Valley Stream State ParkThings to Do
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When to Go
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 32
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 4° | -5° | 83 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 5° | -4° | 78 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 10° | 2° | 104 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 92 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 96 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 26° | 21° | 72 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 29° | 24° | 94 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 28° | 24° | 113 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 24° | 20° | 84 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 9° - 18° | 13° | 83 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 12° | 5° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 7° | -2° | 92 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
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.