Visit Hempstead Plains Preserve

Visit the best remaining example of Hempstead Plains grassland prairie.

With almost a mile of trails, the Hempstead Plains Preserve offers visitors the chance to experience Long Island’s critically endangered, grassland prairie.

The preserve is home to 250 species of plants including several that are globally rare. This biologically rich area provides important habitat for a wide variety of birds and butterflies.

Trail Map

Hours
Fridays, 3:30-6 p.m.
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 noon
Sundays by appointment

Address
Hempstead Plains Education Center
Garden City, NY 11530

Questions
info@hempsteadplains.org