Trails & parks
Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve
Deer Park, NY · 🚂 ~1 mi from Deer Park LIRR
Over 800 acres of flat, sandy oak brush plains hiding in plain sight between Deer Park and Brentwood, a remnant of the ecosystem that once covered central Long Island. Miles of wide trails and old asylum roads make it a favorite for trail runners and dog walkers. Zero elevation, maximum sky.
LOCAL TIP
Free parking off Commack Road in Deer Park; follow the blue-blazed perimeter loop. This is DEC land, so grab the free access permit online and expect the odd mountain biker.
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