E-mail: friendsofwatchhill@yahoo.com

Friends Of Watch Hill @ F.I.

On Course For A Better Watch Hill

To contact us:

 

 Friends Of Watch Hill

 P.O. Box 60

 Oakdale, NY 11769

 

 

About the Friends of Watch Hill

The Friends of Watch Hill (“FOWH”) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization and a NYS Sales Tax Exempt  Registered Charity whose mission is to promote the recreational use of Watch Hill while preserving its natural resources and beauty.  FOWH conducts and/or participates in raising funds and related activities solely for the purpose of improving the recreational facilities at Watch Hill. 

FOWH advocates for improvements at Watch Hill and has developed a strong working relationship with both the National Park Service (“NPS”) and the Concessionaire (“Fire Island Concessions”).  FOWH has approximately 300 members who enjoy Watch Hill for extended vacations, a weekend get-away or for a day-trip.  Many of our members are boaters while several others are campers, beach-goers and nature lovers.  Some of our accomplishments towards improving the park follow. 

Accomplishments

.       Installed ten Mosquito Magnets complete with platforms and enclosures and maintain them on an ongoing basis as part of our Mosquito Control Program

 

·        Purchased audiovisual equipment to show children’s movies

 

·        Built a replacement bayside deck at the end of the bay beach walkway for park visitors to enjoy beautiful sunsets over the Great South Bay

 

·        Partner with the Great South Bay Power Squadron to conduct safe boating programs at Watch Hill

 

·        Conduct bay and ocean beach clean ups

 

·    Installed a new Town Clock in the Commons Area with flower box

 

· Completed Refurbishing the Bocce Ball court on CD Basin with new decking

Ongoing / Future Projects and Programs:

 

·  Continue our Mosquito Control Program actively seeking donations to do so

·   Continue bay and ocean beach Clean Ups

·   Continue safe boating programs through the Great South Bay Power Squadron