Playgrounds
42 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Walker Park1.2 mi from downtown
- Islip Beach1.3 mi from downtown
- Benjamin's Memorial Beach1.3 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Islip with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Islip, 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.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Islip Public Library71 Monell Avenue
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site19 mi northwest
- Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge20 mi east
- Governors Island National Monument41 mi west
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Fire Island National Seashore12 mi east
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site19 mi northwest
- Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge19 mi northwest
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Islip with kids?
Playgrounds (42), Libraries (1), Picnic spots (12), Wildlife and nature (19). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Islip 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 Islip when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.