Photo: Muncharelli · CC BY-SA 3.013% of Halesite’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 13% of Halesite’s land is conserved, about 72 acres. 71 acres are parks and preserves, 27 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Mill Dam Park, with 0.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Halesite Park
72 conserved acres
13% of Halesite’s land. Water is left out: Halesite has 0.9 square miles of land and 0.1 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Halesite’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 2 of 5 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOWN OF HUNTINGTON Land Local Park | Town or city | 66 | Unknown |
| Mill Dam Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 43 | Open |
| SUFFOLK COUNTY WATER AUTH Land Local Other or Unknown | Regional Water Districts | 4 | Unknown |
| Halesite Park Local Park | Town or city | 2 | Open |
| Halesite Marina Local Park | Town or city | 1 | Open |
2 lakes & rivers
1.1 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
The best walking months in Halesite: April to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.4 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 40 | 42 | 49 | 60 | 69 | 79 | 84 | 83 | 76 | 65 | 54 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 2.9 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.3 |
February is the driest month (2.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.3 inches fall in December, the wettest month. The climate in Halesite →
Halesite and its neighbors
Halesite has the most mapped trails of the 2 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesite | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Huntington Bay | 5% | 0.3 | 22 | 92% | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Halesite
Where can I hike in Halesite?
The longest trail networks: Mill Dam Park, 0.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Halesite’s trails?
Mill Dam Park and Halesite Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Halesite?
1.1 miles of bike routes are on the map: 1.1 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Halesite?
21,038 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Halesite or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 71 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Halesite neighbors.
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →