# Heckscher State Park > Vast park grounds include beach views, spacious campgrounds, and modern cottages. Peaceful and quiet atmosphere prevails despite summer crowds, with plenty of benches and grills scattered throughout. Facilities support family picnics, playground activities, and group gatherings in pavilion areas. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/HeckscherStatePark - Address: 1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip, New York, United States - Phone: +16315812100 - Website: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/heckscher/details.aspx ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Peaceful — 10/10 - Date Spots — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Sunset — 10/10 - Quiet — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Chill — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 9.5/10 - Outdoor Space — 9.5/10 - Parks — 9.3/10 - Kid Friendly — 9.3/10 - Meditation Spot — 8.7/10 - Parking Available — 8.3/10 - Picnic — 8.1/10 ## What people say - "It's a great place for a picnic with lots of shade and space." - "I found the park to be beautiful with amazing views." - "It's so clean and quiet here." ## Good to know - The park is free after 4pm on weekdays and after 6pm on weekends. - There is a $10 entry fee to the park. - Expect ticks from March through October; take precautions when visiting. - Public bathrooms are clean and accessible throughout the park. - Dogs are not allowed in the park, which may surprise some visitors. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.