Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $12 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(631) 427-5240
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Suffolk County, about 6 miles north of Farmingdale, Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site covers about 1 acres.
Popular activities here are historic sites and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Wed–Fri | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | — | |
| Sat–Sun | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Summer Hours (June 16th - Labor Day) Monday - Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter Hours (Labor Day - June 15th) Monday & Tuesday: Closed Wednesday - Friday: 1 pm - 4 pm Saturday & Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adults | $12 |
| Seniors/Groups/Veterans | $11 |
| Students | $10 |
| 5 and under | Free |
| Free for WWBA members and children under 5. | Free |
Official wording
Admission • Adults - $12 • Seniors/Groups/Veterans - $11 • Students - $10 • 5 and under free • Free for WWBA members and children under 5. Donations Gladly accepted Please note The Empire Pass is not accepted at this location. For more information, please visit: https://www.waltwhitman.org
New York park passes
- Empire Pass — from $80. Unlimited day-use vehicle entry at most State Parks and DEC facilities (one vehicle at a time) Details
- Golden Park Program — free. Free vehicle entry on non-holiday weekdays for NY residents 62+ Details
- Access Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY residents with disabilities Details
- Lifetime Liberty Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY resident veterans and Gold Star parents, spouses, children Details
- Every Kid Outdoors (NPS 4th-grade pass) — free. Free entry for 4th grade students Details
From the New York state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-800-456-2267
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Accessible amenities: Gift Shop, Picnic Area, Tours, Visitor Center
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746 - Nearest town
- Farmingdale — about 6 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.8172, -73.4118
- Phone
- (631) 427-5240
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New York State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- NY State Parks 'All Locations' park finder (server-rendered, ?page=N)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology