Although North Haven was settled over 350 years ago, we have never had a space in our village we could call a community park — until now. We acquired a 4-acre parcel, formerly owned by Lovelady Powell, a long time resident of North Haven, and joined it with 6 acres to create Lovelady Park, a 10-acre greenspace that will serve for generations as a gathering place for the community — a serene and accessible sanctuary-like space featuring walking paths, lush native plants and trees, a picturesque pond and footbridge, and a thriving pollinator garden. Ten acres of natural beauty, timeless and pure, unspoiled by the din of the 21st century.

How can I participate?
Donations of any amount are welcome for this project, and will be acknowledged on a donor sign at Lovelady. Dedications & acknowledgements are available for the many features of the park.
A Message from the Mayor
A few years ago, outgoing Mayor Jeff Sander handed me a thrilling project. He asked me to oversee the transformation of the 4 acres of Lovelady Powell's property, along with the adjoining 6 acres of CPF land (complete with a pond), into a community gathering space. We immediately got to work. We formed a 501c3 for the park and trails to insure any donations were tax deductible. North Haven's own Sam Panton created the space for us. The Jackson Dodds Company donated their time and materials to clear invasive growth, create paths, and plant 1,500 shrubs and trees around Cilli Pond. 90% of the work in the park to date has been donated by very generous people — and we as a community are most grateful. John Hovekamp is the financial director of the park 501, and will be our go to person for donations. There are big projects and small opportunities and all will be acknowledged. Thanks for all your support for this effort over the past three years.

Much Appreciated!

Chris Fiore, Mayor

A Message from the 501c3
Hello all — From the dedication of individual trees, to benches, the garden shed and the apple grove, as well as the footbridge and pollinator garden, every dollar will be acknowledged and put to good use. Families, friends, groups, foundations, and perhaps HOAs might consider these efforts and help us complete this wonderful project.

We need your help. Many thanks!

John Hovekamp, Finance Director
NHV Parks & Trails 501c3
How Do I Donate?
Donations of any amount, small or large, are welcomed, needed, and appreciated. You can designate your donation for any of the projects listed below, or you can underwrite an entire amount, if you wish.

Grateful acknowledgement will appear with your name or organization (should you choose) in the park. Credit and debit cards are accepted. Alternatively, you can donate by mailing this form along with a check to the Village Hall. Stock transfers and other donation types can be coordinated with the village office.

For amounts over $1000, we would prefer a check mailed to Village Hall along with the donation form to eliminate transaction fees. For inquiries and mailed donations:

North Haven Village Hall
Attn: NHV Park & Trails 501c3
335 Ferry Rd
North Haven, NY 11963

Phone Number: 631-725-1378
Individual Contributions
Any amount, however small, will help complete
this wonderful project. Click on an amount below
to access our checkout. For other amounts, use
the donation form and send a check to Village Hall
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Trees
A wide variety of native trees have been planted throughout the park. Maples, Birches, Tupelos, Cedars, and Dogwoods will flourish every season at Lovelady.

Dedicate one for $2,500
Tree-Trunk Benches
There are 20 hand-hewn tree-trunk benches strategically located throughout the park.

Dedicate one for $5,000
Apple Grove
A hidden apple grove was discovered when we removed invasive overgrowth. This cluster of apple trees is another potential dedication opportunity.

Dedication: $7,500

Garden Shed
Lovelady’s existing art shed, recently renovated pro-bono by Alex Forden, will anchor the community’s gathering space.

Dedication: $25,000

Pollinator Garden
An intimate community space bursting with seasonal color. Featuring a wide variety of flora and fauna to support our vital pollinators.

Dedication: $75,000
Cilli Pond Footbridge
The bridge, crafted from native black locust trees, will span the pond and connect the north and south paths.

Dedication: $200,000
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