Accessibility Info
Highland Park
PlaNYC Project Overview
The Ridgewood Reservoir is located on the Brooklyn/Queens border in Highland Park. It served as a backup water supply for the two boroughs until 1989. After the reservoir’s closure, a landscape of woods and wetlands developed within the three basins. The pathway around the basins is heavily used by Brooklyn and Queens residents for walking and exercise. Phase I of this PlaNYC project will improve the pathway, lighting, and fencing around the basins and enhance access for wheelchair users.
A master plan that was developed based on broad community input will guide future phases of work at Highland Park. Considerations include improvements to the pedestrian network around Highland Park, lighting, fencing, ADA access, stabilization of historic buildings, enhanced active and passive recreation areas, and habitat restoration.
Schedule:
Spring 2011–Summer 2012: Reservoir perimeter lighting & fencing, path restoration, and new accessible entry points for wheelchair users
Project Updates
Spring 2012
Construction is 55 percent complete. Parks is working with the appropriate regulatory agencies and with community members to determine the next steps for future phases.
