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2020 Walsh Park Open Cancelled

In consideration of the health and safety of the Fishers Island community, we feel that canceling this year’s event is the right thing to do. We look forward to seeing everyone again in July 2021!

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Sea Stretcher & EMT Water Safety Drill

The monthly drill for the EMTs and Sea Stretcher crews were combined Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Members of both branches of the Fishers Island Fire Department met at the Sea Stretcher ambulance boat dock to consider the emergency procedures required in the case of abandoning ship. All members of both groups were given the opportunity…

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2019 Walsh Park Open

On Saturday, July 27, 2019, the Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation (Walsh Park) will be holding its annual Walsh Park Open charity golf tournament at the Hay Harbor Golf Club. Sign up today to play in this six player scramble tournament. 11:00 AM – Lunch 12:00 PM – Shotgun Start Awards ceremony to follow, including presentation…

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Walsh Park Intent To Acquire Land From Fishers Island School

A note to the Community from Walsh Park On February 20, 2019, Walsh Park signed a non-binding letter of intent with the Fishers Island School District to acquire a 2.5 acre parcel of land located on the corner of Winthrop and Whistler Avenues. Walsh Park and the Fishers Island School have been discussing this transaction,…

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Fishers Island’s 1st Responders run Drill with SkyHealth

On Saturday, August 25, 2018, SkyHealth’s coordinator Don MacMillan, with Pilot Mike Conti, Flight Nurse Margaret Healy, and Flight Paramedic Amen Alhaidi descended on the Fishers Island softball field – one of four emergency landing locations on the island. “All essential EMS and Fire personnel, including our officers, were given notice Saturday morning about the…

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Walsh Park Ferry Building Project

Walsh Park is pleased to announce the project to convert the second floor of the Ferry Freight Building to residential use (3 two-bedroom units & 3 one-bedroom units). Construction began in July of 2019 with an estimated completion date of summer 2020. This project will be a major step forward in the Island’s efforts to…

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2016 Walsh Park Open

On Saturday, July 30, 2016, the Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation (Walsh Park) will be holding its annual Walsh Park Open charity golf tournament at the Hay Harbor Golf Club. Sign up today to play in this six player scramble tournament. 11:00 AM – Lunch 12:00 PM – Shotgun  Start Awards ceremony to follow, including presentation…

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Walsh Park Letter to the FI Community

January 2016 Dear Fishers Island Community, 2015 was a watershed year for Walsh Park. Among our many exciting developments, one is particularly important for the growth of our organization. In December of last year, we hired our first-ever employee. Matthew Edwards started working for us as our Program Manager in January 2016. He will be…

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