History: The Park was originally part of a large estate with stately building, and is named after its former owner. It was once a breeding ground for thoroughbred horses, owned by August Belmont and his actress wife Eleanor Robson Belmont. He sold part of the land to a local developer in 1925, and the remaining 158 acres were snatched up by New York State, which continued to build upon the park's expanse. In recent time, the area is now a site for the headquarters of the Long Island State Park Commission. Most of the 459 acres are devoted to picnicking and family sports activities such as an assortment of picnic tables and outdoor barbecue grills, bocce and horseshoe courts, a playground for the youngsters, basketball courts, ball fields, and scenic bike paths.
