| Seaford Wellness Gazebo at Seaford Train Station |
| Seaford Wellness Hot Chocolate 5K Run |
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The Seaford Wellness Council
We are a section 501c non profit
organization comprised of local citizens
whose mission is to assist in the
improvement of the Seaford community's
quality of life by promoting general
community wellness, including but not
limited to the following: 1) Organizing
activities that promote wellness such as
activity nights for the community children
to attend as an alternative to
non-productive activities, as well as
having Community Walk-Runs and Health
Fairs. 2) Organizing, promoting and
carrying out endeavors which beautify
the community and environment, parks
and other public places of gathering with
the purpose of fostering healthy
interaction, socialization and fellowship
within the Seaford community. 3)
Creating activities and presentations
which address issues of substances
abuse, nutrition, smoking, gender bias,
violence and physical and mental health.
We are a section 501c non profit
organization comprised of local citizens
whose mission is to assist in the
improvement of the Seaford community's
quality of life by promoting general
community wellness, including but not
limited to the following: 1) Organizing
activities that promote wellness such as
activity nights for the community children
to attend as an alternative to
non-productive activities, as well as
having Community Walk-Runs and Health
Fairs. 2) Organizing, promoting and
carrying out endeavors which beautify
the community and environment, parks
and other public places of gathering with
the purpose of fostering healthy
interaction, socialization and fellowship
within the Seaford community. 3)
Creating activities and presentations
which address issues of substances
abuse, nutrition, smoking, gender bias,
violence and physical and mental health.
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| Seaford Wellness Council & Nassau County Dept. Of Parks, Recreation & Museums On-Site Inspection Tour 3:00PM June 27, 2005 Present: Nassau County Officials Superintendent of Parks: Michael Fritz 1st Deputy Commissioner: Richard Murphy Washington Park Grounds Supervisor: Frank Monteforte Seaford Wellness Council President: Michael Di Silvio Vice President: Ken Nersesian Treasurer: Liz Gaebler Corresponding Secretary: Christine Kern Board Member: Peter Ruffner Suggestions made to Park Officials Parking Lot Area: New Entrance Signs Install New Flagpole Double Size of Parking Lot Re-do Parking Lot Landscaping Separate Vehicular Entrances & Exits Repave, Curb & Reline Parking Lot New Lighting Stanchions w/ Additional Lighting Capacity Hide Dumpster in Entrance Area (or move to area near Maintenance Bldg.) General: New Playground Repave Pathways Remove Poison Ivy Add Trees & Shrubbery New Water Fountains (2) Irrigation System for Ball fields Drainage System for Ball fields New & Accessible Bathrooms New Picnic Benches & Barbecue Pits Garbage Cans of Uniform Style New Fences Around entire Park Perimeter Remove Red-Colored, Cinder Block “Object” near building Tree Maintenance & Stump Removal Move Maintenance & Administration Building 50 feet south New Park Benches Throughout Park of Uniform Style with Brick/Stone Pads Field One Area: Renovate ‘Dugout” seating Completely Renovate Staircase Restore Infield & Pitching Mound Remove Shrubbery around entire embankment Correct Erosion Problem above southern “dugout” area Increase Seating Capacity (add bleacher section above western “dugout” area) Field Two Area: Replace Backstop Renovate Eastern Section Bleachers Tier Embankment Behind Bleachers with Flowers Increase Seating Capacity (add bleacher section above northern “dugout” area) Add Stairways (2): directly behind backstop, south of eastern section of bleachers |
On April 15, 2005, nomination forms requesting funds for the restoration of the park were sent to Nassau County by the Wellness Council, the Lions Club, the Chamber of Commerce, Seaford Manor PTA, the Booster Club and the Key Club. The nominations detailed the condition of the park and included suggestions for it's improvement. As a result, the Wellness Council met with Nassau County Park officials on Monday June 27, 2005 to survey the park and plan on a program for its restoration. We are delighted to report that Nassau County has earmarked $581,000 from the Environmental Bond Issue to the restoration of Washington Ave. Park. In addition, the Nassau County Parks Dept. capital budget has allocated an additional $369,000 for upgrades and improvements to the park. Clean up has already begun and major capital improvements will follow. |
| Park Condition: (June, 2005) |
| CONSTRUCTION BEGINS! |
| WASHINGTON AVE. PARK CLEANUP & RESTORATION |
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SUOZZI, MEJIAS & DENENBERG TOUT NEW "FIELDS OF DREAMS" IN SEAFORD PARK
Nearly $1 Million in Improvements for Beloved Local Park
SEAFORD, NY - Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi, Legislators David Mejias (D-Farmingdale) and Dave Denenberg
(D-Merrick) were joined by the Seaford Wellness Council, community members and park-goers to break ground for two new
"fields of dreams" at Washington Avenue Park in Seaford. The construction of the two Little League fields is part of a larger
overhaul of the 4-acre community park that includes the construction of two new playgrounds (school-age and pre-school), new
pathways and benches, a fitness trail and additional parking.
