The Roslyn Landmark Society salutes Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and her Town of North Hempstead team for the continuing progress in the Gerry Pond Park Project in the heart of the Village. Funded by several government grants, the project involves the town park's three ponds (Upper Pond, Middle Pond and Silver Lake) and a three-acre section of reclaimed park between the Upper and Middle Ponds.
As noted in the town's 2018 capital plan: “The overall intent is to treat storm water runoff and improve water quality, enhance wildlife habitat, and add passive recreational opportunity. Native plantings will be installed along perimeter of the ponds and streams to trap overland storm water flow and exclude waterfowl. The spillway and stream channels will be repaired and the stabilization of stream banks using geotextiles and native plantings will be completed. The middle pond’s perimeter wall will be repaired. Additional work, including a storm water drainage system, will be improved and will include the installation of a hydrodynamic separator to remove sediments, contaminants, and floatables.”
The great progress from May to November is documented below:
Upper Pond
May 7, 2020 Note the island to the right.
May 31, 2020 New plantings surround the pond
November 1, 2020
Three New Acres of Park Land Between the Upper and Middle Ponds
May 13, 2020 These three acres were overgrown by brush and poison ivy.
July 12, 2020
September 25, 2020
November 1, 2020
Middle Pond
May 13, 2020
July 24, 2020
September 15, 2020
October 9, 2020
November 1, 2020
Silver Lake
May 13, 2020
October 7, 2020
November 2, 2020
3 Comments
Pam D:
Is there a way to get a tour of the work that was done or hear about the process? It’s fascinating and looks so beautiful! Even a Zoom call with the company doing the work.
Councilmember Veronica Lurvey
I second what Judi said. Great photos, Howard!
Veronica Lurvey
Councilmember, District 4
Town of North Hempstead
(516) 869-7704
Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth
Dear Howard,
I hope you are well. Thanks to you and the Roslyn Landmark Society for documenting this and for your kind recognition. I am so fortunate to have a great team leading this project in improving Gerry Pond Park. This park is a true gem, and I am so pleased with the work that is being done.
Best,
Judi