Secrets of the Boulevard: Kings Park State Hospital – Main Hospital Tour

A Historical Walking Tour of the Southern End of Nissequogue River State Park. This segment is a part of the Secrets of the Park Tour Series Secrets of the Boulevard: Kings Park State Hospital – Main Hospital Complex Tour - South End, Nissequogue River State Park September 19th 1-3pm September 26th October 10th & 24th 10-12pm Explore the heart of a vast and complex institution with a guided tour of the Kings Park State Hospital’s Main Campus, located in today’s Nissequogue River State Park. This walking tour traces the evolution of the hospital, from its early beginnings, through its decades as a major psychiatric institution, to its eventual closure and transformation into public parkland. Visitors are invited to journey through the grounds and engage in conversations related to mental health, disability history, and historic preservation. This tour meets in front of Building 93! Coordinates: (40.895675, -73.238738) Parking is available in front of the building. RAIN OR SHINE (except in the case of severe weather)