The Lollipop Train at John Gardiner Farm, a skate park with various riding features and ramps, playgrounds, and local history give visitors different ways to enjoy a stay in Greenlawn. The HART H30 bus route also stops in town. When planning, it is worth keeping the specific features of the recreational offerings and the visitor requirements of the Research Center in mind.
Recreational Activities and Playgrounds
The Lollipop Train is located at John Gardiner Farm, 900 Park Avenue, Greenlawn, New York 11740. Children who are too young to ride the Lollipop Train alone must ride with a parent or guardian. Check the current operating requirements before your visit.
Greenlawn Skate Park has grind boxes, wedges, rails, spines, ramps, sub-boxes, quarter pipes, and half pipes up to eight feet high. It is designed for inline skaters, scooter riders, skateboarders, and BMX riders of all skill levels—from beginner to advanced. The variety of features makes the park a dedicated destination for these activities. Since usage rules may change, check the current requirements before using the park.
Two playgrounds offer different features. Greenlawn Park (Tri-Village) Playground is at the corner of Pulaski Road and Broadway-Greenlawn Road and is accessible. Solar charging stations for mobile phones and tablets have also been installed there. Check the current condition of the amenities before your visit.
Harborfields Community Playground in Pickle Park was built with accessible swings, extra-wide wheelchair ramps, and an accessible pathway. It also features an element specifically designed for children with sensory sensitivities. These features set the playground in Pickle Park apart from the other play and skate facilities also located in Greenlawn.
Farm, Seasonal Products, and Local History
John Gardiner Farm is not only the site of the Lollipop Train, but is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The farm’s name is thus associated with both a recreational attraction and a historic designation. The John Gardiner Farm Stand in Greenlawn focuses on something else: for the 2026 season, it offers fresh fruits and vegetables, pickles, organic sourdough bread, local honey, handmade soaps, homemade pies, local sunflowers, jams, and olive oils. Since the selection is seasonal, check which products are currently available before your visit.
Those interested in the history of Greenlawn and neighboring Centerport can find hundreds of photographs, documents, written local histories, and genealogical information about both places at the Russell B. Brush Research Center. The center is open to the public on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alternatively, visits can be arranged by appointment at Harborfields Public Library, next to the bookstore. Confirm arrangements before setting out to ensure your visit fits the stated hours.
Getting Around Greenlawn by Bus
The HART H30 bus route runs between the Walt Whitman Shops and Halesite. Along the way, it stops in South Huntington, Huntington Station, Elwood, Greenlawn, Centerport, and Huntington. Greenlawn is therefore one of the listed stops on this route. If you plan to take the bus, check the current schedules and service information before traveling; routes and times may change.
Discover more destinations: Coram, Farmingville, Bohemia, Port Jefferson Station, Shelter Island, Fire Island, Hauppauge, Peconic.
For the broader travel overview: Suffolk.
