Playgrounds
68 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Yaphank Lake Park1.1 mi from downtown
- Cathedral Pines County Park1.4 mi from downtown
- Gordon Heights Children's Park2.1 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Brookhaven with kids
5 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Brookhaven, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Indoor fun
Places to go when it’s too hot, cold or wet outside.
- Bellport Brookhaven Historical MuseumHistory museum
- Celebrity MuseumsMuseum
- Long Island ExploriumChildrens museum
Bakeries
4 local bakeries in Brookhaven.
- MademoisellePatchogue
- Sugar Dreams BakeryEast Patchogue
- The Bread Palace Bakery & CafeFarmingville
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge5 mi southeast
- Elizabeth Alexandra Morton National Wildlife Refuge30 mi east
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site30 mi west
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge5 mi southeast
- Fire Island National Seashore12 mi south
- Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge27 mi west
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Brookhaven with kids?
Playgrounds (68), Indoor fun (19), Bakeries (4), Picnic spots (13), Wildlife and nature (23). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Brookhaven for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Brookhaven when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.