One Day, 3 Parks

PRESS RELEASE ONE DAY, 3 PARKS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026 Come join us for a fun-filled family day and enjoy our parks! The Friends of Heckscher State Park, Bayard Cutting Arboretum Horticultural Society, Friends of Connetquot River State Park Preserve, and the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference are excited to announce a special event this fall featuring three state parks in Suffolk County: Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Connetquot River State Park Preserve, and Heckscher State Park. These parks form a unique cluster of state parklands situated just a few miles apart, offering over 5,700 acres of diverse outdoor experiences. Visitors can enjoy the extensive woodlands and river corridor of Connetquot State Park, the pristine riverfront grounds of Bayard Cutting Arboretum, and the vast recreational attractions of Heckscher State Park on the Great South Bay. On Saturday, October 3, 2026, all three parks will offer special activities throughout the day, hosted by Friends group volunteers at each location. Snacks and Giveaways and even a Raffle or two! Bayard Cutting Arboretum: 9:15 AM Manor House Guided Tour 9:45 AM Scarecrow to Farm Guided Tour Anytime Scavenger Hunt Anytime Bird Coloring Tables, Nature Activities Connetquot State Park Preserve: 11:45 AM House Guided Tour 12:15 PM Hike Guided Walking Tour 1:00 PM Fish Hatchery Guided Tour Heckscher State Park: 2:15 PM Disc Golf Demonstration 2:30 PM Guided Nature Walk 3:30 PM Children’s Activities Anytime Scavenger Hunt /Exploration Hunt 4:15 – Close End of Day Celebration Live Music – Food Trucks – Bring a picnic basket All are Invited! For more information, please visit https://www.bcahortsociety.org