Norman Levy Park and Preserve

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Norman Levy Park and Preserve is a man-made park located on the South Shore of Long Island in Merrick, New York. The park is situated on a hill and has excellent views of the Manhattan skyline and Long Island. Norman Levy Park and Preserve was once a landfill but was transformed to a park space in 2000. The park is named after Norman Levy, who was a New York state senator and a champion for the environment. The park is the highest point on Long Island's South Shore, and has an average altitude of around 120 feet. The park has many groomed trails which take visitors to the top of the hill. Along the trails, there are many exercise stations. Other amenities include fishing and hiking.