Parks
94 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- Huntington Beach Community Association1 mi from downtown
- Pickle Park1.2 mi from downtown
- Fleets Cove Beach Park1.3 mi from downtown
On a budget
Free things to do in Huntington
5 kinds of free outings in and around Huntington.
Good days out in Huntington don’t have to cost anything. These ideas come from the city’s parks, libraries, historic landmarks and nearby public lands. For free concerts, markets and festivals this week, see the free events calendar.
Libraries
Borrow books, movies and museum passes, and join free programs.
- Huntington Public Library338 Main Street
Historic places
99 landmarks on the National Register, many easy to see on a walk.
- Oheka CastleBuilt 1919
- Caumsett State Historic Park
- Huntington Harbor LightBuilt 1857
Hiking
Trails on public land; some areas charge a parking or day-use fee.
- Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge4 mi northwest
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site6 mi west
- Fire Island National Seashore24 mi southeast
Wildlife viewing
Birding and nature watching on public land.
- Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge4 mi northwest
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site6 mi west
- Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge7 mi west
Around town
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What are free things to do in Huntington?
Parks, Libraries, Historic places, Hiking, Wildlife viewing. City parks and libraries are free; some outdoor areas on federal land charge a parking or day-use fee, noted on each listing.
Are there free events in Huntington this weekend?
Check the free events calendar, updated daily from local organizations, libraries and the city.
Do I need a library card to use the library?
No card is needed to visit or attend most programs; a free card from the local library lets you borrow books, movies and often museum passes.