California Grove was an amusement park that featured an oyster restaurant, dancing pavilion, skating rink, picnic grounds, and a pier at which the steamboat Notowantuc would unload tourists from Connecticut.

The establishment of California Grove led to Poquott’s development as a summer bungalow community.

At the turn of the century, large swaths of George’s Neck came into the hands of world traveler, financier, and businessman Edward Larocque Tinker.

Residents fought hard to preserve “Bayview Park”, as Poquott was referred to “back in the day”, when plans came up to develop the shorelines for industry.

California Park features two large fields, a gazebo, a private boat ramp, dinghy racks, and a playground.

Village Hall lies at the foot of Birchwood Avenue, and adjoins Trustees Park.

The park offers Poquott residents over two acres of scenic parkland, a greenhouse, private tennis courts, communal gardens, a playground, and picnicking areas.

Two easements, Steve’s Path and the “Indian Trail”, allow for additional access to Port Jefferson Harbor.