Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park in Stony Brook University
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 1% of Stony Brook University’s land is conserved, about 13 acres. 7 acres are parks and preserves, 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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13 conserved acres
1% of Stony Brook University’s land. Who manages Stony Brook University’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 2 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUFFOLK COUNTYWATER AUTHORITY Land Local Other or Unknown | Regional Water Districts | 10 | Unknown |
| TOWN OF BROOKHAVENC/O DEPT OF FINANCE Land Local Park | Town or city | 2 | Unknown |
1 places to go in Stony Brook University
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
2 lakes & rivers
6.9 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 Stony Brook University: 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) | 39 | 41 | 48 | 59 | 69 | 78 | 83 | 82 | 75 | 64 | 54 | 44 |
| Rain (in) | 3.6 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
February is the driest month (3.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 4.6 inches fall in December, the wettest month. The climate in Stony Brook University →
Stony Brook University and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook University | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Stony Brook | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| East Setauket | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Setauket | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Stony Brook University
Are dogs allowed on Stony Brook University’s trails?
Staller Steps doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Stony Brook University?
6.9 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.2 of painted or protected lanes and 6.6 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Stony Brook University?
22,721 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Stony Brook University or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 7 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Stony Brook University 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 →