Massapequa Preserve — Attraction in Town of Oyster Bay

I've been to Massapequa Preserve 4 times already. Once on a partial hike, one for the full 6 mile trail hike and once to run on the trail. I would like to go back again to run on the massapequa park part of the trail. The first time I went I was still with my ex-husband and we went to spend time with mutual friends and we took both our sons into the massapequa preserve. During that time I think we went into the more woodsy part of the preserve. The bike path is 6 miles (3 miles one way, 3 miles back). When I took my hike on it I was dissapointed because when I hike I don't appreciate paved trails I'd rather feel more woods and roots under my hiking shoes. But to bike on this trail or run on this trail with road running shoes the pavement is pretty nice. There's still sections where you can get lost in nature which is always a favorite part of a trail run or...

I am French from Paris but come often to Massapequa for holidays as my mum in law lives here. One of my greatest pleasure is to take my bike and ride it in the preserve! It’s beautiful, peaceful, well maintained, organized and safe for bikes . So many animals and birds along the way together with small lakes and creeks. It’s nice in all seasons with colors change! I always ride until Bethpage and sometimes further up! I would recommend it to anybody that want to relax, connect with nature and do a physical activity whether it’s for a nice walk, run or a...

This is an excellent park with lots of hiking trails, bike path, beautiful lakes and waterways with crystal clear water and loads of wildlife; all types of waterfowl, swans, egrets herons if all types and of course geese and ducks, also bunnies and other animals if you’re quiet and lucky. On Lakeshore (east side of the park) there is a playground, Brady Park with restrooms and access to the preserve. There are lots of places to enter the park so there is plenty of...