Tackapausha Preserve
Nature preserve
61 acres2.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Sullynyflhi · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Seaford
12% of Seaford’s land is conserved, and 96% of residents live within a half mile of a park
The biggest trail networks: Tackapausha Preserve (2.4 mi). 12% of Seaford’s land is conserved, about 202 acres. 196 acres are parks and preserves, 13 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
12%
202 acres · of 2.6 sq mi of land
Trails
3.2 mi
1.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
196 ac
13 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
96%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
4
1 boat launch
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Tackapausha Preserve, with 2.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
All 6 parks & preserves
Tackapausha Preserve61 acres · 2.4 mi of trail
DirectionsWashington Avenue Park4 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsAron Drive Park1 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Cedar Creek Park81 acres · Nassau County
DirectionsSeamans Neck Park55 acres
DirectionsEstella Park1 acres
DirectionsWho protects it
202 conserved acres
12% of Seaford’s land. Who manages Seaford’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County154 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government76 ac
Town or city2 ac
Local Park · 192 acLocal Recreation Area · 19 acLocal Conservation Area · 16 acLocal Resource Management Area · 3 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 11 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seamans Neck Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 76 | Open |
| Cedar Creek County Park Local Park | County | 69 | Open |
| COUNTY OF NASSAU Land Local Park | County | 42 | Unknown |
| Nassau County Lands Local Resource Management Area | County | 20 | Open |
| Tackapausha County Preserve Local Recreation Area | County | 18 | Open |
| Washington Avenue County Park Local Park | County | 4 | Open |
| Unknown Park Local Park | Town or city | 1 | Open |
| Gold Property Seaford Local Recreation Area | County | 1 | Open |
| TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD Land Local Park | Town or city | 1 | Open |
Things to do
10 places to go in Seaford
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Seaford
8 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in Seaford
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Picnic areas in Seaford
1 picnic area without a name on the map.
Trails & water
4 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
16Tennis
8Baseball
7Basketball
3Football
3Soccer
2Beach volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Seaford: April to September
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 | 43 | 49 | 60 | 69 | 79 | 84 | 83 | 76 | 65 | 55 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 2.9 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 4.2 |
February is the driest month (2.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.2 inches fall in December, the wettest month. The climate in Seaford →
Next door
Seaford and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Massapequa | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hempstead | 13% | 0.6 | 10 | 94% | A− |
| Oyster Bay | 21% | 1.7 | 26 | 96% | A+ |
| Wantagh | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| North Wantagh | — 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 Seaford
Where can I hike in Seaford?
The longest trail networks: Tackapausha Preserve, 2.4 miles; Washington Avenue Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Seaford’s trails?
Tackapausha Preserve and Cedar Creek Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Seaford?
23,831 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Seaford or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 196 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Seaford neighbors.
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Sources
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 →