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Facelift For Hempstead Lake State Park
The $3.6 million project includes new hiking trails and a new 20-foot observation tower.
WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY — Improvements to Hempstead Lake State Park have been completed. Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Friday that there were $3.6 million worth of improvements.
It includes the creation of 4.75 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
The park also features a new 20-foot observation tower with panoramic views, an ADA compliant fishing pier and an elevated walkway with ADA access to the tower.
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"These improvements will expand much-needed access to outdoor recreation for Long Island families, while making the community more resilient to future storms," Hochul said. "The ongoing transformation of Hempstead Lake State Park will help protect Hewlett Bay, reduce flood risk, provide visitors with enhanced recreational opportunities, and educate the next generation of Long Islanders about the environmental challenges facing the region."
The improvements are part of a $47 million transformation of Hempstead Lake State Park.
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