Short List Long Island - Your resource for the best Long Island gardens, parks and activities

A unique combination of mansion, marine and natural history museum, planetarium and park - is dedicated to the education and enjoyment of the people of Long Island and beyond. [more]

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park has over 409 acres of greenhouses, lawns, paths and gardens as well as a historic 65 room Tudor mansion. Open for tours from spring through the fall, the grounds include The Italian Blue Pool Garden, Garden Court, [more]

As one of the most calm rivers on Long Island, the Carmans River is great for a relaxing afternoon adventure. You can launch from the upper or lower portion of the river, which runs about nine miles long from the center of Long Island down to the Great South Bay in Brookhaven. [more]

Carmen's River
Brookhaven, Long Island

As one of the most calm rivers on Long Island, the Carmans River is great for a relaxing afternoon adventure. You can launch from the upper or lower portion of the river, which runs about nine miles long from the center of Long Island down to the Great South Bay in Brookhaven. [more]

Planting Fields
Brookhaven, Long Island

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park has over 409 acres of greenhouses, lawns, paths and gardens as well as a historic 65 room Tudor mansion. Open for tours from spring through the fall, the grounds include The Italian Blue Pool Garden, Garden Court, [more]

Japanese Garden
Mill Neck, Long Island

One of the few traditional Japanese gardens in the northeast, this 4 acre Mill Neck, Long Island sanctuary combines several design concepts. Upon entering the garden, you will pass over the 'yari-mizu' (drawn stream) which flows down to the garden and pond. [more]