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.
Take on the Wellness Challenge
New Yorkers are invited to participate in a 2025 wellness challenge offered by New York’s State Parks. The New York State Parks Wellness Challenge is to encourage holistic wellness: mental, physical, intellectual, spiritual, social, occupational, financial and environmental wellness. Are you up for the challenge? Every month, Friends of Connetquot will post challenges that you can complete at Connetquot. Download the Challenge App or a hard copy of the challenge and join in the fun!
Complete 25 activities and receive a special edition sticker.
Here's four more:
Birds of a Feather
Flock together with a group and enjoy an afternoon of birding at our properties.
Forest Bathing
Take a walk at one of our properties and consciously connect with what’s around you. Let the sensations of the environment envelop you!
Serving Those Who Served
Educate a veteran or Gold Star family about the Lifetime Liberty Pass, which offers free and discounted amenities to those eligible.
Reflecting Pool
Pause by a body of water, fountain, or pool and take a moment to reflect and recognize how you are feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Holiday Decorating of the Clubhouse
Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Please join the Friends of Connetquot
as We Decorate the Clubhouse for the Holidays!
Refreshments will be served. Community Service Hours Available
Claus at Connetquot: Family Program, Free Event
Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Connetquot River State Park Preserve and the Friends of Connetquot are excited to announce that Santa is coming to Connetquot!
Admission to the event is free to all but please bring a non-perishable food item for donation.
Activities begin at 1 PM. Join the Friends for holiday craft projects as we await Santa's arrival. When Mr and Mrs Claus arrive, everyone will move to the famous Billiard Room of the Clubhouse for Storytime and then time to let Santa know what you hope will be under the tree! Photo opportunities will be available so dress your holiday finest! Hot chocolate and sweet treats will be served.
Reservations are required. Please make sure all adults and children in your group have a registered ticket! Space is limited! If you can no longer attend please cancel your reservation so others may have an opportunity to sign up. Please arrive on time!
President's Letter, FOC Newsletter, Summer 2025
The President's Letter for Summer 2025 has been released:
Looking back at this past Spring, we experienced exhilarating highs that made me so proud and devastating lows that tested our resilience. We lost two wonderful members of our Connetquot family; Caitlain McIntrye Holtslag and Keith Snedecor. The character of Connetquot will change with their passing. Keith’s contribution to the park and his love for sharing the history of his family and the club will forever be remembered. And Caitlin was truly one of a kind with her vibrant spirit, love for the environment, and her infectious laugh.
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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