Welwyn Preserve

Point Of Interest

Contact

100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, New York

(516) 572-0200

nassaucountyny.gov/2927/Welwyn-Preserve

Description

Welwyn Preserve is a 204-acre public nature reserve and the former estate of the industrialist Harold I. Pratt. The main house, Welwyn, was one of the Gold Coast Mansions. It features woodland and other natural habitats, and part of the coast facing north onto Long Island Sound. It also includes a butterfly garden, extensive mature woodland, salt marsh and a tidal inlet. Dogs are not allowed in the preserve, in order to safeguard the wildlife.

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Features

Location

Lat: 40.880696 Lng: -73.63922