Roosevelt, NY - Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi and Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D-Hempstead) have announced new improvements for two local Roosevelt parks, Reverend Arthur Mackey Park and Centennial Park.
The 27-acre Rev. Arthur Mackey Park improvements include the creation of new pathways, the installation of new benches and construction of a brand-new gazebo. The park has been part of the county system since 1984 and offers residents two tennis courts, two handball/paddleball courts, two full basketball courts and four half-courts, and a baseball field. In addition, the lake at the park provides a beautiful setting for a stroll, a jog or some quiet time relaxing on one of the numerous benches that line the walkway.
Nassau County has also completed work on a new state-of-the-art playground at the 2-acre Centennial Park in Roosevelt. The new playground continues the renovation of the park that began three years ago, when the County renovated the large basketball court area by installing color-coded surfaces and fiberglass backboards.
The new playground, built on the park’s former parking lot, is equipped with eight swings, a variety of challenging climbing apparatus (including one that incorporates a spider web-like tangle of ropes), several slides, and comfortable benches. The playground also has a “Pour&Play” safety surface. Labor for the installation was donated by American Recreational Products of Bohemia, Long Island.
In addition to the new playground, Centennial includes a dozen basketball hoops with fiberglass backboards, two color-coated tennis courts, paddleball and handball courts, and picnic tables. Basketball legend Julius Erving (“Doctor J”), who grew up in the area, played ball at the park as a youngster.
Reverend Arthur Mackey Park is located at Lakeside Drive and Washington Road. Centennial Park is located on Centennial Avenue and Babylon Turnpike. For more information, please visit the Nassau County Parks Department website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks, or call 516-572-0200.
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