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Kensington Gardens, located in St. James New York in Suffolk County, is a Co-op community for those 55+ who are ready to enjoy a more leisure lifestyle. This pet-friendly community is an exciting opportunity for those interested in staying or returning to the beautiful North Shore of Long Island within reasonable proximity to all that Long Island and New York City has to offer.
Kensington Gardens is a private enclave of 90 residences in the wooded hamlet of St. James, NY. It’s a prime location within minutes of major highways; Long Island Railroad (LIRR) and a very short driving distance to LI Sound town beaches, historic villages of Stony Brook and Port Jefferson and the Port Jefferson Ferry Terminal, historic St. James General Store, the Stony Brook Carriage Museum, the Staller Center for Performing Arts at Stony Brook University and within minutes to LI MacArthur Airport.
Our community is also located close to shopping and various entertainment venues, allowing residents to enjoy all that Long Island has to offer. We have access to wineries, theaters, delicious restaurants, and even the Bridgeport Ferry for an easy trip across the Long Island Sound. We welcome you to enjoy all the benefits that Kensington Gardens has to offer.
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This program is available for senior citizens through the Town of Smithtown. Click the flyer below to read what is available to you as a resident.
The mission of The Smithtown Senior Citizens Department is to facilitate the social, emotional, and physical well-being for independent senior citizens within the Township of Smithtown. You must join the Center before using their services.





