 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 28°

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 24°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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