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.
Valley Stream State Park at a Glance#
Address: Valley Stream State Park, Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Website: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/valleystream
Hours: Daily dawn-dusk
Admission: 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.
Weather & Climate near Valley Stream State Park#
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.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (113 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).