Beautiful spot for a short walk in the woods. You can see Long Island Sound on the way and the Sanctuary itself has some nice, short, easy, well-marked trails. Pretty quiet though when we were there on a weekend there were enough people it didn't feel isolated. Osprey nest but no osprey visible but some wild turkeys and other birds (see picture) as well as deer. $10 for parking at Rye Playland. Park in the back, right side of the lot and there is a sign for Edith Read Sanctuary.

This is a great spot for birdwatching with great views into the sound as well as a more protected lake. A few trails meander the property. There is a nature center with bird feeders. A small annual donation gives access to parking.

Although the sign at the entrance to Playland lists the Read Sanctuary, you're on your own once you enter the park. And when the amusement park is open, you'll have to pay for parking. Even if you park at the far end of the lot, it's still at least a mile to the Wildlife Sanctuary. There are no signs or maps to guide you and the first time we came here, we gave up and went home as no one who worked there seemed to know where it was. On our second attempt, we found it. Although there is parking right near the visitor's center at the Sanctuary, I can't figure out how anyone drives in since both entrances to the road leading to it have locked gates. Once you're there, it's a pleasant enough, well cared for spot. But beware if you're bringing small children or anyone not up to a long trek, especially on a hot day. The road leading in offers no shade and nowhere to sit down. Try the Marshlands Conservancy. It's more accessible, offers more varied terrain & parking is free.

What a lovely place for a walk！ it‘s just beautiful, peaceful and very relaxing!!! My did humidity service to help clean up the park!!!

Walked through here and it is a big contrast to Playland on the other side of the lake, A lovely quiet oasis away from what must be bedlam in the summer months. There are good places to park but no dogs allowed. Osprey nest site and lots of bird feeders near the wardens hut. In April there was little signs of wildlife apart from a lot of waterfowl. Saw some robins and red cardinals as well.Good paths along the lakeside