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Manhasset Valley Park

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Manhasset Valley Park
Manhasset Valley Park in 2012
Interactive map of Manhasset Valley Park
TypePublic
LocationManhasset, New York, United States
Coordinates40°47′24″N 73°42′25″W / 40.79000°N 73.70694°W / 40.79000; -73.70694
Area26.6 acres (10.8 ha)
Openedc.1954
OwnerTown of North Hempstead
PathsYes
ParkingYes
WebsiteTown of North Hempstead – Manhasset Valley Park

Manhasset Valley Park is a public park located in Manhasset, on Long Island, in New York, United States. It is owned and operated by the Town of North Hempstead.

Description

Manhasset Valley Park is located in the valley separating the Great Neck Peninsula from the Cow Neck (Port Washington) Peninsula, at the southern end of Manhasset Bay.[1][2]

The park contains walking paths, a playground, and athletic fields.[3][4][5] A stream flows through the park, emptying into Manhasset Bay to its immediate north, with footbridges crossing over the stream within the park.[3][4][5]

The park is roughly 26.6 acres (10.8 ha) in total size.[6]

History

Before the Long Island Rail Road's Port Washington Branch was extended from Great Neck to Port Washington via the Manhasset Viaduct, the commercial heart of Manhasset was located in this area, which was nicknamed "The Valley."[7] After the Port Washington Branch was extended to Port Washington and the Manhasset station opened on Plandome Road, the commercial center of the hamlet moved there; that area was nicknamed "The Hill."[7]

Manhasset Valley Park was established circa 1954, as part of a slum clearance project in the Manhasset Valley area.[8][9] As part of the project, a historic local schoolhouse was moved to the property to operate as a museum.[8][9][10]

The park was operated by Nassau County from its establishment in the 1950s until the 2000s, when it was transferred to the Town of North Hempstead.[6] The transfer of ownership was part of an effort made by Nassau County to reduce the county's expenditures and spendings – measures stemming from a fiscal crisis.[6][11]

In the 2010s, after taking ownership of Manhasset Valley Park, the Town of North Hempstead renovated and modernized the park's facilities, playgrounds, and fields.[12][13][14] Further park renovations were completed later in the decade, including the completion of a new, $440,000 comfort station and park maintenance facility.[15]

Town of North Hempstead 9/11 Memorial

The Town of North Hempstead 9/11 Memorial in 2022

The Town of North Hempstead 9/11 Memorial is the Town of North Hempstead's memorial to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, located within Manhasset Valley Park.

The final components of the memorial were constructed beginning in May 2025 and was dedicated on September 11 of that year.[16] The memorial consists of a large plaza with flags and seating areas, with a beam from the Twin Towers located within – and being the focal point of – the center of the plaza, on a pedestal.[3][16][17]

In 2025, the memorial was expanded by the Town of North Hempstead.[16][17][18] As part of the expansion project, new plaques and a granite wall were installed, with the names of the 56 North Hempstead residents who were murdered in the terrorist attacks being inscribed, with additional space reserved for any residents of the town who have – or will – succumb to illnesses caused as a result of the attacks.[16][17][19]

Prior to the memorial's completion in 2025, a smaller memorial plaque had been installed in 2015, while the steel beam from the Twin Towers was originally installed in 2021.[16][20]

See also

References

  1. "Manhasset Valley Park · 461 Maple St, Manhasset, NY 11030". Google Maps. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
  2. "GNIS Detail – Manhasset Valley Park". geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
  3. "Town of North Hempstead – Manhasset Valley Park". northhempsteadny.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
  4. Long, Patrick (2023-03-09). "Manhasset: More Than Just a Miracle Mile". www.longislandpress.com. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  5. Fischler, Marcelle Sussman (2021-11-11). "Manhasset, N.Y.: Hometown Aura and a Short Commute Lure Residents". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  6. Mancini, Rosemaria (December 12, 2004). "Nassau Wants to Transfer Parks to Towns: Take My Park, Please". The New York Times. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  7. Claus, Christina (2017-05-06). "A History Of Plandome Road". Manhasset Press. Archived from the original on 2021-07-31. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
  8. "Manhasset Valley Park Plans Almost Ready". Newsday. October 1, 1954. p. 17. Retrieved April 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. "North Hempstead to Crack Down On Spinney Hill Zone Violations". Newsday. June 27, 1957. p. 37. Retrieved April 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. "Oldest Island School Will Become Museum". Newsday. November 21, 1952. p. 26. Retrieved April 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. Forestano, Rich (2010-02-05). "Supervisor Kaiman Presents 'State of the Town'". www.longislandpress.com. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  12. Press, Manhasset (2014-07-13). "Lights At Manhasset Valley Park". www.longislandpress.com. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  13. Eidler, Scott (2013-04-28). "NFL legend Jim Brown helps christen Manhasset park". Newsday. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  14. Press, Manhasset (2014-03-28). "Heart Manhasset Park At Macy's". www.longislandpress.com. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  15. Eidler, Scott (2015-07-09). "New bathrooms part of Manhasset Valley Park revitalization". Newsday. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  16. Gallo, Isabella (2025-09-09). "North Hempstead completes 9/11 Memorial before 24th anniversary". www.longislandpress.com. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
  17. Russell, Hank (2025-09-10). "Town of North Hempstead to Host 9/11 Memorial Service". Long Island Life & Politics. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
  18. Zou, Dandan (2019-12-20). "North Hempstead Town plans $111M in capital improvements by 2024". Newsday. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  19. Needelman, Joshua (2025-05-18). "North Hempstead's 9/11 memorial to include more names". Newsday. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
  20. Corr, Jennifer (2021-09-08). "The Town Of North Hempstead Will Never Forget: Town to unveil monument in Manhasset on the 20th anniversary of 9/11". www.longislandpress.com. Retrieved 2026-04-24.