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State Assemblyman Steve Englebright pledges a $60,000 challenge grant to help develop a master plan for the park and to help bring public water, electric and new bathrooms to the soccer fields.  New electric and water to York Hall as well!

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"Adopt a Bench Program!"


Help us build a better park! Adopt a Bench and dedicate to a loved one!

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or mail your check to: Nissequogue River State Park Foundation

P.O. Box 159 Kings Park, NY, 11754.

 

100% of your donation will be used to enhance, protect and preserve our park for present and future generations.

 

 

 

 

 Helping clean up the park!!!

Thank you!!!!  

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Meeting With State Parks Commisioner Ash Shows Progress But No Commitment to Park
 

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Dog Walking in the NRSP

 
The Nissequogue River State Park Foundation released our position on a dog walk trail to New York State Parks and Historic Restoration.  We continue our work with State Parks to enhance the NRSP to benefit all residents.

New Foundation Members

     

 
The Nissequogue River State Park Foundation would like to welcome the Kings Park Jewish Center, the Long Island Trail Lovers Coalition and the Airmid Theatre to our advisory board!
 

Kings Park State Hospital History:"York Hall"

   
First Dedicated on September 7, 1932, York Hall was the cultural center for all of Kings Park for over 6o Years. Theatrical Productions, Sporting Events, Civic Meetings and Religious Services were all part of this historic landmark.
 

NRSP Foundation Asks Senator Flanagan To Release the $29 Million To Clean The Park

At our August meeting, foundation representatives were unanimous in asking Senator John Flanagan to release the $29 million that he secured to clean up the old state hospital grounds.   Senator Flanagan is well aware of the groups represented in the foundation as well as the many residents that we represent.  We fully expect Senator Flanagan to adhere to the wishes of his constituants and to release the funding that will start the process in creating a park that is both visionary and inspirational.  

Nissequogue River State Park Foundation Field Trip to Snug Harbor

              Sunday, September 14th

NRSP Foundation Members will be visiting Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden to learn how public/private partnerships can create an arts and cultural park that all state residents can enjoy.

NRSP Foundation Donates Flag and New Greenbelt Trail Maps

 

A new flag and flag stand for the park administration building was donated at our August meeting.  The foundation also created new Greenbelt trail maps.  The maps were donated to the parks department to be distributed to park visitors.

Some of the foundation members display the flag and Greenbelt Trail maps that were donated 

Click here for a copy of the Greenbelt Trail map for the Nissequogue River State Park
Smithtown Town Planner Frank DeRubeis meets with the NRSPF
 
Smithtown Planner Frank DeRubeis was our September guest speaker.  Mr. DeRubeis talked about the history between the Town of Smithtown and the state hospital from the time it was closed till the present.  He also gave information on sites throughout the park that contain buried buildings as well as some ways in which we can move forward to creating a wonderful state park.

Kings Park Day and NRSPF

The Nissequogue River State Park Foundation participated in Kings Park Day, which is an annual event which celebrates the community which is Kings Park.

Pictured about Mike Rosato and Sean Leahmann work the booth at Kings Park Day. Pictured below, Mike answers all questions from attendees at the popular annual event.

The Hamlet of Kings Park hosts the Nissequogue River State Park and the people of Kings Park were instrumental in having the former Kings Park Psychiatric Center converted to the newest New York State Park.


 Dorothy Channin, treasurer for the NRSPF and active environmentalist explains that NRSP is our opportunity to restore natural habitat to Long Island.


 New York State Assembly Member, Mike Fitzpatrick discusses the upcoming legislation on NRSP boundaries with Mike Rosato.

Nissequogue River State Park Foundation attends Kings Park Soccer Day
The NRSP foundation set up a display at Kings Park Soccer's "Soccer Day".  Many residents stopped by to learn more about how the foundation is enhancing the park.  Many thanks to Joe Piacentino, Jim Pagano and Joel Blitzer from KP Soccer.
 
        
Nissequogue River State Park Foundation representatives Sean Lehmann,
Joel Blitzer and Victoria Brown set up the foundation's display booth.
Photos by King Pedlar
 
 

  

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