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Brennan Donovan Nora Donovan, and their mother Trisha Albate, worked together to help clean up the park. They use the park and wanted to do their part to help keep it clean.

Helping to clean Hempstead Lake State Park

Over the weekend, residents showed just how much they cared about Hempstead Lake State Park on I Love My Parks Day on May 7. People from all over came to Hempstead Lake to help clean up the park. … more

5/11/16

Rockville Centre resident Philip Scott bequeathed his entire estate to Hempstead Lake State Park, which he loved.

Rockville Centre man donates $750,000 to Hempstead Lake

Philip Scott, a longtime Rockville Centre resident, enjoyed Hempstead Lake State Park more than anywhere else. A teacher in the Oceanside School District, he would spend some time every day in … more

By Alex Costello | 5/11/16

19th-century-style competition: From crosscut sawing to corn husking for the kids, everyone enjoys stepping back in time at the Long Island Fair.

Colorful fall explorations

This short season always seems to come and go before we know it. So now’s the time to savor all that is so special about this time of year. more

By Karen Bloom | 9/30/15

The WTA will build a temporary stadium at the Hempstead Lake State Park tennis courts that can seat more than 3,500 spectators. There will also be a 1,200-seat second stadium. (Courtesy WTA)

Major tennis tournament coming to town

Next year, the best female tennis players in the world will compete in Rockville Centre. The Women’s Tennis Association has announced that it will hold a tournament in Hempstead Lake State … more

By Alex Costello | 9/9/15

The Hempstead Lake State Park playground will be renovated by the state during the off-season, creating play areas for young and older children.

Hempstead Lake playground to be renovated by state

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the state has committed $2.5 million to build or improve 13 playgrounds at eight state parks across New York, including the playground at Hempstead Lake State … more

9/2/15

The fishing festival was an opportunity for Kailing Tan to learn how to cast a line.

Reeling them in at Hempstead Lake

On Oct. 18, Hempstead Lake State Park held a day long Fall Fish Festival to celebrate the season. Families had a chance to come to the park to enjoy all kinds of rides and activities. But the … more

10/29/14

State should extend Ocean Parkway bike trail

There’s long been a rivalry between motorists and cyclists on Long Island. Many, though certainly not all, drivers believe roads are meant exclusively for cars . . . more

9/25/14

Stolen car causes police hunt in Hempstead Lake State Park

A stolen car set off a hunt in Hempstead Lake State Park by Rockville Centre and Nassau County police officers. According to officials, at around 1 p.m. on Sept. 10, a man left his car running … more

By Alex Costello | 9/10/14

Hempstead lake state park will be receiving $1.25 million from the state for improvements to the park’s trails and waterfront.

Hempstead Lake State Park set for improvements

Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced $90 million would be put into the budget to help improve New York State Parks, including Hempstead Lake State Park. The money will be split between 69 … more

By Alex Costello | 4/30/14

RVCFD rescues pooch from frigid water

The Rockville Centre Fire Department responded to Hempstead Lake State Park for a rescue call in the frigid temperatures on the morning of Jan. 22, and pulled a freezing and furry dog from the … more

By Alex Costello | 1/24/14

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