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National Trails Day: Alley Pond Park Trail Structure Installation

We are excited to have you join us for National Trails Day at Alley Pond Park!

NAC staff will provide instruction and a hands on opportunity for attendees to learn how to install check steps, a trail structure that improves access and mitigates erosion, along the trail at Alley Pond Park.

If you are attending, please fill out this volunteer waiver.

We will meet in the Eastern section of parking lot.

  • Parking available
  • If taking public transit, closest bus is the Q12 and closest train is Port Washington LIRR

During this workday you will:

  • Learn how to plan and assess site to install check step
  • Install a check step

What you should bring:

  • A water bottle
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Long pants
  • Sturdy, closed toe shoes

If you have any questions about this training or would like to learn more about the Urban Path Program or NYC’s trails, please contact Senior Manager, Urban PATH Program, Josh Otero at josh.otero@naturalareasnyc.org.

June 7, 2025

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Alley Pond Park

232-01 Northern Blvd, Douglaston, NY 11362

Natural Area Conservancy