Dr. Jeffrey Wenig Memorial Park Loop

Dr. Jeffrey Wenig Memorial Park offers a short, wooded hiking route in Melville, New York, just off Wilmington Drive. The trail begins at a residential-side trailhead with street parking and forms a single, uninterrupted circuit through a 94-acre preserve. Hikers follow a sandy, gently rolling path through oak and pine forest, characteristic of the Ronkonkoma Moraine’s glacial landscape. After a brief initial rise, the route winds through shaded upland terrain, remaining easy to navigate with no major intersections. The forest includes pitch pine, low-bush blueberry, and white pine, supporting common woodland birds like robins and woodpeckers. A tennis court near the start marks the park’s only developed feature. Well-suited for casual walks, runs, or nature outings, this route provides a quiet, low-traffic experience close to town. The route ends back at the same trailhead, offering a peaceful, family-friendly outing with subtle natural charm.