Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski was joined by Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey and Palisades Interstate Parkway Commission Superintendent Jim Hall in Rockland yesterday to inspect the condition of Rockland Lake Golf Course. Over the years, the course has suffered from declining attendance due to deteriorating conditions. For close to two decades their irrigation system has been broken resulting in poor grass conditions and certain cart paths that are almost unrideable, made up of rocks and potholes. Yesterday was a step in the right direction as Assemblyman Zebrowski was able to bring the Commissioner down for a firsthand look at what the situation is at the golf course.

“Rockland Lake Golf Course truly is a diamond in the rough. The hardworking staff do the best they can with what they are given, but it just simply isn’t enough. This is a State asset that deserves a fully functioning irrigation system and cart paths that don’t resemble country roads. It was a great opportunity to have Commissioner Harvey and Superintendent Hall come and see the conditions of the course for themselves. They were both very receptive to the issues and I am optimistic that we will see progress,” said Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski.

For years, Assemblyman Zebrowski has heard from residents regarding the deteriorating conditions of the golf course. For some time now, he has raised concerns, emphasizing the need to transform the course in order to make it an attraction to compliment local tourism. Surrounding communities benefit greatly from these types of public courses; restoring this asset will promote tourism and drive economic growth. Yesterday’s visit was a definite victory in moving toward restoring the Rockland Lake Golf Course. The Commissioner provided the assurance that she will raise the alarm and advocate for efforts to improve the course.

“The Commission is pleased that Assemblyman Zebrowski visited Rockland Lake Golf Course and is actively supportive of efforts to provide state investments and improvements to restore the course,” added Palisades Interstate Parkway Commission Superintendent Jim Hall.

“I would like to thank Commissioner Harvey and Superintendent Hall for taking time to visit the golf course. I look forward to working to secure any funding that I can for improvements while working collaboratively with the Commissioner’s office. I want this to be something that residents are proud of and I think we have made a very positive step in doing so,” concluded Assemblyman Zebrowski.