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Daniel Jay Berg Memorial Park

📍 Great Neck, NY

★4.8(6 Google reviews)

Short nature trail following a natural creek through wooded Great Neck parkland. Benches along the path make it accessible for young children on a gentle first hike.

✓ creek trail✓ nature walk✓ peaceful✓ secluded✓ short trail✓ woodland
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★★★★★Featured review by Kosta Rica

A serene 1/4 mile walk right in the back of Village of Russel Gardens, Great Neck, NY. Few benches along the way and a natural creek that runs parallel to the walking path. A pleasant nature walk in any season!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with young children looking for a short, calm nature walk away from urban noise. The creek running alongside the trail gives kids something to observe throughout. The quarter-mile length suits toddlers and preschoolers without overwhelming them. Pack insect repellent for any visit from spring through autumn.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Pack insect repellent — the secluded wooded setting draws mosquitoes in warm weather
⏰The trail is a quarter mile and flat — appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers
đŸŽŸī¸Benches are spaced along the path for rest stops
🚗The creek runs parallel to the trail the whole way — bring a nature guide for kids

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.8
★★★★★

6 Google reviews

Creek alongside the whole trail40%
Peaceful and uncrowded35%
Short and toddler-friendly15%
Mosquitoes in warm months10%
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Kosta Rica

4 months ago

★★★★★

“A serene 1/4 mile walk right in the back of Village of Russel Gardens, Great Neck, NY. Few benches along the way and a natural creek that runs parallel to the walking path. A pleasant nature walk in any season!”

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Natalia Hanson

2 years ago

★★★★★

“A little path along the creek takes you away from the city landscape right into the wild woods.”

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AllieO

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Sweet little trail to take the kids up”

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KangHyunmom

3 years ago

★★★★★

“It is a quiet and secluded place, so please be careful of mosquitoes.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Daniel Jay Berg Memorial Park runs a quarter-mile trail parallel to a natural creek through quiet wooded land behind Village of Russell Gardens in Great Neck. The path stays flat and manageable for young children, with benches spaced along the route for rest stops. The setting is genuinely secluded — insect repellent is worth packing in warmer months.

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