LONG ISLAND DOG PARKS

Nassau County Dog Parks

Christopher Morley Dog Park

Roslyn-North Hills, Searingtown Road, north of Long Island Expressway
516-571-8113

Directions: To reach Christopher Morley Park, take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 36/Searingtown Road exit (from east or west). Take Searingtown Road North and look for the park entrance on right (about 200 yards from the LIE).

Cedar Creek Dog Park

Seaford, Merrick Road east of Wantagh Avenue 516-571-7470

Cedar Creek Park Dog Run Association (CCDRA): http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CCDRA/

Directions: Take the Southern State Parkway to Exit 27 South (Wantagh Parkway). Exit off the Wantagh Parkway at W6 (Merrick Road East). Continue down Merrick Road for approximately half-mile and look for the park entrance on your right.

Nickerson Beach Dog Park

Lido, Lido Boulevard; located by the Atlantic Ocean
516-571-7700

Directions: To reach Nickerson Beach Park from the North Shore, take Meadowbrook Parkway South to Loop Parkway (Exit M10) to Point Lookout. Turn right onto Lido Boulevard. Nassau Beach is about half-mile on your left-hand side. From the South Shore, take Southern State Parkway (East) to Meadowbrook Parkway (South) toward Jones Beach. Just before the Jones Beach Toll, go off onto the Loop Parkway (exit M10) toward Point Lookout. Take Loop Parkway all the way to the end. Turn right: Nickerson Beach Park is on the left-hand side about a half-mile away.

Wantagh Dog Park

Wantagh, Kings Road and Canal Place
516-571-7460

Wantagh Organization of Friends Dog Park (WOOF): http://groups.yahoo.com/group/woofwantagh/

Directions: Take the Southern State Parkway to Exit 27 South (Wantagh Parkway). Exit off the Wantagh Parkway at Sunrise Highway East. Make a right onto Wantagh Avenue. Take to the end and make right onto Merrick Road. At first light make a left into park.

Suffolk County Dog Parks

Blydenburgh Dog Park

This newly opened park is located within 627-acre Blydenburgh County Park in the southern section of the park. The 1.8-acre dog park includes both an open field and woods, a small dog area and a large dog area, water fountains for each area, doubled-gated entries, and plenty of benches and waste bag dispensers.

This is a beautiful facility for dog lovers, with lots of shade provided in both the large and small dog areas. The Suffolk County Parks Department did a great job constructing this park and a lot of people have worked hard to get it open. Please don't bring dogs that have aggression issues as the dog park is definitely not the place to work on them! Many thanks to Legislator John Kennedy, the Suffolk County Parks Department, and all the members of LI-DOG who worked to get this park built. Enjoy the park with your dogs but please pick up after your them and please take good care of the park.

There is an active group at Blydenburgh called "The Friends of Blydenburgh Dog Park". Their goal is to create a sense of community among the dog owners there, and also to promote harmony and safety for all who use the park. To find out more go to the Blydenburgh Dog Park website.

Directions: The entrance to the park is on Veterans Memorial Highway, opposite the H. Lee Dennison Building. Once you enter the park go past the Parks Police booth and follow the sign pointing to the activity field on which the dog park is located.

West Hills Dog Park

The entrance to this 1.75 acre park is on Sweet Hollow Road just north of the intersection of Old Country Road and Sweet Hollow Road. (A small dog park will be opening at the location for the old run of off Roundswamp Road in the coming months) There is a water fountain, and several benches and waste bag dispensers. When you visit a dog park make sure to watch and pick up after your dog. Many people have put hours of dedication and hard work into getting these dog parks built, and it's only fair that those who use them act as responsible dog owners when they visit with their dogs.

This is the first really nice park in Suffolk County so it's important for things to go well there. Please don't bring dogs that have aggression issues as the dog park is definitely not the place to work on them! Many thanks to Legislator Lou D'Amaro, the Suffolk County Parks Department, and all the members of LI-DOG who worked to get this park built. Enjoy the park and please take good care of it!

Directions: There are two ways to get there depending on which direction you're coming from.

From Jericho Turnpike turn south onto Sweet Hollow Road and go about 2 miles until you see Sweet Hills Horse Stables. The entrance to the park is right after the stables on your left. When you pull in you will see the dog park on your right. Please note that Sweet Hollow Road is narrow and winding, and bicyclists often use the road, so you should exercise caution while traveling it.

From Old Country Road and Route 110 take Old Country Road West. In less than 1/4 mile you will turn north onto Sweet Hollow Road. Go about 1/2 mile and you will come to the entrance to the park on your right side. Turn in and you will see the dog park on the right. If you pass the stables you have gone too far.

East Northport Dog Park

Ideal for those who live in the East Northport area, this dog park is approximately 300 X 90 ft, and has bag stations and a shade/rain pavilion with benches. Last we heard the water wasn't on so you should bring water for your pooches.

Note: You must be a Huntington township resident to use this park. You will need to apply for a free permit at the Huntington Dog Shelter located on the property. To get the permit your dog must be licensed, current on their rabies vaccination, and you must be a Huntington resident. This run is not exactly convenient to Huntington Village residents, but great for those who live nearby.

Directions: From the intersection of Larkfield and Pulaski Road, head east on Pulaski. Go approximately 1/3 of a mile and you will see a road that veers off to the right. This is Deposit Road. Turn off on Deposit Road and you will quickly see the dog park. Follow the road past the dog park and go into the second building which is the Huntington Dog Shelter office where you can get the permit to use the park.

Newsday.com Resource
For more information on dog-friendly parks and beaches on Long Island check out Corris Little's online article at newsday.com. Besides being a valuable resource for Long Island dog owners there are photos and videos of dogs playing at various dog parks on Long Island.

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This page was last updated 3/16/08