On January 16, Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilman Michael Loguercio toured the grounds at Martha Avenue Park/Tony Gazzola Park in Bellport to report on the upgrades made by the Town of Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department. They include (from 2022/2023) 4 new softball fields, new fencing, pergola, sun shelter, batting cages, and landscaping. The newest improvements (from 2024/2025) are an all-new ballfield; lighting system; multi-purpose field, new scoreboards, softball fields; as well as new batting cages, new landscaping and more.
Supervisor Panico said, “Martha Avenue Park/Tony Gazzola Park has been substantially upgraded and transformed into a beautiful park for the people of North Bellport, and those all of Brookhaven, to enjoy. Our efforts to raise the North Bellport are multifaceted and include these parks improvements, private investment, and revitalization efforts that will continue,” said Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico.
Councilman Loguercio said, “This park, like so many of our beautiful parks in Brookhaven Town, has many incredible amenities including new artificial turf fields, a gazebo, pergola, high tech energy efficient lighting, upgraded restrooms, newly paved parking areas, and new basketball courts. We’ve invested millions of dollars over the last few years to see these important improvements come to fruition. Thank you to our Parks Commissioner Ed Morris and the entire Parks Department for the wonderful job they do in upgrading and maintaining all the parks in our town.”
The mission of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Sports, and Cultural Resources is to provide year-round amenities, services and varied athletic and recreational opportunities to all residents of the Town of Brookhaven. Call 631-451-8696 or visit our Parks page for more information about the Department of Parks, Recreation and Sports, and Cultural Resources.
Credit: Town of Brookhaven