Luxury Cars in New York / Full Size Van Rentals and the Bayard Cutting Arboretum

This "oasis of beauty" is a place of rest and refreshment. They seek to "bring about a greater appreciation and understanding of the value and importance of informal planting". If you are looking for a place to relax, this is the place to come with your Van Rental. Here you will find a great collection of fir, spruce, pine, cypress, hemlock and other conifers; probably the most extensive to be found on Long Island. There are also a lot of dwarf evergreens, rhododendron, azaleas, hollies and oaks, wildflowers and daffodils. This provides food and homes for land and aquatic birds, fox, raccoon and other wildlife. Located in Oakdale, it is easy to get here with your Van Rental.

Attractions

Special events take place at the park throughout the year. In July and August there are Shakespeare in the Park performances. In 2006 the play is "The Taming of the Shrew".
At Christmas there is a holiday tree lighting early in December to celebrate the holiday season.

Directions

If you are coming from the West with your Van Rental, take the Grand Central Parkway to the Northern Parkway, or take the Long Island Expressway to Sagtikos State Parkway, then go south to the Southern State Parkway. Next go east to Heckscher State Parkway, then south to Montauk Highway (Route 27A, exit 45E) to the Arboretum. Parking is available for your Van Rental.
If you are coming from Eastern Long Island, take the Sunrise Highway (Route 27) west to the Southern State Parkway, then go south to exit 45E (Route 27A). Next go east on Route 27A with your Van Rental to the Arboretum.

Other Nearby Attractions

There are many other parks close to the Bayard Cutting Arboretum with a Van Rental.
Belmont Lake State Park is a full service park that is the headquarters of the Long Island State Park Region in Babylon. Activities include boating, fishing, picnicking, biking, horseback riding, hiking and cross-country skiing. There are also playing fields, horseshoe and basketball courts and playgrounds.
Connetquot River State Park is designated for the protection and propagation of the birds, fish, and animals that live on the land and in the water. There are 50 miles of hiking, horseback riding, cross-country ski, and nature trails. Guided walks and interpretive tours are available. They last two hours and take you two miles around the park. Many of the trails are wheelchair accessible. The longest one, the Blue Trail, is 8.5 miles long and goes across the park!
Sunken Meadow State Park has so much to do, you may wonder where to start. There are miles of beachfront on the Long Island Sound where you can relax in the heat of the sun or cool off in the water. There are also miles of hiking trails, including the Greenbelt trail. There are also bike trails, and cross-country ski trails in the winter. There are also many golf facilities, including three 9-hole golf courses, a driving range, a putting green, and a clubhouse. The view from the Bluffs are absolutely beautiful.