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Long Island State Parks Trivia Quiz

Long Island in New York is home to a plethora of state parks. Let's see how many of them you have heard of. Best of luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Yankeegirl742. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Yankeegirl742

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
292,648

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
366

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which Long Island State Park is located on the western tip of Fire Island? Hint

Belmont Lake State Park

Connetquot River State Park

Nissequogue River State Park

Robert Moses State Park

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Long Island State Park sits on a peninsula in Gardiners Bay and is located on the eastern tip of the north fork? Hint

Orient Beach State Park

Trail View State Park

Hecksher State Park

Sunken Meadow State Park

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Long Island State Park has a fifteen thousand seat amphitheater? Hint

Shadmoor State Park

Jones Beach State Park

Camp Hero State Park

Cold Spring Harbor State Park

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Long Island State Park hosted the U.S. Open in 2002? Hint

Belmont Lake State Park

Bethpage State Park

Hecksher State Park

Wildwood State Park

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Long Island State Park has over fifty miles of hiking trails? Hint

Connetquot River State Park

Hempstead Lake State Park

Orient Beach State Park

Captree State Park

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Long Island State Park links Cold Spring Harbor State Park to Bethpage State Park? Hint

Valley Stream State Park

Wildwood State Park

Trail View State Park

Sunken Meadow State Park

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Long Island State Park is located on Jericho Turnpike? Hint

Montauk Point State Park

Gilgo State Park

Bayswater State Park

Caleb Smith State Park

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Long Island State Park was renamed after one of New York's governors? Hint

Montauk Downs State Park

Hither Hills State Park

Jones Beach State Park

Sunken Meadow State Park

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Long Island State Park houses the historic Montauk Lighthouse? Hint

Montauk Downs State Park

Montauk Point State Park

Camp Hero State Park

Shadmoor State Park

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Question 10 of 10

10. What Long Island State Park is known for the "walking dunes"? Hint

Captree State Park

Connetquot River State Park

Trail View State Park

Hither Hills State Park

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Long Island State Park is located on the western tip of Fire Island?

Answer: Robert Moses State Park

Robert Moses State Park is all about the water. If you enjoy swimming, surfing, fishing, or boating, this state park is your water activity hot spot.

2. Which Long Island State Park sits on a peninsula in Gardiners Bay and is located on the eastern tip of the north fork?

Answer: Orient Beach State Park

Orient Beach State Park has breathtaking woodlands which are populated by red cedars, black-jack oak trees, and prickly-pear cacti.

3. Which Long Island State Park has a fifteen thousand seat amphitheater?

Answer: Jones Beach State Park

Jones Beach State Park has a two mile boardwalk to stroll on as well as over six miles of beach to lay on. Jones Beach is accessible via the Wantagh or Meadowbrook parkways. Live concerts frequently occur here during the summer months.

4. Which Long Island State Park hosted the U.S. Open in 2002?

Answer: Bethpage State Park

Bethpage State Park has some beautiful golf courses. It is located on the border of Nassau and Suffolk counties.

5. Which Long Island State Park has over fifty miles of hiking trails?

Answer: Connetquot River State Park

Connetquot River State Park is massive. It is over three thousand acres and extends from Veterans highway to Sunrise highway. The park is filled with deer and turtles.

6. Which Long Island State Park links Cold Spring Harbor State Park to Bethpage State Park?

Answer: Trail View State Park

Trail View State Park is a favorite spot for bird watchers. It became a State Park in 2002. Watch out for ticks!

7. Which Long Island State Park is located on Jericho Turnpike?

Answer: Caleb Smith State Park

Caleb Smith State Park has over five hundred acres of nature to take in. Whether you are fly fishing on the Nissequogue River or hiking through wetlands, Caleb Smith offers to each and every visitor a unique approach to viewing nature.

8. Which Long Island State Park was renamed after one of New York's governors?

Answer: Sunken Meadow State Park

Sunken Meadow State Park is located on the north shore of Long Island in Suffolk County. Sunken Meadow State Park was renamed after New York Governor Alfred E. Smith who was governor during most of the 1920s.

9. Which Long Island State Park houses the historic Montauk Lighthouse?

Answer: Montauk Point State Park

The Long Island Sound meets the Atlantic Ocean at Orient Point State Park. The tides from the Block Island Sound nearby are truly a sight to behold as the sun sets in the distance.

10. What Long Island State Park is known for the "walking dunes"?

Answer: Hither Hills State Park

The walking dunes are giant sand dunes that mummify the nearby trees as they continuously move throughout Hither Hills State Park. It's pretty crazy to see with your own two eyes.

Source: Author Yankeegirl742

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