Martin "Bunky" Reid Park
| Martin "Bunky" Reid Park | |
|---|---|
An entrance to Martin "Bunky" Reid Park in August 2021 | |
Interactive map of Martin "Bunky" Reid Park | |
| Type | Public |
| Location | New Cassel, New York, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°45′32″N 73°33′55″W / 40.75889°N 73.56528°W |
| Owned by | Town of North Hempstead |
| Website | Town of North Hempstead – Martin "Bunky" Reid Park |
Martin "Bunky" Reid Park (also known as Martin Reid Town Park and historically as New Cassel Park) is a park in New Cassel, in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. It is located within and operated by the Town of North Hempstead.
Description
The park is located in New Cassel, New York, and is named for Martin "Bunky" Reid (1951-1993), a prominent local who died of colon cancer.[1][2][3] It features basketball courts, a pool, shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, a playground, picnic areas, and various sports fields.[1][4]
In 2018, the Town of North Hempstead applied for a $30,000 grant in order to modernize the playground at the park.[5]
During the 20th century, the park was the location of performances by Aretha Franklin, The Jackson 5, and other musicians.[6]
See also
- "Yes We Can" Community Center – A North Hempstead community center located near the park.
References
- ^ a b "Martin "Bunky" Reid Park". Town of North Hempstead. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
- ^ Valenti, John (August 30, 1992). "Westbury's Special Celebration". Newsday. p. 15NNO. ProQuest 278529424.
- ^ "GNIS Detail - Martin Reid Town Park". geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
- ^ Lovece, Frank (2025-06-24). "New Cassel: Affordable homes, revitalizing efforts draw buyers". Newsday. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ^ Brooks, Khristopher J. (April 1, 2018). "Town seeks $30G grant for playground upgrades". Newsday. Archived from the original on 2021-08-01. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
- ^ Yan, Ellen (2023-11-20). "James E. Smith of New Cassel, North Hempstead Town parks supervisor, dies at 90". Newsday. Retrieved 2026-03-14.