I've been to Massapequa Preserve 4 times already. Once on a partial hike, one for the full 6 mile…read moretrail hike and once to run on the trail. I would like to go back again to run on the massapequa park part of the trail. The first time I went I was still with my ex-husband and we went to spend time with mutual friends and we took both our sons into the massapequa preserve. During that time I think we went into the more woodsy part of the preserve. The bike path is 6 miles (3 miles one way, 3 miles back). When I took my hike on it I was dissapointed because when I hike I don't appreciate paved trails I'd rather feel more woods and roots under my hiking shoes. But to bike on this trail or run on this trail with road running shoes the pavement is pretty nice. There's still sections where you can get lost in nature which is always a favorite part of a trail run or hike for me.

This beautiful water infused park would easily get 4 stars except for one thing - bikers. I will…read morenot frequent the paved part of the park, due to the danger of being run over by somebody on a high speed bike zooming past with his head down. On the other hand, there is a parallel dirt path that is not as scenic but far safer. Both of the times I went there in 2020 I ran across an old man with 3 friendly dogs. Their overall appearance reminds me of a famous character in Steinbeck's Tortilla Flat. At the end of Jerusalem Road, there is a housing area with plenty of parking. As for the main problem, I suggest that the Parks Department look into creating a pedestrian-only area.