Open Space Institute Buys Former Scout Reservation

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4:05 AM

The Open Space Institute has purchased the 1,525-acre Sabattis Scout Reservation for $2 million. The property includes five ponds, trails and access near the Five Ponds Wilderness. The institute plans to sell the land to New York state, which could eventually open it for public recreation. The property will remain closed until that transfer is […]

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