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Suffolk County, NY
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Suffolk County
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Acreage
48.7 acres
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About Calverton Wetlands County Park
Tucked along Middle Country Road in Calverton, this preserved county park protects nearly 49 acres of wetlands, wooded upland, groundwater recharge area, and undeveloped open space in one of Riverhead’s more environmentally sensitive landscapes. Unlike larger Suffolk County parks with beaches, campgrounds, or recreation fields, this property is best understood as a low-impact conservation area where the land itself is the attraction.
The park’s modern history is tied to Suffolk County’s open space preservation efforts. The property, formerly associated with the Benhuri Family Trust, was approved for acquisition by Suffolk County in 2021 through the county’s Drinking Water Protection Program, Open Space Component. The county’s acquisition documents specifically directed that the land be transferred to the Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation for passive recreational use and stated that the property was not to be developed. That makes this park part of a broader county strategy to protect wetlands, groundwater, and natural lands from future development pressure.
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The landscape includes freshwater wetland features, wooded habitat, and land within a broader groundwater-protection setting. County environmental review materials mapped the property with freshwater wetlands, National Wetland Inventory features, FEMA floodplain context, and Pine Barrens-related overlays. While it does not appear to be a heavily improved public park, its value comes from preservation: protecting natural drainage, wildlife habitat, and open space in a corridor where industrial, agricultural, and commercial uses are also part of the surrounding landscape.
Public access appears to be limited and lightly managed. Suffolk County Parks hunting maps identify trails and a small designated parking area with room for approximately two cars. The park is also included in Suffolk County’s seasonal archery and spring turkey hunting programs, so visitors should be especially aware of hunting seasons, posted rules, and property boundaries. Several surrounding areas are marked as private land on county maps, making it important to stay within the mapped park area and use only established access points.
For hikers, naturalists, and open-space enthusiasts, this is not a polished destination with extensive amenities. It is a quiet, preserved wetland property best suited for short walks, habitat observation, and appreciating Suffolk County’s less-publicized conservation lands. Visitors should expect a primitive experience, limited parking, no known restrooms, and minimal on-site facilities.
