Rockaway Park, Queens

PlaNYC Project Overview

Located along a mile-long stretch of beach at the eastern end of the Rockaway peninsula, the Rockaway regional park project area includes park property that was never fully developed. The PlaNYC initiative presents the opportunity to make the most of the beachfront setting to provide much needed park facilities for the rapidly growing residential community.

In keeping with Mayor Bloomberg’s vision for a greener New York, the redeveloped park will increase permeable surfaces, improving stormwater collection. In the East Park, a large parking lot will be transformed into a rolling lawn for passive recreation and viewing events at a new performance venue. Natural habitats and coastal dunes will be protected and enhanced. The project includes extensive tree plantings to provide shaded park areas.