Bridle path, Hempstead Lake State Park, Long Island, N. Y.

[ca. 1930–1945]

Hempstead Lake State Park is one of the State Parks under the jurisdiction of the Long Island State Park Commission. Distance from New York City, 21 miles on the Southern State Parkway. A 5 mile bridle path winding around the lake and through the woodlands is the principal feature of this park. There are also adequate playgrounds, picnic areas with benches, tables and fireplaces, carrousel, tennis courts, archery range, football, soccer and baseball fields, a small lake for model yacht sailing and refreshment stands where foodstuffs and soft drinks may be purchased.