Parks With Enclosed Dog Runs
Your dog may be off-leash in these dog runs located in Long Island parks. These Nassau County and Suffolk County Parks allow you to keep your dog off-leash as long as he or she remains inside these enclosed dog runs. You must be a a responsible owner which includes making sure your dog behaves well toward other animals using the run and cleaning up after your dog.West Hills County Park, Sweet Hollow Road, Huntington, (631) 854-4423
Southold Town Recreation Center Dog Park, Peconic Lane, Peconic (located in back of the Recreation Center), (631)-765-5182
Christopher Morley Park, Searingtown Road (North of LIE), Roslyn-North Hills, (516) 571-8113
Wantagh Park, Kings Road and Canal Place, Wantagh, (516) 571-7460
Nickerson Beach Park (formerly Nassau Beach), Lido Beach, (516) 571-7700
Cedar Creek Park, Seaford, (516) 571-7470
Parks That Let You Bring Your Dog
While the following parks don't have enclosed dog runs, you can bring your dog there for a walk. Your dog must remain, at all times, on a leash that is at least six feet long. Owners must clean up after their pets. There are restrictions, as noted below.Hempstead Lake State Park, West Hempstead, (516) 766-1029
Belmont Lake State Park, Babylon, (631) 667-5055
*Dogs are only allowed in undeveloped areas of the park.
Governor Alfred E. Smith / Sunken Meadow State Park, Kings Park, (631) 269-4333
*Dogs are only allowed in undeveloped areas of the park.
Heckscher State Park, East Islip, (631) 581-2100
*Dogs are only allowed in undeveloped areas of the park.
Hither Hills State Park, Montauk, (631) 668-2554
*Dogs are allowed only in areas of the park north of Montauk Parkway, east of Napeague Harbor and west of overlook parking. Dogs are not allowed in camping, bathing, or picnic areas.
Montauk Point State Park, Montauk, (631) 668-3781
Dogs are only allowed in certain areas of the park.
Suffolk County Parks
*Dogs are not allowed in picnic areas, protected bathing areas, and sanitary facilities.
