If you seeking relaxation in an idyllic setting this is the place to go. Great for a relaxing walk or to sit and enjoy the scenery.

Quiet, peaceful shoreline walking trails excellent for birders. Always visitors photographing birds. Met a birder photographing migrating Ruby Throated Hummingbirds near entrance to preserve where they have gardens that attract these beautiful birds. Never disappointing.

The opportunity to walk through one of the few salt marshes left on Long Island makes the Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area a must visit. The diversity of marine birds, including a pair of nesting ospreys is tremendous. I have seen dozens of different species, including an Osprey flying back to feed its fledglings with a whole flounder in its talons.The Study Area is particularly beautiful during the changing of the tides when the mud flats are exposed and bay is either filling or emptying its basin. The only downside is that the Study Area is not open Sundays and its limited hours.

A great and unique spot for nature walks and wildlife (especially birds) encounters.

I love visiting here. A nice walk surrounded by egrets and other waterfowl

Quiet place, beautiful view and plenty of birds to watch!

Alot of birds to look at. You really get to appreciate the marsh land ecosystem on longisland. Staff is super knowledgeable. Just remember to be quiet around the bird photographers/ watchers so you dont care the birds off.

What an incredible place to see some of the most Rare and interesting birds! Absolutely beautiful and serene. A true gem in our community.

Great little area to walk around and see how our native wetlands should look when allowed to thrive. Conveniently located in between a golf course, old landfill, and residential area :(So grateful for what the folks at the MNSA do for our environment and for the education of our community!!

Love this little preserve. Only wish it was opened on Sundays.

Nice place for bird watching and walk.

Nice place for a walk.Even better if you like birds and taking a walk.As you can see from some of the pictures.They do a very nice job maintaining the area.

Pristine wildlife refuge... Lets keep it that way.

A nice place to escape the city hustle for a bit and look at some wildlife.

Awesome place! Peaceful, beautiful, relaxing

A wonderful nature area with a variety of sights and sounds. Great views of the bay and salt marsh with a number of beautiful species

Beautiful park, the people that work here are really friendly!!!!

Amazing nature preserve in Long Island. Really peaceful with lots of wildlife to see.

Amazing Oasis full of wildlife, lush wetlands and expensive views hidden in the middle of suburbia.

The Nature Study is Beautiful! Not very big, but pristine wetlands in the midst of Suburbia. A wide variety of species if U look around. Highly recommended for a nature stroll and a beautiful afternoon. 1 hour to 90 minute visit is what U need.

Wonderful to walk around the area seeing different wild life and plants

SOO DISAPPOINTED!!MY 3 DAUGHTERS AND I WERE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING WHAT THIS WAS ALL ABOUT ..IT WAS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING . NOTHING TO SEE, NOTHING TO TOUCH !.WE WERE..SOOO BORED WE TOOK A PICTURE OF OURSELVES SITTING ON A PLASTIC CHAIR WE FOUND! DO NOT RECOMMEND..!

Loved it

One of my favourite place to see marsh birds.Very easy walking around. There are boardwalks and flat trails so good for everybody of all ages. Definitely worth a visit or two.

Its very nice there, Mike was very informative.

Nice duck boards to view the marsh. Informative displays along the path and a good chance to see local maritime species

Great place to birdwatch.

All of the most natural of nature is preseved here

It was great a lot of action nice birds

I love coming here! Its so peaceful!

The nature study area it is exactly what it says and means a nice relaxing place to walk around and view nature in this Preserve

First time here. Looks nice so far. Entry is free. They have a small parking lot (maybe 12 cars).RestroomsPicnic tablesBicycle rackMore to come ...Been here less than 15 minutes and so far weve seen a green heron (1) and several white heron / egrets (about 15 or so).Seems like a quiet / peaceful place. Great to come for a relaxing walk. (Not a good place for running or cycling.)Nice place to spend an hour. Maybe 90 minutes. Thats about it. It isnt huge.It is nice. The trails are very peaceful. The marsh is teaming with life! Shorebirds. Clams and mussels. Killifish.It appears to be sandwiched between a golf course and landfill - so its fairly quiet. You do hear the occasional plane overhead (coming from JFK, I assume).If youre a photographer, be sure to bring your camera - with a telephoto lens if you have one.Enjoy! :-)

Very nice location well laid-out well planned out very birder friendly as well as bird friendly. A real pain to get to though takes forever with all the small streets that you have to drive through to get to it.

Lots of wildlife and beautiful view

This place is for professional, amateur, and casual nature lovers. The view and the smell of the area is refreshing.

Such a great place

I enjoyed the area the small kiosks of information can use some updating. Also, the day I went I visited outside the office hours. Will go back for exhibit hours.

Loved this place. Kim was excellent with our group.

Educational and fun! And relaxing :)

Great place to get away from the everyday.

Great little secret for nature and science lovers tucked away in Oceanside.

Great for all ages especially for kids!

Its a good place for walking and relaxing. You can easily spend hours looking at the birds.

Beautiful!!! Great place for a quiet walk while watching birds. Love it!

Great place for the family!!

Fantastic to have such a special preserve so local.

Great place to take the kids for a walk.

Last time I visited, there was lots of dog poop on the boardwalk :(((

Always the best.

Great place for bird watching.

Great birdwatching

Beautiful

Pretty

Nice area for birding

Love places like this

Great place to go