Christopher Morley Park

Christopher Morley Park is a public, Nassau County-owned park in North Hills, New York.

Description
The park first opened in 1961. It is named for and dedicated after the late writer Christopher Morley, who lived a few blocks away in Roslyn Estates. It occupies 98 acres of land, and was once part of the Nettie Ryan Estate. The County of Nassau purchased the estate for roughly $700,000 (1961 USD).

The park contains
 * Dog Park
 * Playgrounds
 * Walking Paths
 * Outdoor Swimming Pools
 * A 9 Hole Golf Course
 * 3 Baseball/Softball Fields
 * Outdoor Ice Skating
 * 4 Basketball Courts
 * 2 Pickleball Courts
 * Paddlball Courts
 * Shuffle Board
 * Picnic Area
 * Fitness Trail

The Knothole
Christopher Morley Park also is home to "The Knothole," Morley's writing studio. In 1961, a group of local residents wanted to save the Knothole and relocate it to city ground in Roslyn park or on a rented property. The Knothole was located on Mr. Morley’s past estate. In 1962, a proposal was approved by Nassau County Executive Eugene H. Nickerson to move the Knothole to a county park in North Hills. In 1966, the Knothole was transferred to the park, now called Christopher Morley Park. The renovated Knothole includes built-in bookshelves, a fireplace and a bunkbed. The Knothole's "dymaxion" bathroom was designed in 1936 by Morley's friend, Buckminster Fuller, the renowned scientist and inventor.