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
Solid as a Rock
Saturday, November 14, 20092:00 p.m.
Queens
Explore the nineteenth century fortress that helped protect New York Harbor from possible naval attack and learn about the history of Willet’s Point.
Location: Fort Totten Park: Fort Totten Visitors Center. Enter park at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 Street and Cross Island Parkway and follow signs.
More Information:
(718) 352-1769
Category: Cultural, Education
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
