Rockville Centre in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Living Shoreline of Lister Park

— Mill River Green Way Trail —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025

1. The Living Shoreline of Lister Park Marker

Inscription.
A focal point of the community’s robust recreation program, Lister Park has gained a reputation not only for its outstanding sports opportunities, but also for the conscious efforts to improve the park’s environment and accessibility.

In June 2013, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) launched the Rebuild by Design program to promote resilience in regions devastated by Superstorm Sandy. The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) worked with local stakeholders to develop the proposal for the Mill River project.

HUD awarded the program $125 million. It produced an integrated system of traditional and green infrastructure to guard against storm and tidal surges, enhance water quality, and boost wildlife habitats. It also included ways to offer residents the opportunity to learn about the river’s rich history and ecology, of which the Greenway is an integral part.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2013.

Location. 40° 39.152′ N, 73° 39.285′ W. Marker is in Rockville Centre, New

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York, in Nassau County. It is on South Park Avenue near Riverside Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rockville Centre NY 11570, 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: A Longtime Local Delicacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Native American Greenway (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Living Shoreline of Lister Park (about 400 feet away); Mill River History (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Life in History (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named The Living Shoreline of Lister Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Rev. Dr. Morgan Days Park

More than Fish and Birds Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025

2. More than Fish and Birds Marker

This environmental marker is located next to the Lister Park marker. It identifies animals that may be found near Mill River, including snapping turtles, red-eared sliders, Fowler's toads, Eastern gray squirrels, and muskrats.

(approx. half a mile away); English Laws and the Native American Experience (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockville Centre.

More about this marker. This marker is at the S Park Ave entrance to Lister Park. Identical markers may be found at other entrances to the park.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025

3. Lister Park

The S Park Ave entrance to Lister Park, which may be found mid-park.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 32 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.