Calvert Vaux Park
Brooklyn
Calvert Vaux Park, in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of south Brooklyn, was planned as a regional park full of both passive and active recreation opportunities. A large portion of the park was created out of sand, soil and rock excavated for the construction of the Verrazano Bridge. With the completion of this project, the park will finally reach its full potential as a large community open space and center for competitive soccer and baseball for all of south Brooklyn.
Phase 1 of this regional park project started construction in January 2009 and is estimated to be complete in the summer of 2010. Phase 1 consists of two synthetic turf soccer fields, shallow wetland construction, a major entrance garden, and tree planting and wetland species planting throughout. The master plan for the entire 73-acre park includes three new baseball fields, six new soccer fields, kayak launches, picnic areas, restrooms, a bicycle path, new nature trails, an amphitheater and a playground. The park will be a center for competitive soccer and baseball in the Brooklyn, surrounded by a restored waterfront edge.