Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Hempstead Lake Environmental Education and Resiliency Center

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Address
880 Lake Drive
West Hempstead, NY 11552


The Environmental Education and Resiliency Center is a unique, hands-on learning center focused on environmental management and storm resiliency. The goal is to connect the community with the natural environment by providing outreach and educational programming. The Center will also be used for storm response purposes. The Hempstead Lake Dam will be monitored from the center and the data tracked to assist in storm preparation and response.

The EERC currently offers educational programming for scouts, schools, and the public. To register for public programs you can visit our Eventbrite page. If you would like to book a school or scout program, you can email the EERC at HempsteadLakeEE@parks.ny.gov .

Hours of Operation

  • Open 7 days a week from 9am-4pm (beginning 11/10/22) and 9am-5pm (beginning 2/16/23)

Fees & Rates

  • Fees
  • No fee applies for entrance into the Nature Center

    A $4 fee applies for participants attending public programs unless otherwise noted in program description
    Cash, Check and Credit Card is accepted