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The Park has new shoreline and wetlands protection.

Hempstead Lake State Park is protected from floods, and now open to all

Hurricane Sandy caused immeasurable grief and destruction nearly 11 years ago. That devastation, however, has spurred a few positives. State officials in June announced the completion of a vast … more

By Mark Nolan | 8/13/23

Heidi O’Riordan, of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, led event organizers in preparing fishing rods for park-goers before Hempstead Lake State Park’s Fall Family Freshwater Fishing Festival.

Hempstead Lake State Park hosts fishing festival for fall

People were free to cast their lines throughout Hempstead Lake State Park last Saturday, at the park’s annual Fall Family Freshwater Fishing Festival. Food trucks, vendors, and information … more

By Kyle Chin | 10/20/22

Big improvements have been made to Hempstead Lake State Park.

Gov. Hochul announces upgrades to Hempstead Lake State Park

Major progress on the improvements to Hempstead Lake State Park in West Hempstead have been made, announced Gov. Kathy Hochul May 13. more

By Jake Pellegrino | 5/19/22

Seniors play on the tennis and pickleball courts at Hempstead Lake State Park. SportTime is expected to take control of the courts next week.

Sports court takeover

With the private takeover of their beloved tennis and pickleball courts looming next week, a group of local senior citizens expressed overwhelming concern that they will not have open access to the courts anymore. more

By Jake Pellegrino | 4/28/22

NYPD Sgt. Conor McDonald, center, and his mother, Patti Ann, were the first to see new signage for McDonald Pond, which was unveiled by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, left, on Jan. 15.

New signage erected at McDonald Pond

Just five days after the anniversary of New York City Police Detective Steven McDonald’s death in 2017, state and local elected officials honored him at Hempstead Lake State Park on Jan. 15. … more

By Nakeem Grant | 1/21/21

State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky urged the state’s Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to repair the tennis courts at Hempstead Lake State Park.

Tennis court repairs under way at Hempstead Lake State Park

The tennis courts at Hempstead Lake State Park have been in disrepair for many years, according to Central Nassau County Rotary Club President Rony Kessler. The courts’ surfaces are cracked, and … more

By Nakeem Grant | 12/5/19

Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead

Jewelry workshop Enjoy an afternoon of creativity with paper, crystal, and fabric at the Lakeview Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 1 to 2 p.m. Instructed by Mickey Gonzalez, the library … more

10/10/19

Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead

Bird Walk at Hempstead Lake State Park Join the South Shore Audubon Society on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for a bird walk at Hempstead Lake State Park. The group will meet in Parking … more

9/5/19

New York State Park Police are looking for a man who allegedly attacked a woman in Hempstead Lake State Park on April 12.

Woman attacked in Hempstead Lake State Park

A 21-year-old woman said she was attacked by a man in Hempstead Lake State Park in West Hempstead on April 12, New York State police said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/12/19

Three MS-13 members plead guilty to attempted murder at Hempstead Lake State Park in 2016

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that three MS-13 members pleaded guilty this week to attempted murder charges for a May 2016 incident in which they attacked three teenagers … more

1/11/19

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