Valley Stream State Park is a day-use picnic facility beside a densely developed residential area. It has picnic areas with tables, fireplaces and grills, children's play areas, horseshoe, volleyball, basketball, ball fields, nature trails and cross-country ski trails. The Squirrel Nut and Hickory Nut nature trails let children explore the park's habitats. A half-mile walking course has 15 exercise stations.