The open space referendums offer voters an opportunity to support land preservation. First, although a nature preserve does, basically, maintain itself and is best left as untouched as possible, the Yorktown Department of Parks and Recreation has done a wonderful job establishing the trails and more recently, installing a much needed parking lot with the help of the Highway Department and the Conservation Board. In addition, Boy Scout Troop 911 volunteers their time to help maintain the trails and two scouts hope to earn their Eagle award by completing projects at the site. The Yorktown Police Department helps keep out any hunters who ignore postings and could present a danger to hikers. The Yorktown Historical Society and the Yorktown Land Trust have both taken a special interest in the preserve due to its natural and historical significance.
Many hikers practice trail maintenance and help keep motorized vehicles out of the park.
The park belongs to everyone and is a town treasure. It is maintained by all who visit and appreciate its importance to the community. While correcting the record, I should also say that while I was honored to serve as County Legislator, I was never a town council woman in spite of being given this distinction in the NCN on several occasions. Information will be forwarded to you.