A Message From Our Founder:
Since our beginning in 1995, it has been
my privilege to work with an exceptionally dedicated group of volunteers whose
drive and spirit are a constant source of inspiration. I have come to know
hundreds of wonderful people in this community and
in The New York State Office
of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation who have shared our vision and
supported our mission to keep Caumsett in its natural state, as a low-use,
nature-education park.
- Carol Phalen Swiggett,
Founder of The Caumsett Foundation
To support and enhance Caumsett State Park as a unique and historic environment on Long Island's north shore. The foundation is dedicated to education, low-impact recreation, historic and environmental preservation and conservation of the scenic value, natural heritage and cultural history of the site.
Foundation Accomplishments & Current Projects:
 | Raised over $ 750,000 at benefits each attracting over 800 guests. |
| Planned (and in the process of completing) historic restoration of dairy
barns and walled garden. |
| Compiled vast archives of historical materials on the Marshall Field
family and Gold Coast era. |
| Sponsored school and family educational programs on Long Island agriculture. |
| Developed interpretive displays, trail guide and maps for park visitors. |
| Recognized as outstanding model of "friends" groups for state parks. |
| Comprised of volunteer board with no paid employees. |
Caumsett State Park which reaches from Long Island Sound across Lloyd Neck to
Lloyd Harbor, occupies approximately 1,500 acres of the former Marshall Field
III estate. Located in the Town Of Huntington in the Village of Lloyd Harbor, it
includes open meadows, pristine beaches, hardwood forests, specimen
trees, shrubs, and a fresh water pond in addition to Field's mansion, guest
cottages and outbuildings.
(Click here for directions)
Clicking here will take you to the NY State Parks Department website