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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.
Upcoming Events/Announcements
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Exploring the Connetquot River State Park Preserve
News12 Video
There’s so much to see on the 3,500-acre nature preserve. You can learn a lot of history when you make a reservation to take a tour of the original Southside Sportsman Club.
Join News12 Long Island's Elisa Distefano for a tour of
the Connetquot River State Park Preserve.
Click to view on the News12 Website
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Connetquot: The Way it Was (Video)
 Presented by Craig Kessler
Take a tour of Connetquot River State Park Preserve and the Sportsman's Club with Craig Kessler and learn about its rich history and the stories behind the preserve and those who have been a part of its legacy.
Watch the Video
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Video Tour of the Grist Mill Restoration
 Presented by John Remmer
Thanks to a lot of hard work and generous donations, the Friends of Connetquot are proud to announce the restoration of the Nicoll Grist Mill. Watch as John Remmer takes you on a detailed tour of the Grist Mill and explains the restoration project.
Watch the Video
President's Letter, FOC Newsletter,
Spring 2020-21
The President's Letter for Spring 2020-21 has been released:
Here are the highlights:
- NYS Parks has scheduled the 10th Annual
I Love My Park Day with some restrictions.
- Although many things have been shut down in all of our communities, Connetquot River State Park Preserve is and has been open, and the terrific staff is working hard to improve many of the rooms in the Main Building and the grounds.
- Our fundraising via donations from wonderful members and friends has been healthy, and we are working toward replacing the tin ceiling in the Fish Room.
- We have initiated a new newsletter section of information and photos specifically for equestrians.
- Sadly, we lost former Board Member and Membership Chair Bob Wilson recently.
- The friends' president was able to participate virtually in “Lobby Day” in Albany this year via Zoom during “Park Advocacy Day.
- We are also working on redesigning our website.
Please visit the President's Letter page to read the full letter.
OnCell 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
OnCell 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.
 Simply download the map here or get one at the entrance booth as you come in to the park. Call 631-703-3313 to begin the tour and look for the markers along the trail. 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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