North Shore Suffolk -Place to roam with dog (Brookhaven, Smithtown: live, beach)

[rprprprp]

I like to walk with my dog off leash. When I lived in Nassau I went to Bethpage State park, Massapequa preserve etc and wandered the back trails problem free (yes i pick up my dog's $%#@). Technically we werent supposed to be there but since we caused no problems--we had no problems.

Any suggestions where i can go in the Port Jeff/Rocky Point area? I don't want a dog park I want a wooded area where we can walk/jog without causing problems.

I know there is a huge preserve in Rocky point but I believe it is used for biking and hunting---don't want to get in anyones way or get shot at!



Thanks

[Crookhaven]

[quote=rprprprp;7043206]I like to walk with my dog off leash. When I lived in Nassau I went to Bethpage State park, Massapequa preserve etc and wandered the back trails problem free (yes i pick up my dog's $%#@). Technically we werent supposed to be there but since we caused no problems--we had no problems.

Any suggestions where i can go in the Port Jeff/Rocky Point area? I don't want a dog park I want a wooded area where we can walk/jog without causing problems.

I know there is a huge preserve in Rocky point but I believe it is used for biking and hunting---don't want to get in anyones way or get shot at!


Youre fine in the Rocky Point preserve....no one will hassle you on the Beach in the winter either.

For others: Theres a Bark Park on the South Side of The Rocky Point Preserve in Middle Island behind the old K-Mart
http://www.suffolkcountyunleashed.co..._middle_island
Small fee for Brookhaven residents.

crooks

[OldLongIsland]

Working for Dog Parks in Nassau and Suffolk County Long Island

Check out Coindre Hall

edit: after reading that site it seems like off leash in not permitted at Coindre Hall, though every time I have been there I have seen numerous dogs off leash (like 5 at a time)

[KellyFG]

Brookhaven State Park, you can enter it from William Floyd, RT 25 & RT25A
its huge & seriously under used. I do not believe the issue hunting permits inside the State park but they do on other DEC patroled areas in Ridge.
We hike every week with our dog & no leash.

[Mighty__Quinn]

Blydenburg Park in Smithtown.

There's a huge dog run there but also a lot of great trails around the lake. You're supposed to keep the leash on but many do not.

[TomMoser]

Originally Posted by OldLongIsland

Working for Dog Parks in Nassau and Suffolk County Long Island

Check out Coindre Hall

edit: after reading that site it seems like off leash in not permitted at Coindre Hall, though every time I have been there I have seen numerous dogs off leash (like 5 at a time)

Most town parks and local village parks are ok with dogs off leash if it is not during peak times. (As long as your dog is well behaved.

[rprprprp]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. My dog is very well behaved--I just don't want to be a hunting trophy!