Greenways

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Aerial image of Shore Boulevard in Astoria Park in Queens. Three cyclists ride along the greenway abutting the East River.

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An image of the map used to submit feedback for the Queens Waterfront Greenway.

Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 14:25

Queens Waterfront Greenway Feedback Map is Live!

Using a map of the planning area, you can now share your knowledge of existing conditions and key destinations within the vicinity of the Queens Waterfront Greenway. You can also note where where you would like to see future pedestrian and cycling improvements.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - 10:32

Greenway Clean-Ups: Columbia St and Williamsburg St

Brooklyn Greenway Initiative’s monthly clean-ups continue along the Columbia Street and Williamsburg Street sections of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway. Please join BGI on Saturday, July 9th from 10:00AM-12:00PM.

Monday, July 4, 2011 - 10:32

Route Selection: Bushwick Inlet

Bushwick Inlet Park will connect the greenway along Kent Avenue and the planned facility for West Street. Department of Parks and Recreation also has plans for a waterfront park at Bushwick Inlet. DOT considered both on-street and park connections along this section of the Greenway.

Friday, July 1, 2011 - 10:31

Waterfront Fun: East River Ferry Service

Take advantage of the new East River Ferry service with five stops along the existing and future Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway in Greenpoint, Williamsburg, and Brooklyn Bridge Park. The ferry allows passengers aboard with bikes and also connects to key bus routes that bring riders to inlan

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 10:30

Route Selection: The Queens Crossing

During the Greenpoint/Williamsburg workshop (10/21/10), we explored several alternatives for the northern end of the Greenway. Three route options were developed. Route A (shown in blue) uses Commercial Street. Commercial Street is 42’ wide, with traffic in two dire

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 10:30

Places to Visit: Pier 6

Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park is now open with a boulder mountain, a water-play area, climbing structures and two-story slides. Future plans include sand volleyball courts and a restaurant with a roof top deck.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 10:29

Workshop Recap

A second round of community workshops was held in September and October of 2010 in Downtown Brooklyn (CB 2), Sunset Park (CB 7), Red Hook (CB 6) and Greenpoint/Williamsburg (CB 1). The meetings explored the pros and cons of the route alternatives in each community board.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 10:28

Greenway is plugged as New York Magazine’s “Best Riverfront Run”

New York Magazine labeled the Greenway the Best Riverfront Run in their 2011 Best of New York Magazine. Check out the article here, or better yet get out and run, ride or walk the Greenway.

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