Manhasset Valley Park
| Manhasset Valley Park | |
|---|---|
Manhasset Valley Park in 2012 | |
Interactive map of Manhasset Valley Park | |
| Type | Public |
| Location | Manhasset, New York, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°47′24″N 73°42′25″W / 40.79000°N 73.70694°W |
| Area | 26.6 acres (10.8 ha) |
| Owned by | Town of North Hempstead |
| Paths | Yes |
| Parking | Yes |
| Website | Town of North Hempstead – Manhasset Valley Park |
Manhasset Valley Park is a park 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 and Cow Neck Peninsulas.[1][2] It contains walking paths, a playground, and athletic fields. A stream flows through the park, emptying into Manhasset Bay to its immediate north.[3]
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."[4] 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."[4]
The park was formerly operated by Nassau County, prior to its transfer to the Town of North Hempstead.[5] The transfer of ownership was part of an effort made by Nassau to cut costs.[5]
The park is roughly 26.6 acres (10.8 ha) in total size.[5]
Town of North Hempstead 9/11 Memorial
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 memorial was constructed beginning in May 2025 and was dedicated on September 11 of that year.[6] It consists of a large plaza with flags and seating, with a beam from the Twin Towers located within the center of the plaza on a pedestal.[3][6][7]
In 2025, the memorial was expanded.[6][7] As part of the expansion, new plaques and a granite wall were installed, with the names of the 56 North Hempstead residents who were murdered in the terrorist attacks inscribed, and space reserved for any residents who have – or will – succumb to illnesses caused by the attacks.[6][7][8]
Prior to the memorial's completion in 2025, a smaller memorial plaque had been installed in 2015, while the steel beam was originally installed in 2021.[6]
See also
- Clark Botanic Garden – Another park located in and operated by the Town of North Hempstead.
References
- ^ "Manhasset Valley Park · 461 Maple St, Manhasset, NY 11030". Google Maps. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
- ^ "GNIS Detail – Manhasset Valley Park". geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
- ^ a b "Town of North Hempstead – Manhasset Valley Park". northhempsteadny.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
- ^ a b Claus, Christina (2017-05-06). "A History Of Plandome Road". Manhasset Press. Archived from the original on 2021-07-31. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
- ^ a b c Mancini, Rosemaria (December 12, 2004). "Nassau Wants to Transfer Parks to Towns: Take My Park, Please". The New York Times.
- ^ a b c d e Gallo, Isabella (2025-09-09). "North Hempstead completes 9/11 Memorial before 24th anniversary". www.longislandpress.com. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ^ a b c Russell, Hank (2025-09-10). "Town of North Hempstead to Host 9/11 Memorial Service". Long Island Life & Politics. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ^ Needelman, Joshua (2025-05-18). "North Hempstead's 9/11 memorial to include more names". Newsday. Retrieved 2026-03-14.