Rockville Centre in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Living Shoreline of Lister Park
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
1. The Living Shoreline of Lister Park Marker
A focal point of the communitys 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 parks 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 Governors 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 rivers 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° 39.397′ N, 73° 39.228′ W. Marker is in Rockville Centre, New
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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: Mill River History (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Rev. Dr. Morgan Days Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); English Laws and the Native American Experience (approx. 0.2 miles away); The History of Rockville Centre's Smith Pond (approx. Ό mile away); A Sacred and Significant Landmark (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named The Living Shoreline of Lister Park
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
2. The Living Shoreline of Lister Park Marker
The marker is located next to an environmental marker titled "More than Fish and Birds."
More about this marker. This marker is located at the Sunrise Highway entrance to Lister Park. Identical markers may be found at the other park entrances.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
3. Lister Park
The marker is located at the Sunrise Highway entrance to Lister Park.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
4. Birds of All Feathers Marker
A nearby marker explains the highlights of birdwatching along Mill River.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
5. Pass the Salt Marker
Another nearby environmental marker describes the fish population found in the brackish part of Mill River south of Smith Pond, including bluefish, white perch, striped bass, and Atlantic menhaden.
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 43 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 17, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
