Kings Park Psychiatric Center

Had a chance to visit Nissiquogue State Park this Sunday and grabbed some shots of the old psych center at Kings Park. Kinda of an eerie place if you know it's history. Your thoughts???

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Wow. What does hte building serve as now? They let people go inside it?

Tell us about its history!

Nice shots.

yeah, do they let anybody in there. Nice location for a shoot.

They don't let anybody in there. :wink:

John when did you forgo aviation to be an Urban Explorer?! Trying to recapture that misspent youth I bet? :)

Correct people are not allowed in the buildings...but when there is a hole in the window that your camera lens fits in, that's fair game. I'll get more info on the place and post later.

I knew a guy who worked there. If you brought the joint up in conversation, he'd just clam up and leave. I personally have been there once and I got such a bad vibe from the place.

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...Post-World War II, Kings Park and the other Long Island asylums would see their patient populations soar. In 1954, the patient census at Kings Park topped 9,300, but would begin a steady decline afterwards. By the time Kings Park reached its peak patient population, the old "rest and relaxation" philosophy surrounding farming gave way to pre-frontal lobotomies and electro-shock therapy, but those methods would quickly become ancient in 1955, following the introduction of Thorazine, the first widely used drug in the treatment of mental illness. ....

Wow, some great shots there John and you captured the creepy vibe.


Brought back some GREAT memories for me though!!

Nice stuff there....I love the interior shot
here are some of my shots

PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS WAS MANY TRIPS TO KINGS PARK and not one trip like John did! :borat:

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and one from CI powerplant
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and of course I have many more locations like this one in Bayshore...the roller rinx
on sunrise hwy
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ALL SKATE!

even thou its not recommended, just make sure you have a super bright flashlight in those buildings, the basement can be pretty dark with just the light off your cell! :lol:

A couple a nights ago I watched for around the 20th the time the class film, The Shinning. This place which I have seen numerous times from the distance reminds me a lot of the fictious Overlook Hotel from the film. Interesting shots guys.

LGA777

Good Ole KPPC. I've been a KP resident for over 20 years. Nice shots, it's been a few ...weeks since I've ventured on the grounds. If you ever need a guide for a more.. detailed visit, get in touch.