Town of Babylon Parks and Recreational Facilities

Michel Park, Michel Drive, East Farmingdale 

  • Dr. James F. Michel was a physician who lived and worked in and around the village of Farmingdale, in Nassau County. He started a real estate company known as J.F. Michel Realty Co., which developed residential properties in East Farmingdale. 
  • The nearly 3-acre recreation park, named Michel Park, was gifted to the East Farmingdale Civic Association, which, in turn, deeded the park to the Town of Babylon in 1957. 
    • Park facility with soccer fields, picnic area, playground, restrooms and free Wi-Fi access. Link

 

(left) Entrance to Michel Park, circa early 1960s. At right, Town of Babylon day camp at Michel Park, 1962.