I go to Valley Stream Park for early morning walks, no music, no headphones , just me and my…read morethoughts and the sound of nature. The surrounding area is nice and calm. Often times, I meet my friends, if they can't make it I feel safe walking alone. Safety officers are visible and Nassau County PD conduct tours. The bike lane and lane for walkers are respected by both. The restroom are clean. There is two kiddy parks and BBQ area. The park is a good way to clear my mind and get mine steps in. The tree lines paths are beautiful during the change of season.

It was an average park from the time of the creation of the Parkway system on Long Island. It…read moremostly comes across as a basic park and picnic grounds in which you can BBQ or Picnic. It's pretty because the picnic areas are largely under a canopy of old growth trees and there is a very mild and modest nature trail which traverses the front of the park to the rear entrance. Satisfying tiny stream feature on one of the two trails through the park. Possibly Valley Stream where the park is located.

I really love the park and the pool. Pool is amazing it's so nice and cold on a hot summer day…read more perfect for swimming

Walking around Hendrickson Park is relaxing , the scenery, the ducks, the pond all make for a…read morecalming scroll. The community center offers a variety of activities. The outdoor mini golf area host a lot of free events for children. I go walking there during the morning hours , all passerby's greet each other. The park staff is friendly and the park is clean.

What's up, Merrick Mountain?! Former dump turned into a beautiful light hike by the water. Take in…read morethe scenery, the trails and the goat poo, while enjoying a little bit of suburban park reclamation! If you go up and down the long way, you can get a nice 3.5 miles in on this baby with some hills. Throw in a weighted vest, and you're getting yourself a solid light workout. There are already so many reviews, so just some notes: 1) Make your way around the current dump (also a Nassau County gem, seriously) and drive slowly. 2) Parking is tricky at certain times of the day and on weekends. Make sure to come before 9:30 on beautiful days, or else you'll be parking far, far away. More steps, If you really want them I guess. 3) Wear your sunscreen! Skin cancer is no joke, and it's pretty bright up top with not a lot of coverage if you walk around to the lake. 4) Beware...No lights in the bathroom and really not the best place to use the loo. There however is a shopping center close by... 5) Look out of all sorts of critters from birds to bugs.. including ticks.

Get there before noon on a warm Weekend but it was a great…read morewalk filled with beautiful nature close to home right in merrick. We even saw a goat herd part of the parks natural clean up staff,

Lovely park. Being a Five Towns resident all of my life, the park used to consist of only a…read morebasketball/handball court, a baseball field with a dugout and grass. That's it. Over the last 25 years, it has been improved upon immensely, becoming the focal point of Cedarhurst. Lots of things for kids of all ages to participate in. 1. The bathrooms are new, handicapped accessible and clean (see comments below*) 2. Handicapped accessible things for young children to participate in. 3. Nice amount of seating for all. 4. Parking is metered, but generally available. 5. Open spaces HOWEVER, I HAVE SOME GRIPES: 1. DOGS. NO dogs in the park! Why do locals have to walk their dogs in the park, even if they are leashed? It's disgusting! 2. PIGS. Parents and housekeepers are pigs. They drop stuff all over the floor or the kids do - and the responsible parties do not clean up after themselves or their charges. Lots of refuse cans available - USE THEM! Don't teach these little ones such bad manners! 3. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - from a local school, use the field for their gym class during the day. They play soccer or tag football. Nice to see them enjoying themselves, but it is a public park and their school property isn't. That's my short list. If the gripes were taken care of, this review would be 5 STARS.

This is a very beautiful park amongst a sometimes not so beautiful or ordinary atmosphere that is…read morethe five towns. What stands out in this park more then anything is a stunning gazebo. I came here once with a person I thought was going to turn into a friend, and then I took my husband here when we first started seeing each other. After we hung out here a few times gazebos became a romantic and fond memory for us. Sometimes they perform concerts in the gazebo as well. This park is a lovely and large chunk of land, it provides a nice mini escape from the ordinary and mundane. Worth the visit if you are in this area.

Just a plain park with not much going on but a nice place to walk without distractions. I would…read morerecommend it for one of your first few dates when you are trying to get to know someone or if you want to have a meaningful talk. Good park just for strolling but nothing too notable (not for kids, they would get bored).

This is my local park and the amenities it offers can't be beat!…read moreI think anyone who goes there will enjoy it!

Great Park. Plenty of Sun if you like, Plenty of Shade if you burn…read more Tables are plentiful. Grills are available for a cookout. Fields are in decent shape, grass is cut although there are a ton of weeds. Bathrooms are extremely clean and the town issues permits pretty easily.

Visit Date: December 11, 2020…read more I've been to this park so many times this year. I work near the park and since Covid hit I've been attending nightly AA meetings here with my dad until more in person meetings open up. I've also bought my son here to play. The park has many options, a small nature trail and lake to walk on. I've found my first and only geocache so far here. Two playground sessions, a basketball and handball court. For my first visit during my lunch break today because I'm going later for a meeting I went into the office to drop off letters to Santa that my son and my nephew wrote. There's an ice skating rink as well. It's a pretty decent sized park. If you want a park with many options this is one to check out.

I like this park. It's at the end of a dead end street and there is plenty of parking. The first…read morething you hit is the parking lot actually. It's a very complete and modern park. I don't use them but there are plenty of sporting areas to use. Tennis, soccer, baseball and I believe there are even indoor basketball courts. There's a playground for the kids as well as an area to BBQ with tables and benches as well as grills already there. There's also a lake here and a trail that goes not quite around the lake or the park but it's a decent trail. I always see folks fishing here as well.

This park is unbelievably quaint yet clean. It is tucked in a corner of a neighborhood and having…read morenatural borders on three edges adds a higher sense of security. The playground equipment is relatively new with great colors and characters. My nephew was having a ball running around. It's also wonderful to be able to see a soccer field from the toddlers' playground. It makes it easy to watch older kids play from one convenient location. Thankfully, parking was very easy to access which is such a benefit when there are little ones who are quick to scurry. Plus, traffic is relatively controlled so fast cars aren't swerving by. The only thing I cannot comment on is the state of the bathroom. I didn't have a chance to enter it therefore I have to deduct a star for that unknown element. Overall, I highly recommend this park for all families and adults young at heart.

What a great neighborhood park!…read more Very clean, and lots of options for kids of all ages. There are regular and baby swings, as well as a handicapped swing. The floor is cushioned, bouncy even, friendly for trips and falls. There is a basketball court, and grassy areas separate from the field. My 17 month old son had so much fun at this park. I wish the one in my neighborhood was like it!

What a stunning beautiful park , so clean with plenty of parking , picnic table and a beautiful…read morewaterfall-river . It's an amazing place to spend the day on a romantic date or with the family .

I definitely recommend going early and having your own transportation to get there because signal…read morecan be spotty. The croton gorge and its bridge was beautiful. Beautiful views , the sound of the water and trees all around. I saw a deer and many people picnicking in the grass. A lot of lantern flies unfortunately. I wish there was a way to get rid of them in a eco friendly manner because the trees don't deserve this haha! They had portopotties , a playground, and some food trucks. On a beautiful day this is a hidden gem not too far from the city.