"This is a wonderful project that will enhance the quality of life for families in this area," said Nassau County Executive Thomas
R. Suozzi. "It is also another example of the targeted investments we have been making under my administration to revive the
County's parks system. While carefully monitoring spending, I also want to ensure that our parks are contemporary and
beneficial for residents. We have many more parks projects that are in design phase and set for construction in 2010."
The cost of the $875,000 project is funded by $581,000 from the 2004 Environmental Bond Act., including $35,000 for drainage
improvements in the parking areas, with an additional $369,000 from the County? s Capital Improvement funding. But the focus
of the park rehabilitation is the Little League fields, which will have artificial turf infields and reseeded and graded natural grass
outfields. In addition, the sunken fields will incorporate extensive drainage systems to ensure a rapid return to playing condition
following a rainfall; new dugouts; new stands for spectators; and new fencing.
"What was once a safety hazard to be avoided will now be a community hub, where families will come together to make
memories to last a lifetime," said Legislator Mejias.
"These welcome improvements to Washington Avenue Park will make these fields the premiere ball fields of Nassau County. I
am proud that we were able to accomplish this using Environmental Bond Act money approved by so many south shore
residents," said Legislator Denenberg. "I played one of the first Little League games in this Park in the mid-60s and saw the
park deteriorate over the past few decades. This renovation is a significant upgrade for Seaford and will be thoroughly enjoyed
by the children and adults of the community. As an officer and director of the Seaford Wellness Council, I applaud County
Executive Suozzi and County Legislator Denenberg for their wonderful efforts to return the Park to its past glory," said Peter J.
Ruffner, Secretary & Director, Seaford Wellness Council.
Other recent County parks projects include new bulkheads at the Wantagh Park marina; the installation of artificial turf
multi-sport fields at Cantiague Park in Hicksville and Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale; and new playgrounds at Centennial
Park in Roosevelt, Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn-North Hills, and Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, the latter of which has
been named the top park on Long Island by the Long Island Press. In addition, new fitness trails have been added to several
parks and pond and park rehabilitation has taken place at four "passive" parks along the South Shore and within the
Massapequa, Mill Pond and Roosevelt preserves, also on the South Shore.
Located at Jerusalem and Washington avenues, Washington Avenue Park has been a County property since World War II, when
it was acquired for drainage purposes.
Nearly $1 Million in Improvements for Beloved Local Park
SEAFORD, NY - Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi, Legislators David Mejias (D-Farmingdale) and Dave Denenberg
(D-Merrick) were joined by the Seaford Wellness Council, community members and park-goers to break ground for two new
"fields of dreams" at Washington Avenue Park in Seaford. The construction of the two Little League fields is part of a larger
overhaul of the 4-acre community park that includes the construction of two new playgrounds (school-age and pre-school), new
pathways and benches, a fitness trail and additional parking.
"This is a wonderful project that will enhance the quality of life for families in this area," said Nassau County Executive Thomas
R. Suozzi. "It is also another example of the targeted investments we have been making under my administration to revive the
County's parks system. While carefully monitoring spending, I also want to ensure that our parks are contemporary and
beneficial for residents. We have many more parks projects that are in design phase and set for construction in 2010."
The cost of the $875,000 project is funded by $581,000 from the 2004 Environmental Bond Act., including $35,000 for drainage
improvements in the parking areas, with an additional $369,000 from the County? s Capital Improvement funding. But the focus
of the park rehabilitation is the Little League fields, which will have artificial turf infields and reseeded and graded natural grass
outfields. In addition, the sunken fields will incorporate extensive drainage systems to ensure a rapid return to playing condition
following a rainfall; new dugouts; new stands for spectators; and new fencing.
"What was once a safety hazard to be avoided will now be a community hub, where families will come together to make
memories to last a lifetime," said Legislator Mejias.
"These welcome improvements to Washington Avenue Park will make these fields the premiere ball fields of Nassau County. I
am proud that we were able to accomplish this using Environmental Bond Act money approved by so many south shore
residents," said Legislator Denenberg. "I played one of the first Little League games in this Park in the mid-60s and saw the
park deteriorate over the past few decades. This renovation is a significant upgrade for Seaford and will be thoroughly enjoyed
by the children and adults of the community. As an officer and director of the Seaford Wellness Council, I applaud County
Executive Suozzi and County Legislator Denenberg for their wonderful efforts to return the Park to its past glory," said Peter J.
Ruffner, Secretary & Director, Seaford Wellness Council.
Other recent County parks projects include new bulkheads at the Wantagh Park marina; the installation of artificial turf
multi-sport fields at Cantiague Park in Hicksville and Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale; and new playgrounds at Centennial
Park in Roosevelt, Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn-North Hills, and Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, the latter of which has
been named the top park on Long Island by the Long Island Press. In addition, new fitness trails have been added to several
parks and pond and park rehabilitation has taken place at four "passive" parks along the South Shore and within the
Massapequa, Mill Pond and Roosevelt preserves, also on the South Shore.
Located at Jerusalem and Washington avenues, Washington Avenue Park has been a County property since World War II, when
it was acquired for drainage purposes.
