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Hempstead Lake State Park is a 737acre state park located in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The park is located in West Hempstead and is one of three state parks within the Town of Hempstead. There is a quick-access entrance at exit 18 from the Southern State Parkway. The park contains the largest freshwater lake in Nassau County.The park offers picnic tables with pavilions, tennis courts, a playground, playing fields, recreation programs, hiking, biking, a bridle path, fishing, ice fishing, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and a boat launch. The park contains three ponds for fishing that are stocked with several varieties of fish. Wooded picnic areas provide shade.HistoryThe central feature of this park is Hempstead Lake, first proposed in 1870 to supply water to Brooklyn, New York. The Mill River, also known as Hempstead Creek was dammed to form the 167-acre reservoir. Following the annexation of Brooklyn by New York City in 1898, the reservoir's use as a source of water declined.In 1925, the route of Southern State Parkway was laid through the reservoir's grounds, and the property was designated as a state park. The highway originally looped around Hempstead Lake's southern shore between exits 18 and 19. In 1947, an earthen dam was laid across the northern third of Lake Hempstead, straightening the route of the parkway across the lake. A decade later, Peninsula Boulevard was extended along the eastern side of the park partially reusing the parkway's old route.

Address: Eagle Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552, USA
Phone: (516) 766-1029
State: New York
Zip Code: 11552


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Reviews
Great park. Easily accessible off Southern State Parkway. This time of year was especially enjoyable, no crowds so plenty of tables and grills. This picnic area was close to restroom, playground and open field for all sorts of ball games. Wasn't expecting $8 entry fee, but doable.
8 years ago (19-09-2017)
This is another wonderful peaceful environment to stay for daylong without any tension of the World. Just need Folding Chair, Food in hotpot or cold snacks, water, and soft music. You can catch fish with permit and following the rules.
8 years ago (20-08-2017)
Nice place. Great for kids to run around. They have built in grills.
8 years ago (04-09-2017)
Our family always enjoys being there. A lot of space to make a picnic or barbeque, playground for kids, restrooms.
8 years ago (05-10-2017)
Fun for the whole famy.Excellent Carousel. Great party area, Barbecue area great. Play ground great for kids. Basket ball court great for the teenagers and adults ballers
8 years ago (26-08-2017)
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