Photo: Sullynyflhi · Public domain8% of Merrick’s land is conserved, and 98% of residents live within a half mile of a park
The biggest trail networks: Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve (3.7 mi). 8% of Merrick’s land is conserved, about 193 acres. 213 acres are parks and preserves, 9.8 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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The longest trail network is Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve, with 3.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
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All 7 parks & preserves
193 conserved acres
8% of Merrick’s land. Water is left out: Merrick has 3.7 square miles of land and 1.1 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Merrick’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 6 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrick Road Town Park and Golf Course Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 160 | Open |
| COUNTY OF NASSAU Land Local Park | County | 17 | Unknown |
| Merrick County Preserve Local Recreation Area | County | 8 | Open |
| Cow Meadow County Park Local Park | County | 8 | Open |
| TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD Land Local Park | Town or city | 3 | Open |
| Julian Lane Park Local Park | Town or city | 3 | Open |
10 places to go in Merrick
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
1 public pool without a name on the map.
8 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
10 lakes & rivers
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
The best walking months in Merrick: April to August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 40 | 42 | 49 | 60 | 69 | 78 | 84 | 83 | 76 | 65 | 55 | 46 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 3.0 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 4.2 |
February is the driest month (3.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.3 inches fall in March, the wettest month. The climate in Merrick →
Merrick and its neighbors
Merrick has the most mapped trails of the 6 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrick | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Freeport | 8% | 0.8 | 7 | 98% | A− |
| Bellmore | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| North Merrick | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Roosevelt | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| North Bellmore | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Merrick
Where can I hike in Merrick?
The longest trail networks: Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve, 3.7 miles; Cammann's Pond Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Merrick’s trails?
Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve and Merrick Road Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Merrick?
21,622 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Merrick or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 213 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Merrick neighbors.
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →