Safety

Visitors to Sagamore Hill should keep in mind the following safety considerations when coming to the park:
 
A closeup of a black and brown tick on a green blade of grass.
Deer ticks (pictured) and dog ticks can be found in grass and brush around the grounds of Sagamore Hill.

CDC

Ticks
  • Dog ticks and deer ticks can be found in grass or brush around the park
  • Walk in the middle of paths and trails to limit exposure to ticks
  • Do a full check of your body after walking through vegetation
  • Use insect repellant when walking the nature trail
  • Wear light colored clothing and tuck pants into socks


Learn more about ticks and tick-borne disease:

Center for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/
National Park Service article on tick borne disease: https://www.nps.gov/articles/one-health-disease-ticks-borne.htm

 
Three-leaf green plant with berries.
Poison Ivy occurs near trail edges and in unmowed fields around Sagamore Hill.

NPS

Poison Ivy

  • Poison ivy is prevalent in fields and wooded areas of the park
  • Stay on paths and trails to avoid contact
  • Learn to identify the plant and do not touch – leaves of three, let it be
  • All parts of the plant can produce a skin irritant in all seasons
Poison Ivy is not an invasive exotic plant, but rather a native component of the plant community in the northeast region. Berries from the plant are a highly nutritious food for birds and animals. The vine provides cover and protects the soil from erosion.
 
Summer Heat

  • There is no air conditioning in the Roosevelt Home
  • Stay hydrated throughout your visit
  • The Old Orchard Museum & Visitor Center is air conditioned
  • Take breaks in the shade when hiking to the beach
  • Sensitive groups should consider visiting in the spring or fall
 
Pet Safety

  • Visitors who bring pets for a walk at Sagamore Hill should review our Pets page
  • Dogs must remain on a six foot leash at all times
  • Dogs may not enter the water at the beach
 
In an emergency, dial 911.

Last updated: August 2, 2019

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

20 Sagamore Hill Road
Oyster Bay, NY 11771

Phone:

516 922-4788
Main phone line for Sagamore Hill NHS.

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