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Bailey Arboretum
Lattington, Bayville Road and Feeks Lane
516-571-8020
Open: Tuesday - Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
On-site staff: Yes
Admission: Free (donations welcomed)
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One of the more unique sites in the parks system, this
former estate of the Bailey family offers 42 acres of
exotic trees, rare shrubs and beautiful flower beds, in line with the Baileys' original goal for the property of creating "a living, growing museum."
Many of the species are native to other parts of the
U.S. and other countries where the climatic conditions
resemble those of the Northeast. The main house on the
property is available for use by garden clubs and conservation
organizations and for limited events (nominal fee and
reservations required).
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