Massapequa Preserve
Massapequa Preserve
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Jack
Old Bethpage, NY846 contributions
Jul 2023
This was my third or fourth time at this preserve and like usual, I ride my bike down here on the cross county green belt. I highly recommend coming here. It’s great! The lake is the highlight and is amazing with plenty of geese and swans.
Written 6 July 2023
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Carlos M
1 contribution
May 2023 • Solo
Finally nice place to ride my bike. Pave for bikes and preserve trail for walking . Clean and peaceful
Written 20 May 2023
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Jack
Old Bethpage, NY846 contributions
Sept 2021
I rode my bike through the preserve, and overall I think that the preserve is a beautiful addition to Massapequa.
Written 9 August 2022
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louraedude
New York201 contributions
Jun 2020
Do not use the paved bike path too crowded and bikes move too fast. Walk the greenbelt trail marked with the white flash marks on the trees. It runs from Merrick Rd for miles all the way to Cold Spring Harbor. Amazing, diverse, quiet. Some of the trees in this preserve have probably grown here undisturbed for over 400 years.
Written 12 March 2021
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Lolly’s Look
New York City, NY12,820 contributions
Oct 2020 • Solo
The massapequa preserve has a walking trail/bike path that is serene with beautiful idea of the lake and foliage. I walked it today to experience the Autumn leaves and foliage.
Written 24 October 2020
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Athena D
6 contributions
Jul 2020
My fav place to run! No matter what season it’s always beautiful.
You never know what you will see, turtle,swan,osprey diving for fish, or a rabbit scurrying by. Whether you are running, biking or walking in the preserve you are sure to have a smile on your face😃
You never know what you will see, turtle,swan,osprey diving for fish, or a rabbit scurrying by. Whether you are running, biking or walking in the preserve you are sure to have a smile on your face😃
Written 24 July 2020
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JenellBStewart
New York City, NY388 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Best place to ride/jog! Now that spring is here I live on this trail. When The weather warms up I’ll bring my kids out with me to ride.
Written 15 March 2020
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Marcia A
Bayside, NY722 contributions
Nov 2019
I explored Massapequa Preserve for the first time last month and I was not disappointed. It was a very chilly day so I couldn't walk around that much but saw lots of waterfowl and it was beautiful! I recommend hiking boots since it is very rustic! Look forward to going back in warmer weather!
Written 25 December 2019
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marield1990
Baldwin, NY1,363 contributions
Nov 2019
I've passed this place so many times on Sunrise Highway I almost can't believe it. We parked all the way on the end of the train parking lot. There was an entrance to the preserve over there. Really nice little pond, lots of wildlife, nice trails, bridges. Will definitely go back!
Written 10 December 2019
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J H
North Massapequa, NY38 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
A little bit of heaven in the middle of Massapequa. We take our dog here for a walk, ride our bikes on the path. Chipmunks, birds, rabbits, snakes, and other creatures live here. It's a beautiful place to escape.
Written 5 June 2019
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Is there a parking space next to the preserve
Larryalberts
Hicksville, NY25 contributions
if you take Lake Shore Drive to Walker, this will lead to a parking area inside the preserve
Anne Marie M
Baldwin, NY
Do you need a permit to take pictures here?
dpec421
Massapequa, NY50 contributions
You do not need a permit.
chrismackey51
Cudjoe Key, FL4 contributions
Dog friendly?
On-Leash Dog Walking Trail Opens at Massapequa Preserve.
Go to lidog*org for more information.
michelejheo
Merrick, NY
Are non TOB residents allowed to kayak on lake, and if yes, is there a fee and where can I enter the lake from?
Mary V
Massapequa, NY28 contributions
Kayaking is not allowed on the lake.
ccohenheadz
Merrick, NY
Address for parking
Joseph D
11 contributions
No exact address, but it's behind Massapequa's train station off of Sunrise Highway.
babyjohnusa
Massapequa, NY20 contributions
They have not allowed skating on the pond in over 30 years.
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