| State: | New York |
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| Address: | 1600 Merrick Rd, Merrick, NY 11566, USA |
| Postal code: | 11566 |
| Phone: | (516) 804-2000 |
| Website: | https://hempsteadny.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Norman-J-Levy-Park-Preserve-110 |
| Monday: | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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| Tuesday: | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday: | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday: | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday: | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday: | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Sunday: | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
Nice walk, no fees, small dirt parking lot but there's also street parking a walks away, saw lots of little lizards and heard some bats. A nice little escape
I came with the expectation of experiencing goats and ended up experiencing far more: skinks, egrets, exercise stations instructing me to walk/jog/run, and even a stingray. I spent an infinity in Area 1 and Area 4, never discovering any area named 2 or 3. The map was disorienting, in an exciting way. There was even a structure built by a cub scout with a shockingly fancy name, and I was warned not to swim in the very shallow pond that I would never have even considered submerging myself in. All in all, I was confused, surprised, and dehydrated.
This preserve is like 3 independent areas merged together. The goats were roaming around the bar. Some of the bunnies look like they had ticks. A few birds were flying around with worms. The view from on top was quite nice with young duck roaming around the windmill and ponds.
While we crossed the sanitation yard, the smell was not present in the preserve. Overall, the preserve was moderately sized and can accommodate more people
This is conveniently located and a wonderful use of space. It has something for everyone. Most trails are fairly easy to navigate with some change in slope and the addition of stairs. The scenic views at the top are a nice way to appreciate our region. At the end of the trail are goats and sheep. Along the trail, there is a bee station, birds, turtles, and ducks.
Awesome trail park, small enough to be comfortable and large enough to be challenging. The main trail splits into other paths that make your workout a little more challenging. It has a beautiful pier at about the midpoint spot that gives you a very nice view of the bay. Thru out the walk, there are beautiful views of both the sound and the park. Also, did I mention that there's a golf course adjacent to the preserve? The park is clean with bathroom stops throughout the park, I don't know if the bathrooms were clean or not, I didn't have to use them this trip. There's also what could be called a petting zoo on location, although all I saw were goats, it was a nice touch .