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PARK FACT:
By the time Robert Moses developed his plan for the park in the early 1930s, the southern East River waterfront was dotted with slaughterhouses, glass factories, power stations, and railroad yards.
East River Park
Montgomery St. To E. 12 St., FDR Drive
Manhattan
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 45.88
How many New Yorkers can brag about owning 57 acres of waterside property? Parks can. Rather than settle for a strip of land offering impressive views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges, Parks filled the area with vibrant activity--building an amphitheater, bike paths, playgrounds, sports fields and courts, gardens, children's water play areas, and walking paths.
Discover the history of East River Park
Featured Capital Project
East River Park
Whether watching the fireworks on July 4 or pushing strollers on brisk fall days, LES residents value the parks' promenade, and Parks appreciates that. Find out what improvements are being made to guarantee many happy riverside days to come!
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Know Before You Go
The waterfront promenade is closed between 8th Street and Delancey Street. We are reconstructing the bulkhead, seawall and promenade. The project includes new subsurface and pavement, plantings, pedestrian lighting, benches and other site amenities and links with the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway.
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2011
