"Our beautiful waterfront and waterways are what make Port Washington and the Manhasset Peninsula such a special place to call home," she said. Think of this as a heatmap, more rides = more kinetic energy = warmer colors. You have entered an incorrect email address! Judi Bosworth, the town supervisor, called the trail a "destination" for anyone who enjoys nature and beautiful scenery. “North Hempstead Beach Park is a hidden gem that clearly has much untapped potential,” North Hempstead town Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio (R-Port Washington) said in a statement. North Hempstead, NY – North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth is proud to announce that the Town has been named the recipient of a $450,000 New York State Regional Economic Development Council Initiative award that will fund the construction of the final two segments of the Hempstead Harbor Shoreline Trail. “The crown jewel of these trails is the Town of North Hempstead’s Shoreline Trail, which provides breathtaking views of the lower harbor, its wildlife and historic sites.”. no photos have been added for Hempstead Harbor Shoreline Path yet. On hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove), several state officials and members of the civic group Residents For a More Beautiful Port Washington, who advocated for the trail’s completion. "I believe that the trail will continue to attract local residents and those outside the Town as they visit and enjoy the view and being close to nature. Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades. The Town's Planning Department and Environmental Control Specialist, Kevin Braun applied for the grant funding. Share a Photo . Colors indicate trail is missing specified detail. © https://theislandnow.com |Contact Us: 25 Red Ground Road, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 |
The Hempstead Harbor Shoreline Trail is relatively new and a very easy trail along the southwest side of Hempstead Harbor, south of Hempstead Beach Park/Bar Beach. Funds were budgeted for the trail extension in North Hempstead’s 2019-23 capital plan. No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question. Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine the last time a trail was ridden.
Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions. Hempstead Harbor Shoreline Trail Extension is Underway North Hempstead, NY – Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio were joined by Mindy Germain and Dan Donatelli of Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington to witness the commencement of the construction for the expansion of the Shoreline Trail along West Shore Road in Port Washington on August 11th. Portions of the park are lined with wood chips, and the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee has installed informational signs about local wildlife throughout the trail. College Enrollment, Child Vaccinations Drop Amid COVID-19: BLOG, John’s Crazy Socks Introduces Cerebral Palsy Awareness Socks, Honoring Funeral Directors - Our Last Responders. For a list of all the projects across the state, go here. Construction was conducted by the Great Neck-based Galvin Brothers, with engineering work done by the Huntington Station firm GEI Consultants. “North Hempstead residents should be lacing up their hiking boots because this next extension of the Hempstead Harbor Trail is going to make our trail one of the longest continuous trails in Nassau County,” said North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth. no photos have been added for Hempstead Harbor Shoreline Path Extension yet. It will be extended along the shoreline and end near Harbor Park Drive South. College Enrollment, Child Vaccinations Drop Amid COVID-19: BLOG, John’s Crazy Socks Introduces Cerebral Palsy Awareness Socks, Honoring Funeral Directors - Our Last Responders. Free Bleaching Kit With Your First Appointment! PORT WASHINGTON, NY — Work is underway to add another mile of trail to the popular Hempstead Harbor Shoreline Trail. The 1.25-mile trail begins at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington and runs south along West Shore Road, complete with benches, plants and a hiking bridge. PORT WASHINGTON, NY — Work is underway to add another mile of trail to the popular Hempstead Harbor Shoreline Trail. “Hempstead Harbor is fortunate not only to have a good portion of its shores publicly owned, but to have several waterfront trails,” said Eric Swenson, executive director of the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee. The extension is part of a larger renovation planned at North Hempstead Beach Park in the coming years that could include additional trails, water sports and dining amenities. Share a Gem . Town officials said they would even consider seeking additional grants for further expansion of the Hempstead Harbor trail. Submit one here. A decade-long process to expand the Hempstead Harbor Shoreline trail ended Wednesday as North Hempstead town officials cut the ribbon on a one-mile extension now open to the public.