Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve

USA / New York / Merrick /
 park, birdwatching area
50 acres on the former Merrick Landfill site. Surrounded by tidal wetlands, the plateau rises 115 feet above sea level. Landscape contains native wetland and upland vegetation; graded hiking trails, wheelchair accessible fishing pier on Merrick Bay and canoe and kayak launch
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Coordinates:   40°38'43"N   73°33'43"W

Comments

  • When I first came upon this park/preserve in the late 1990's, my then 6 year old son called it "Stinky Mountain" and the name has stuck for the last 9 years and is going strong still today. A great site to get a workout and a brisk walk up to the the top of the mountain has breathtaking views of the island and NYC.
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