Stroller- and wheelchair-accessible paths abound at Long Island parks, preserves and beachfront destinations. Parking is free unless noted.

Nassau

Bailey Arboretum

194 Bailey Rd., Locust Valley

There's a paved path from the parking lot to the Bailey estate house, and one along the sensory garden. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; baileyarboretum.com, 516-801-1458.

Centennial Park

Centennial Avenue, Roosevelt

Paths wind around recreational fields and a playground. Open dawn to dusk; nassaucountyny.gov, 516-571-8695.

Christopher Morley Park

Searingtown Road, Roslyn

Here you'll find a park with a playground and picnic area and a wide paved walking trail. Open dawn to dusk; nassaucountyny.gov, 516-571-8113.

Eisenhower Park

Merrick and Stewart avenues, East Meadow

There's a paved 2-plus-mile winding trail around the park. Park near the playground at Field 2 and start at the beginning. Along the way, you'll find a mini-golf station, a track and a small lake. Open dawn to dusk; nassaucountyny.gov, 516-572-0347.

Inwood Park

600 Bayview Ave., Inwood

Paved walking paths and a park are surrounded by water at this trail located in the southwest part of Nassau County; nassaucountyny.gov, 516-571-7894.  

John J. Burns Park

4990 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park

Walk around the park to catch a game or two on the playing fields and ballparks, which are adjacent to a South Shore canal. Open dawn to dusk; oysterbaytown.com, 516-797-7980.  

Jones Beach State Park

2400 Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh

Home of 6.5 miles of white-sand beach on the Atlantic Ocean, the boardwalk is a 4-mile out-and-back trail parallel to the ocean. Open dawn to dusk; parks.ny.gov, 516-785-1600. Parking: $10 a car daily May 25-Sept. 15; $8 weekends and holidays May 19 and Sept. 21-Nov. 3.

Long Beach Boardwalk

Neptune Boulevard to New York Avenue, Long Beach

Open to strollers, 2.2 miles one way, double it up for a workout; open dusk to dawn daily; longbeachny.gov, 516-431-1000.

Mary Jane Davies Green

Plandome Road, Manhasset

Paved pathways throughout the park; open 7:30 a.m. to dusk; northhempsteadny.gov, 516-869-6311. Free street parking with two-hour limit.

Michael J. Tully Park

1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park

Take in nature on paved walking paths between 7:30 a.m. and dusk; northhempsteadny.gov, 516-869-6311. 

Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve

1600 Merrick Rd., Merrick

This park and preserve has an uphill, winding path. Once at the top, get ready for views of the New York City skyline. There's also a windmill and pond. Open 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March and October, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. April and September, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. May to August; front gates close 30 minutes prior to park closing; hempsteadny.gov, 516-804-2000.  

Rev. Arthur Mackey Sr. Park

49 Lakeside Dr., Roosevelt

Paved paths and a large playground area provide a range of activities for youngsters. Benches line the walkway. Open dawn to dusk daily; nassaucountyny.gov, 516-571-8692.  

Sands Point Preserve

127 Middle Neck Rd., Sands Point

Enjoy a paved hilly walk to the freshwater pond. Paved paths go between Hempstead House and Castle Gould. April 3 to May 26 and Sept. 4 to Nov. 3: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Memorial Day; May 29 to Sept. 2: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Labor Day. Admission: $15 carload, $4 per walk-in; collected all year; sandspointpreserveconservancy.org, 516-571-7901. 

Valley Stream State Park

Valley Stream State Park Road, Valley Stream

The walking paved trail is lined with trees and shrubs. There's also a picnic area and playground. Open dawn to dusk daily; parks.ny.gov, 516-825-4128. Parking: $8 a car daily May 25-Sept. 2; and weekends and holidays May 19 and Sept. 7-Oct. 14.

Wantagh Park

1 King Rd., Wantagh

A paved path passes the playground and dog run before reaching the waterfront. Open dawn to dusk daily; nassaucountyny.gov, 516-571-7460. Parking: $10 a car weekends and holidays for nonresidents from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Suffolk

Bayard Cutting Arboretum

440 Montauk Hwy., Great River

The main trail is stroller-friendly and makes its way around the state park that includes an arboretum as well as a mansion. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, April to October; bayardcuttingarboretum.com, 631-581-1002. Parking: $8 Tues.-Sun. May 1-Sept. 2, $8 weekends Sept. 7-mid-Nov. Special events may have additional entrance fees.

Belmont Lake State Park

North Babylon

A paved path meanders around the lake. Open dawn to dusk; parks.ny.gov, 631-669-1000. Parking: $8 a car daily May 25-Labor Day; weekends and holidays May 19 and Sept. 7-Oct. 14.

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve

25 Lloyd Harbor Rd., Huntington

Paved paths for about 3 miles; open dawn to dusk; parks.ny.gov, 631-423-1770. Parking: $8 per vehicle on weekends and holidays May 19 and Sept. 7-Oct. 14; May 25-Sept. 2, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.

Fire Island Lighthouse

Robert Moses State Park, parking field 5, Babylon

Follow the path to the gravel road to the National Seashore boardwalk that leads to the lighthouse. Open dawn to dusk; nps.gov, 631-569-2100. Lighthouse is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, tower 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, free admission to the museum; tower climb, $10, $5 ages 12 and younger plus be at least 42 inches to climb, $5 ages 62 and older, fireislandlighthouse.com, 631-583-5901. Parking at Robert Moses State Park: $10 a car daily May 25-Sept. 15; $8 weekends and holidays May 19 and Sept. 21-Nov. 10. 

Lakeland County Park

Johnson Avenue, Islandia

You'll find a nature trail boardwalk over the headwaters of the Connetquot River, where you can catch views of waterfowl and wildlife. Open dawn to dusk; suffolkcountyny.gov, 631-854-4949.

Sunken Meadow State Park

Route 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park

Strollers are allowed on the boardwalk and along the paved paths around the park. Open dawn to dusk; parks.ny.gov, 631-269-4333. Parking: $10 a car daily May 25-Sept. 8; $8 weekends and holidays May 19 and Sept. 14-Nov. 3.