Robert J. Henke Nature Preserve Passive Park — Attraction in Town of Brookhaven

Tiny densely wooded pocket park sandwiched between Pond Path and a development. It has a wide asphalt paved 1/3 mile circular path making it ideal for those who need to get out and exercise and it has several places where one can rest their weary bones on a park bench. Dogs on a leash are permitted although if I remember correctly when the park first opened, dogs were not allowed. Parking lot for about a dozen cars but the entrance just off Main Avenue oddly has a narrow driveway and care required entering and leaving. Otherwise, the park is lovely for a stroll and exercise - albeit in what feels like someone else's backyard. BTW, signs posted indicating that the park has video surveillance makes it even safer than what you would expect in this neck of the woods. Park is very clean and well maintained - please...

My wife and I love to walk in this sweet little park. It's very well maintained, and people you meet there seem polite and nonthreatening. Very flat and clean walkway, good for those who may have difficulty hiking in a more rugged setting. Easy and pleasant way to enjoy a stroll through the trees. Some interesting plantings as well. Tiny parking lot kind of ensures a less...

Can you please name make this park no dogs again? I see the part of the sign that is blocked off because it used to be no dogs. Nothing like going for a jog and having unleashed (and leashed) dogs around barking and attempting to chase you. The last thing I want to do is file a formal complaint but I will if it happens l again....