What's up, Merrick Mountain?! Former dump turned into a beautiful light hike by the water. Take in…read morethe scenery, the trails and the goat poo, while enjoying a little bit of suburban park reclamation! If you go up and down the long way, you can get a nice 3.5 miles in on this baby with some hills. Throw in a weighted vest, and you're getting yourself a solid light workout. There are already so many reviews, so just some notes: 1) Make your way around the current dump (also a Nassau County gem, seriously) and drive slowly. 2) Parking is tricky at certain times of the day and on weekends. Make sure to come before 9:30 on beautiful days, or else you'll be parking far, far away. More steps, If you really want them I guess. 3) Wear your sunscreen! Skin cancer is no joke, and it's pretty bright up top with not a lot of coverage if you walk around to the lake. 4) Beware...No lights in the bathroom and really not the best place to use the loo. There however is a shopping center close by... 5) Look out of all sorts of critters from birds to bugs.. including ticks.

Get there before noon on a warm Weekend but it was a great…read morewalk filled with beautiful nature close to home right in merrick. We even saw a goat herd part of the parks natural clean up staff,

Good dog run. Nice big park with many fields and courts…read more Easy place To walk and clear your mind.

Ok loving this park - dogs allowed to go on the run and some nice hills for me to run! They had an…read morearchery area there and I'm not sure if it's still there but I still have my bow! Some other great points.. -a roller skating area or practicing on a flat surface for a board -A nice playground for kids with plenty of bathrooms. -great bike path you can take to jones beach

Not a huge preserve, I think we did the whole trail under 30 minutes but lots of wild life and the…read moretrail was nice.

It was suggested that I write an Earth Day review of my favorite nature spot in my area, and Twin…read moreLakes easily wins the nod. It is only a dozen minutes from my front door, with easy street parking and good trails. While some parks, such as Belmont Lake, really shine during autumn, Twin Lakes is a joy in spring, with many things blooming and a new crop of water fowl. Walking along the north end of the lake, you come to a spot with a small waterfall that is perfect for keeping things in perspective. Plan ahead, because there are no restrooms here.

I thought I'd torture my mother one day and bring her here before lunch one day. I had never been…read morehere but I knew it wasn't that big a place, yet she'd complain anyway. I'm not really sure if we went the long way or there was a shorter way. At one point we went a way we thought might cut thru but it didn't seem any shorter. I'd come back here, it was nice. Plus it wasn't in the constant sun so that was nice too.

This is a beautifully village-maintained park centered around a pond. It's beautiful and relaxing…read moreto take a walk around st any time of the year. Being out in nature for a walk is good for you. Take family or a friend with you. This isn't a grand hike. It's a leisurely stroll. Even though it is near a very busy traffic area, it's an escape from it. The path is paved and wheelchair accessible. Many people bring their dogs for a nice, not too long walk.

With so many parks on Long Island charging parking fees, it's refreshing to have a local park I can…read moreenjoy for free. I typically go to Seamans neck park to run along the 1.5 mile "walk/run fitness trail". Parts of the concrete path are definitely in need of repair, but overall it's a good path. There are lights along the entire path but the majority of them have not been lit when I've gone at night- only the ones right near the turf field have been on. There's two walk-in entrances and one drive in entrance, and large parking lots- one near the playground and one near the fields/dock. There's a nice view of the water that's directly across from Jones Beach. I've seen people fishing here quite often. There are baseball fields and a t-ball field, soccer fields, and a multipurpose turf field that was completed a few years ago but is still in good condition. There's a large playground that's great for a wide age range of kids. There's a rock splash pad area that probably isn't the safest, I had my fair share of scrapes there. Growing up I used to come to the free summer long programs. They offered a huge variety of sports and crafts. It was usually the highlight of my summer.

this park is so fun me and my friends hang out here all the time but we never get snacks because…read morethe snack bar is always closed

loved this park as a child when visiting my cousin. one draw back was the automatic gate closure …read more my sister would trick my cousins into leaving me there and would routinely lock me in there alone. Not fun for a small child to be trapped in a park all alone.

Small town park for children ages 2-5. Signs say no ball playing or dogs but since there's no staff…read morehere it's not enforced. Park stays surprisingly clean and equipment in good condition considering I have never seen staff on site. The park closes at dusk daily.

We were in need of getting outdoors so headed off to Massapequa. Found this hidden gem within an…read moreeasy drive and enjoyed the walk. There are paved trails for walkers as well as bikers and then there are also trails in the woods. The paved paths were more crowded so we stuck to the woody trails. They were clearly groomed in some parts as wooden platforms had been placed over muddy areas. It was peaceful and we definitely didn't feel like we were in suburban Long Island. We weren't able to explore the entire park as our teens started complaining after 4 miles. ‍ We will go back next time without them to explore more!

I run here all the time. It's beautiful! The trail starts at Sunrise Highway and ends at Bethpage…read moreGolf Course!!! 6.5 miles! Keep your eye out for bikers and your ears open for people shouting, "On your left!" so that you do not collide with any of the bikers!!

One of the best recreational parks in Nassau County. When I lived out here, we visited this park…read morealmost every weekend spending the entire afternoon, bbq'in, playing games, riding bikes, and we even hung up some hammocks. Occasionally, the park will hold certain culture nights, on the weekend that I visited they had a Caribbean night out near the amphitheater. A lot of people showed up and it definitely was not a disappointment. They even had a few celebrity, Caribbean singers. A lot of food vendors and arts and craft vendors were out and about making it worthwhile for the visitors. This park holds a lot of history, the memorial site down near the pond is a great place to watch the sunset. Here's a fun fact, Eisenhower State Park is larger than Central Park in Manhattan. If you ever get a chance to visit, I highly recommend. Not to mention there is also a golf course accessible to the public for a small day fee.

This is my go to place for a nice relaxing run/walk. Sometimes you can spot turtles during the…read morewarmer months and baby geese which always brings me joy! People of all ages come here to relax or exercise. This is my happy place and I love coming back to it! Overall it's a great park with many things to do. Definitely the best place to be.