Suffolk County Department Of Parks News

Suffolk County Department Of Parks News


May 16, 2026

Waterfront Access Expands Along South Shore

New boardwalks, trails, and waterfront parks are opening up some of the South Shore’s most scenic bayfront locations just in time for summer.

Daily Feed

Sports

Let's Call it Lax Island

You might as well start calling it “Lax Island” with what Stony Brook Seawolves has accomplished this season. In a remarkable showing, the program captured both the men’s and women’s CAA lacrosse championships on the same day, cementing Stony Brook’s place as a true powerhouse in the sport. For the women’s team, success has become the standard.


Sports

Mount Sinai and Rocky Point Seniors Earn Prestigious Honors

At this week’s Town Board meeting, Dan Panico joined Jane Bonner and the entire town board to recognize two outstanding local student-athletes for their remarkable accomplishments. Madison Grego of Mount Sinai High School and Yuuki Donnelly of Rocky Point High School were honored as recipients of the prestigious News 12 Scholar Athlete Award.


Sports

Sachem Sets a School Record with League Title

The Sachem North Softball team delivered a championship performance this week, clinching the Section XI League title in confident fashion and capping off one of the most successful seasons in program history.