LONG ISLAND DOG PARKS
Nassau County Dog ParksBay Park Dog ParkEast Rockaway, First Avenue, south of Sunrise Highway Separate areas for big and small dogs. Directions: To reach Bay Park, take Southern State Parkway to Exit 17/Hempstead Avenue South. Take Hempstead Avenue to fork (Ocean Avenue). Take left on fork (Ocean Avenue) through Lynbrook and East Rockaway to Main Street (follow park signs). Make a left onto Front Street. Make a Right onto Althouse Avenue. Make a left onto First and follow to park or go straight into the park (lighted fields). Christopher Morley Dog ParkRoslyn-North Hills, Searingtown Road, north of Long Island Expressway 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 ParkSeaford, Merrick Road east of Wantagh Avenue 516-571-7470 Separate areas for big and small dogs (30 lbs and under). 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 ParkLido, Lido Boulevard; located by the Atlantic Ocean 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 ParkWantagh, Kings Road and Canal Place Separate areas for big and small dogs. 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 ParksBlydenburgh Dog ParkThis 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. East Northport Dog ParkIdeal 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. Middle Island Dog ParkThe Middle Island Dog Park is located at 1075 Middle Country Road in Middle Island. When you pass the lake, look for the old Kmart shopping center on the North side of Middle Country Road (aka Route 25). Pull into the parking lot and go to the right of the old Kmart store. You will see the park hidden in lush trees on the right side. The park consists of a total of four acres, with separate areas for large (over 30 pounds) and small dogs (under 30 pounds), double-gated entries; a water fountain for each area; plenty of benches; and waste bag dispensers. Your dogs can slide in the sand, roll in the shade, get wet and make more friends than they've ever dreamed possible. Middle Island is the first dog park in the town of Brookhaven, and since all dogs must have their rabies shots and be spayed or neutered to attend the park, it's also one of the safest parks on Long Island. The Middle Island Dog Park Committee, the town council and all of our caring members continue to work for park improvements to make our dog park the best possible experience for both you and your dogs. Come visit us, and be sure to check out the Middle Island Dog Park website at http://midislanddogpark.org. Don't forget you need a Pooch Pass to enter with your dog. Mud Creek County Dog Park450 Roe Ave, Patchogue Warning: Broken glass has been found throughout the sand at this park. We have notified the Parks Dept, and placed a warning on our story about the park until the situation is resolved. Called Mud Creek County Park, for the creek that runs along the eastern border of the site, the off-leash area is the first new dog park created under the Five New Dog Parks initiative, which LI-DOG championed and was signed into law in May 2007. The beach is also the first new Natural Borders Dog Park created in Suffolk County. The new off-leash beach has no amenities—no trash receptacles, no poop bag stations, and no dog water fountains. The beach is considered “carry-in, carry-out” where people will have to pick up after their dogs and take away the waste themselves. It's very important that dog owners take good care of this park and keep it clean. To read more go to our story about the park. Southold Town Recreation Center Dog Park970 Peconic Lane, Peconic This park is a little less than half an acre, and is located behind the Recreation Center. There are separate areas for small and large dogs. From what we understand there is no water source so you will want to bring water for you and your dogs. You may also want to bring a collapsible chair if you will need to sit while visiting. Tanner Park Dog ParkBaylawn Ave and Kerrigan Rd
in Babylon/Copiague Directions: From what we understand this dog park is for use by Town of Babylon residents only. The dog park is located behind the baseball fields at Tanner Park. This is a new dog park and we don't have much information on it yet. A Yahoo group has been formed for the park which you can find at http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TannerParkDogRun/ West Hills Dog ParksLarge Dog Park (26 pounds or more)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. 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. 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. Small Dog Park (25 pounds or less)This small dog park occupies the location of the former West Hills Dog Park off High Hold Drive. It is covered in new grass and has had new benches installed. It is also slated to get a new water fountain. The Suffolk County Parks Department has done a great job of creating a safe place for the owners of small dogs who want a park where their dogs can play! Directions: Enter the park off Round Swamp Road (north of the Northern State Parkway and south of Jericho) at High Hold Drive. Drive approximately 1/4 mile until you see a gravel parking lot on your left. Park there and walk across the street to the dog park. Newsday.com ResourceFor 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. As always, keep in touch by e-mailing us at lidog_news@yahoo.com. LI-DOG.org © 2006-09 This page was last updated 08/12/09 |
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