Kings Park, Residential hamlet in Smithtown, United States
Kings Park is a residential area on Long Island with neighborhoods, local shops, and waterfront access to Long Island Sound. The community spans several square miles and serves as home to thousands of people.
The area shifted from farmland to a residential community after a psychiatric center opened in 1885. The facility shaped the region for more than a century before it closed in 1996.
The Kings Park Heritage Museum is run by the local school community, making it unusual among town museums in the country. Visitors can see how residents have taken responsibility for preserving their own history.
The area has a Long Island Rail Road station offering direct connections to New York City for commuters and visitors. This makes reaching the city straightforward for those without a car.
The Carlson family developed groundbreaking concrete septic systems in Kings Park during the 1950s that remain in use around the world. This local invention helped solve sewage challenges for many communities.
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