Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

The park, established November 3rd, 1960 is a designated National Natural Landmark.

In 1959, the Port of New York Authority unsuccessfully attempted to establish a local regional airport, serving jet aircraft. The idea was abandoned after local residents coordinated legal challenges and purchased large tracts of the park land. The land was then donated to the federal government qualifying it for protection under the U.S. Park system.