Rockville Centre in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Rev. Dr. Morgan Days Park
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 15, 2025
1. The Rev. Dr. Morgan Days Park Marker
The commercialization of Mill River and other waterways changed the character of Long Island over centuries, but it was the explosive suburbanization after World War II that dramatically accelerated the destruction of forests, plains, and waterways.
Days Park, however, is a suburban oasis. It's known for hosting competitive basketball and softball, as well as families enjoying its picnic areas, only yards from two busy thoroughfares and surrounded by office and apartment buildings. But Days Park is especially distinguished by the natural splendor of Smith Pond and the fishing, birdwatching, and other activities from its shore. At the southern terminus of the Greenway before it bends back to North Centre Avenue, the Governor's Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) oversaw the construction of a fish ladder that enables species to more easily scale the spillway from brackish to fresh water.
Whether you're a naturalist, an athlete, a fisherman, or someone looking for a place to take a deep breath, Days Park is a destination for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors.
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Location. 40° 39.839′ N, 73° 39.161′ W. Marker is in Rockville Centre, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Maine Avenue and Peninsula Boulevard, on the left when traveling west on Maine Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 Maine Avenue, 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: The Suburban Oasis Built by a Thirsty City (approx. Ό mile away); The History of Rockville Centre's Smith Pond (approx. Ό mile away); The Civil Rights Conscience of the Community (approx. 0.3 miles away); DeMott Millstone (approx.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 15, 2025
2. The Rev. Dr. Morgan Days Park Marker
The marker faces Peninsula Boulevard, and is located at the northern entrance of Days Park. There is an identical marker at the southern entrance.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 15, 2025
3. Real Snowbirds Marker
An environmental marker near the northern entrance of the park. It identifies common migratory birds, inlcuding the red-winged blackbird, laughing gulls, common terns, and osprey.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 15, 2025
4. Cold Weather Wonders Marker
An environmental marker within Morgan Days Park North. It identifies species commonly found in Mill River throughout the year, including the gadwal, bufflehead, green-winged teal, and hooded merganser.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 15, 2025
5. Smith Pond
Smith Pond is the defining natural feature of Days Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 18, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 19, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
