Harold Walker Memorial Park
| Harold Walker Memorial Park | |
|---|---|
 Interactive map of Harold Walker Memorial Park | |
| Type | Public |
| Location | Lakeview, New York |
| Coordinates | 40°40′28″N 73°39′8″W / 40.67444°N 73.65222°W |
| Owner | Town of Hempstead |
| Website | hempsteadny |
Harold Walker Memorial Park is a public park located within the hamlet of Lakeview, in Nassau County, New York, United States.
Overview
[edit]Located on Woodfield Road in the hamlet of Lakeview, Harold Walker Memorial Park is owned and maintained by the Town of Hempstead.[1][2][3] It consists of an outdoor swimming facility with multiple pools, a playground, picnic areas, seating areas, and sports facilities.[2][3]
Harold Walker Park is also a common gathering place for local civic groups, and is one of the primary civic hubs within Lakeview.[3][4] It is also the site of many of Lakeview's holiday celebrations – including its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.[3][5]
The park is named in honor of Harold Walker – a late local resident of the Lakeview community.[3]
In 2025, construction commenced on a major park modernization project.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 Gusler, Madison (2025-05-02). "New construction to upgrade Lakeview's Harold Walker Memorial Park facilities". Herald Community Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- 1 2 "Harold Walker Memorial Park". Town of Hempstead. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Yan, Ellen (2025-06-25). "Buying in Lakeview: Rich history includes MLK visit, Revolutionary War". Newsday. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ↑ "In Short; Calling all Lakeview elderly". Newsday. October 19, 1981. pp. A2. Retrieved June 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Gusler, Madison (2025-12-19). "Lakeview Civic Association hosts holiday lighting, performers entertain crowd". Herald Community Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
