Free Event Admission
Families (All Ages) | Walk
This free event will take place at Field 10 of Jones Beach. Drop in anytime between 10am - 3pm to talk with an educator and go looking for seals swimming along in the bay. This hike is 1.5 miles out-and-back. Our educators will have a scope to help patrons spot any seals.
There will be a raffle for a free Empire Pass during this program. Speak to a staff member to fill out the form and enter!
Wear boots, bring binoculars, and dress in layers, with scarves, hats, and gloves.
We're excited to see you!
Celebrate the new year in the outdoors with a First Day Hike at one of the many events across the state and nation.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) invite New Yorkers to kick off 2023 by participating in one of the many hikes being held at state parks, historic sites, wildlife areas, trails, and public lands across the Empire State.
This event is OUTDOORS. Dress appropriately.