PARK FACT:
Fort Totten was originally planned by famed Confederate general Robert E. Lee four years before his state seceded from the Union.
Fort Totten Park
History of Fort Totten
Sunday, July 5, 20091:00 p.m.
Queens
Explore the nineteenth century fortress that helped protect New York City’s harbor from possible naval attack and learn about the history of Willet’s Point.
Location: Fort Totten Park: Entrance to the Fort, north of intersection of 212 Street & Cross Island Parkway.
More Information:
(718) 352-1769
Category: Cultural, Education, Tours
Under Construction
We are creating a new green "North Park" at Fort Totten. The newly designed passive park will include lawns and paths using existing trees and topography to frame views of Little Neck Bay. The old King Battery will be marked with a large grass mound and new benches will be added along the paths. In addition a drinking fountain, new plantings and over 140 new trees will be added to this natural setting. In preparation for this new park, 19 unused structures will be demolished.
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2010
