Friends of Connetquot River State Park Preserve
The Friends of Connetquot is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation, conservation and history of the 3,473-acre Connetquot River State Park Preserve. We work to help management protect a pristine environment and historic buildings and artifacts. We also support educational programs, fishing facilities and hiking and equestrian trails.
Friends of Connetquot Members Meeting & Open House
Saturday, April 18, 2026
The Friends of Connetquot will award a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating High School Senior or Freshman in College!
President's Letter, FOC Newsletter, Winter 2026
The President's Letter for Winter 2026 has been released:
The start of a new year always makes me reflect on the prior one and wonder at all that we accomplished! Every month the Preserve offered patrons amazing programs and events. We were awarded funds from the John C. Dunphy Private Foundation that allowed construction of the ADA walkway on the Red Trail to begin. We were granted electric assist wheelchairs and walkers which will be unveiled this coming spring.
Please visit the President's Letter page to read the full letter.
STQRY Audio Walking Tour!
Did you know you can take a walking audio tour of Connetquot River State Park Preserve using your own cell phone? Thanks to STQRY and the Friends of Connetquot, you can learn about the history behind the landmarks of the park such as Mile Marker "50", the various bridges along the trails, the Ice House, Hatchery and more! Plus, you can find out what to look for as you walk the trails of the park. It's a whole new way to see Connetquot even if you've been here hundreds of times or you’re hundreds of miles away!
Simply download the map here or get one at the entrance booth as you come in to the park. Start your tour at the Welcome Kiosk in the parking lot. Scan the QR code with your smartphone for pictures and audio or call 631-703-3313 and enter number 1 to begin the tour. Look for more signs throughout the Preserve. Snap the QR or enter the number on the marker and you'll be treated to a short summary of what you're looking at and what to look for.
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