14 Secret Gardens, Parks, and Green Spaces in the Hamptons

By Laura Euler Aug 17, 2015, 11:00am EDT

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By Laura Euler Aug 17, 2015, 11:00am EDT

It's high summer and the Hamptons are as crowded as they ever get—so why not hide away to a lesser-known park or green space? Or go to one of the few (but truly amazing) gardens that are open to the public. From the Chihuly-adorned Longhouse Reserve (above), to the adorable duck pond in East Hampton, here are some less-crowded green spaces to explore.

Meschutt Beach County Park

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Old North Highway & Canal Road, Hampton Bays, NY 11946

Ruth Wales Dupont Sanctuary

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Size: 31.5 acres Good for: Walking, watching birds and wildlife

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Captains Neck Lane, Southampton, NY 11968

Tuckahoe Woods Preserve

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Sebonac Road, Southampton, NY 11968

Emma Rose Elliston Park

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40 Millstone Brook Road, Southampton, NY 11968

Conscience Point Historic Site and Nature Walk

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1976 North Sea Road, Southampton, NY 11968

Trout Pond Park

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3252 Noyac Road, Sag Harbor, NY 11963

Bridge Gardens

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A wonderful oasis that spans over five acres and includes many specimens of trees, shrubs, hedgerow, roses, perennials and herbs.

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36 Mitchells Lane, Bridgehampton, NY 11932

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Madoo Conservancy

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Over the last forty years, artist and writer Robert Dash established a green, organic encyclopedia of gardening on two acres of land in Sagaponack, featuring Tudor, High Renaissance, early Greek, as well as Oriental garden influences.

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618 Sagg Main, Sagaponack, NY 11962

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Two Holes of Water Park

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Two Holes Water Road, East Hampton, NY 11937

Longhouse Reserve

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If you've never had the opportunity to visit this 16 acre sculpture garden in the middle of East Hampton, schedule a trip. Once you step foot inside, the sense of calm is entrancing.

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133 Hands Creek Rd, East Hampton, NY 11937

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The Duck Pond

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Home to arguably the most well-fed ducks ever, the Duck Pond at David's Lane is a wonderful way to kill an hour or two. After you feed the ducks, hit the nature trail.