Mineola in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lions Park
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025
1. Lions Park Marker
In 1962 the Lions Clubs in Nassau County erected in this park a monument to international peace and service to humanity.
In 1976, to commemorate the bicentennial of this nation's independence, the Lions Clubs encouraged the youths in Nassau County to carry at the north end of this park a monument The Spirit of '76.
In 1989 the walks and benches were installed around each monument in honor of the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution and its Bill of Rights.
Lions Clubs of Nassau County
Baldwin Bellmore East Meadow Elmont Five Towns Floral Park Franklin Square Freeport Garden City Glen Cove Great Neck Greater Westbury Hempstead Hempstead/Uniondale Hicksville Island Park Island Park Channels Jericho/Brookville Lake Success Lakeview Levittown Long Beach Lynbrook/East Rockaway Massapequa Massapequa Park Merrick Mineola New Hyde Park New Hyde Park North North Lakeview Oyster Bay Plainview/Bethpage Port Washington Rockville Centre Roosevelt Sea Cliff/Glen Head Seaford Stewart Manor Syosset Uniondale/Roosevelt Valley Stream Wantagh/Island Trees West Hempstead West Hempstead-Garden City South Woodbury Floral Park Lioness Glen Cove Lioness Long Beach Lioness Massapequa Lioness Sea Cliff/Glen
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DedicatedJune 11, 1989
On the 200th anniversary of George Washington's oath of office as first president of the United States of America
Erected 1989 by The Lions Clubs in Nassau County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1776.
Location. 40° 44.431′ N, 73° 38.026′ W. Marker is in Mineola, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Old Country Road and Roslyn Road, on the right when traveling north on Old Country Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mineola NY 11501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Washington Avenue Airfield (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ιirν Amach na Cαsca (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Easter Rising Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Easter MondayApril 16, 1979 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cristoforo Colombo (approx. Ό mile away); Bessie & Roxey (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Camp Winfield Scott (approx. 0.6 miles away); Garden City World War II Memorial (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mineola.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025
2. Lions Park Marker
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025
3. Lions International
Intelligence
Our Nations Safety
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025
4. American Bicentennial Marker
Sponsored by the Lions Club of Nassau County
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025
5. Lions Park
located north of the Nassau County Court House.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025
6. Lions Park Marker
Dedication marker from the Mineola Lions Club.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 5, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
