Christopher Morley Park
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Christopher Morley Park is a public, Nassau County-owned park in North Hills, New York.
| Christopher Morley Park | |
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 The clock tower at Christopher Morley Park on July 22, 2021. | |
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| Type | Public |
| Location | Roslyn Heights, New York |
| Area | 98 acres |
| Created | 1961 |
| Parking | Yes |
| Website | www |
The park first opened in 1961.[1][2] It is named for and dedicated after the late writer Christopher Morley, who lived a few blocks away in Roslyn Estates.[1][2] It occupies 98 acres (40 ha) of land, and was once part of the Nettie Ryan Estate.[1][2] The County of Nassau purchased the estate for roughly $700,000 (1961 USD).[3]
The park contains
- Dog Park
- Playgrounds
- Walking Paths
- Outdoor Swimming Pools
- A 9 Hole Golf Course
- 3 Baseball/Softball Fields
- Outdoor Ice Skating
- 4 Basketball Courts
- 2 Pickleball Courts
- Paddlball Courts
- Shuffle Board
- Picnic Area
- Fitness Trail [2]
Christopher Morley Park also is home to "The Knothole," Morley's writing studio.[1][4][5] In 1961, a group of local residents wanted to save the Knothole and relocate it to city ground in Roslyn park or on a rented property. The Knothole was located on Mr. Morley’s past estate.[6] In 1962, a proposal was approved by Nassau County Executive Eugene H. Nickerson to move the Knothole to a county park in North Hills.[7] In 1966, the Knothole was transferred to the park, now called Christopher Morley Park. The renovated Knothole includes built-in bookshelves, a fireplace and a bunkbed. The Knothole's "dymaxion" bathroom was designed in 1936 by Morley's friend, Buckminster Fuller, the renowned scientist and inventor.[8]
- Bay Park (Bay Park, New York) – Another major park owned and operated by Nassau County.
- Cantiague Park – Another major park owned and operated by Nassau County.
- Eisenhower Park – Another major park owned and operated by Nassau County.
- North Woodmere Park – Another major park owned and operated by Nassau County.
- Wantagh Park – Another major park owned and operated by Nassau County.
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