| 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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| WASHINGTON AVE. PARK CLEANUP & RESTORATION |
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Newly renovated Washington Avenue Park! New ball fields, parking lot, playgrounds, utility building, and health trail.
Washington Avenue Park in Seaford was re-dedicated
this past Sunday on the heels of more than $1 million
in improvements completed to the 4-acre parcel.
The renovations to the Nassau County-owned park's
two Little League baseball/softball fields includes the
installation of synthetic turf infields and re-seeded
natural grass outfields. The fields, which are sunken
below adjacent Washington and Jerusalem Avenues,
will also be incorporating extensive drainage systems
in an attempt to ensure that they can be played on
rapidly following rainfall. The $1.1 million project is
passed by voters and Nassau County's Capital
Improvement fund.
A major reason the improvements to Washington
Avenue Park were accomplished was the hard work
of the Seaford Wellness Counsel, which were the
bond applicants and sponsoring community group
for the project. In his speech at the Sept. 12 ceremony Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano credited the efforts of the Seaford
Wellness Counsel for helping to make the improvements to the park a reality. "I know a lot of people worked real, real hard to make
the improvements that we are enjoying today," said Mangano.
Attending the Sept. 12 ceremony re-dedicating Washington Avenue Park were members of the Seaford Little League and Long
Island Greyhounds softball travel team, who despite rainy conditions played games that morning on the park's two fields. "This field
prior to it being turf would not hold the water," said Steve Piorkowski, head coach of the Long Island Greyhounds, whose home field
is Washington Avenue Park. "Now anything that would have been puddles is going to be drained, the kids are going to play, we're not
going to have to re-schedule games and they are going to get a lot more experience and playing time."
The facelift also consisted of adding new dugouts, stands for spectators and fencing. New ADA-compliant playgrounds have also
been constructed for both pre-school and school-aged children along with new restrooms, parking lots, pathways and a fitness trail.
There will also be a concession stand that will help supply revenue to support the Seaford Little League and Greyhounds softball
teams.
"It is a renovation that is years and years overdue," said Nassau County Legislatiuve Presiding Officer Peter J. Schmitt
(R-Massapequa). "I am delighted that this day has come."
this past Sunday on the heels of more than $1 million
in improvements completed to the 4-acre parcel.
The renovations to the Nassau County-owned park's
two Little League baseball/softball fields includes the
installation of synthetic turf infields and re-seeded
natural grass outfields. The fields, which are sunken
below adjacent Washington and Jerusalem Avenues,
will also be incorporating extensive drainage systems
in an attempt to ensure that they can be played on
rapidly following rainfall. The $1.1 million project is
passed by voters and Nassau County's Capital
Improvement fund.
A major reason the improvements to Washington
Avenue Park were accomplished was the hard work
of the Seaford Wellness Counsel, which were the
bond applicants and sponsoring community group
for the project. In his speech at the Sept. 12 ceremony Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano credited the efforts of the Seaford
Wellness Counsel for helping to make the improvements to the park a reality. "I know a lot of people worked real, real hard to make
the improvements that we are enjoying today," said Mangano.
Attending the Sept. 12 ceremony re-dedicating Washington Avenue Park were members of the Seaford Little League and Long
Island Greyhounds softball travel team, who despite rainy conditions played games that morning on the park's two fields. "This field
prior to it being turf would not hold the water," said Steve Piorkowski, head coach of the Long Island Greyhounds, whose home field
is Washington Avenue Park. "Now anything that would have been puddles is going to be drained, the kids are going to play, we're not
going to have to re-schedule games and they are going to get a lot more experience and playing time."
The facelift also consisted of adding new dugouts, stands for spectators and fencing. New ADA-compliant playgrounds have also
been constructed for both pre-school and school-aged children along with new restrooms, parking lots, pathways and a fitness trail.
There will also be a concession stand that will help supply revenue to support the Seaford Little League and Greyhounds softball
teams.
"It is a renovation that is years and years overdue," said Nassau County Legislatiuve Presiding Officer Peter J. Schmitt
(R-Massapequa). "I am delighted that this day has come."
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.
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.