Lake DeForest Day Returns With Family 5K Across Freedom Causeway

Press release from SUEZ:

May 17, 2022

The Sixth Annual Lake DeForest Day, set for Saturday, June 25, will feature a Family Walk and 5K run across the Freedom Causeway to benefit Keep Rockland Beautiful and Hackensack Riverkeeper.

Returning after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the day will also feature public kayaking and the Supervisor’s Challenge -- a kayak race between the five Rockland towns. Stony Point will seek to defend its championship of the Supervisor’s Cup. More than 400 paddlers, runners and walkers are expected to participate at the reservoir in West Nyack. Information about registration, fees and schedules can be found at www.LakeDeForestDay.com.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Hackensack Riverkeeper and Keep Rockland Beautiful.

“We are excited to welcome the return of Lake DeForest Day, which is one of Rockland’s most unique community events,” said Chris Graziano, vice president and general manager of SUEZ New York operations. “We are pleased to support Hackensack Riverkeeper and Keep Rockland Beautiful, two of the region’s most important environmental groups. We also appreciate the partnership with the Town of Clarkstown that helps make this event possible.”

Bailey the Beaver, SUEZ’ conservation character, will also appear at the opening ceremonies.

Lake DeForest Day Schedule

● Supervisor’s Challenge 8:30 am

● Opening Ceremonies 9 am

● Family Walk/5K Fun Run 9:30 to 11 am

● Kayaking Sessions 9:30 to 11 am, 11:30 am to 1 pm and 1:30 to 3 pm

The kayaks will be launched at the north end of the causeway. All private vessels will be washed at the registration area to protect the water supply.

Parking for all events will be at the New City Little League field located at 41 Strawtown Road.

This press release was produced by SUEZ. The views expressed here are the author's own.