Hours and Admission

Welcome to the Sands Point Preserve!

The Sands Point Preserve’s grounds are open for visitors – the Great Lawn, Hempstead House Garden, Woodland Playground, dog run, forest trails, and pond area. The Welcome Center & Gift Shop in Castle Gould is open Wednesdays through Sundays at 11 am – 5 pm.  Restrooms are available in Castle Gould’s Black Box and Welcome Center.  Download the Sands Point Preserve Map. Explore the Preserve with a Self-Guided Tour!

Falaise and Hempstead House are open during scheduled guided tours only. Visit our Mansion Tours Page for the full schedule of tours.

ADMISSION

• Admission to the Preserve is $15 per car or free for members of the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy.
• Pay at the Gatehouse with credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cash.
• Walk-in admission is $4 per person.

Join the Conservancy for free admission!

OPEN TO VISITORS

Wednesdays through Sundays:
9 am to 5 pm

Mondays –Tuesdays:
Closed

SEASONAL DATES & HOURS:
Please note: last entry is 30 minutes prior to closing.

Winter ’24 – ‘25: Wednesday, November 6 through Sunday, March 30
All Visitors:
– Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
– Wednesday through Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM
– Please note: Preserve is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

Spring ‘25: Wednesday, April 2 through Monday, May 26
– Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
– Wednesday through Sunday: 9 AM – 6PM
– Open Memorial Day: 9 AM – 6 PM

Summer ‘25: Wednesday, May 28 through Monday, September 1
All Visitors:
– Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
– Wednesdays through Sunday: 9 AM – 7 PM
– Open Labor Day: 9 AM – 7 PM

Fall ’24: Wednesday, September 3 through Sunday, November 2
– Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
– Wednesday through Sunday: 9 AM – 6PM
– Open Columbus Day: 9 AM – 6 PM

VISITOR SAFETY RULES

All visitors are required to follow these rules, which will be enforced by our security team.

– No sports or group games.
– No swimming on beach.
– No camping.
– No fishing.
– No drones.
– No bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles.
– Dogs must be kept on leashes at all times.*
– Be respectful of other visitors’ space.
– Cooperation from every visitor is required.
– Violators will be required to leave the Preserve.

*Dog walking is permitted on the grounds, but dogs must be kept on leashes – visitors are subject to the Village of Sands Point’s leash laws, which are strictly enforced.

Please note: the Guggenheim Estate has two sections – the public park, which we all enjoy, and a private section on the South end of the property, which has a number of private residences as well as a stable, barn, and paddocks. The private area is not open to the public. Visitors to the Sands Point Preserve may not enter this private section, and security guards will enforce the “No Trespassing” rule.

Download the Sands Point Preserve Map.

In case of inclement weather, please call in advance (516.570.7901) to confirm that the Preserve is open. You can also check our website, Facebook and Instagram for updates.

PUBLIC TRANSIT FROM NYC: LIRR – Port Washington Line to the very last stop – taxis are available at the train station for a five-minute ride to the Preserve.

BY CAR FROM NYC: Long Island Expressway to exit 36 (Searingtown Road/Port Washington). At the light, make a left and go under the Long Island Expressway heading north. Take Searingtown Road north, it will change into Port Washington Boulevard and then into Middle Neck Road. The Preserve will be on the right.

BY CAR FROM POINTS EAST: Long Island Expressway to exit 36 (Searingtown Road/Port Washington). Make a right at the light onto Searingtown Road. Take Searingtown Road north, it will change into Port Washington Boulevard and then into Middle Neck Road. The Preserve will be on the right.

PARKING is available on the Preserve. After entering at the gatehouse, the parking area is centrally located.