1 / 3Baxter Pond Park
đ Port Washington, NY
A peaceful waterfront park ideal for nature walks and wildlife viewing. Families love the beautiful flower beds and pond full of geese, though it requires supervision around water.
This park is a hidden gem that we stumbled upon by accident while walking by the harbor. It's not large, but the flower beds are lovely and well maintained. There were over a hundred geese on the pond when we visited, and it was fun to watch them swim and bathe. If you live nearby, it's a nice place to sit on a bench and relax or read a book.
đ Family Action Verdict
This is best for families seeking a quiet nature walk or peaceful outdoor time rather than active playground fun. Ideal for older children who can appreciate wildlife and scenery, but requires close supervision due to the pond and numerous geese.
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Rajiv Perinbasekar
7 years ago
âThis park is a hidden gem that we stumbled upon by accident while walking by the harbor. It's not large, but the flower beds are lovely and well maintained. There were over a hundred geese on the pond when we visited, and it was fun to watch them swim and bathe. If you live nearby, it's a nice place to sit on a bench and relax or read a book.â
Kyle Patrick Lewis
4 years ago
âA lovely park to visit, just mind your kids since it's not a playground & there are usually geese around.. please also don't feed the wildlife #keepourwildlifewildâ
Galyna Shulimova
a year ago
âSmall and beautiful park along a poundâ
leo tujak
4 years ago
âwent to get some photos of Baxter Park with the snow here's what we gotâ
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Overview
Baxter Pond Park is a small waterfront park featuring a scenic pond, well-maintained flower beds, and walking paths. Families can observe over a hundred geese and other wildlife around the water. The park offers peaceful green spaces for relaxation but requires close supervision of children due to the pond and numerous geese throughout the area.
