Queens Waterfront Greenway

Aerial image of cyclists riding along Shore Boulevard path in Astoria Park.

Queens Waterfront Greenway Open House Events: Implementation Plan Preview
 

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) will host the third and final round of Queens Waterfront Greenway engagement as the city develops an implementation plan for the sixteen-mile cycling and walking route from Gantry Plaza State Park to Fort Totten. As the culmination of more than two years of community engagement and planning alongside New York City Parks & Recreation and the Economic Development Corporation, NYC DOT will unveil the full proposed route as well as a series of projects for the greenway. The events will consist of a brief presentation followed by an open house where participants can discuss greenway projects and prioritization with Department of Transportation planners. All events will cover the entire length of the greenway. You can register for any of the events using this form.

  • Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6-8pm, Jacob Riis Neighborhood Settlement (10-25 41st Avenue, Astoria, NY 11101)
  • Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 6-8pm, Louis Armstrong House Museum (34-56 107th Street, Queens, NY 11368)
  • Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 6-8pm, Glow Cultural Center (133-29 41st Avenue, (1st Floor) Flushing, NY 11355)

 

Queens Waterfront Greenway Public Workshops: Route Alternatives

 

NYC DOT is hosting our second round of public workshops regarding the Queens Waterfront Greenway Implementation Plan. During this round, we'll discuss potential route alternatives throughout the 16-mile geography.

  • CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 6-8pm, Glow Cultural Center (133-29 41st Ave): Willets Point to Fort Totten. 
  • Thursday, February 26, 2026, 6-8pm, Zoom: Full geography, with emphasis on eastern Queens routes (Gantry Plaza State Park to Fort Totten). Register here.
  • Our first workshop focused on the area connecting Bowery Bay/LaGuardia Airport to Willets Point. You can see our presentation from that event here. 
  • Our second workshop covered western Queens from Gantry Plaza State Park to Bowery Bay/LaGuardia Airport. You can see our presentation here.

Queens Waterfront Greenway Public Workshops: Existing Conditions

 

NYC DOT is hosting our first round of public workshops regarding the Queens Waterfront Greenway Implementation Plan throughout October. 

Each workshop will collect community feedback within specific geographic areas:

Project Background

 

New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), in partnership with the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC), is initiating a community-based process to develop a plan for closing the gaps in current bike and pedestrian infrastructure to make it easier for residents to access parkland and waterways. When complete, this new portion of the Queens Waterfront Greenway will constitute a continuous 16-mile corridor connecting Gantry Plaza State Park to Astoria Park along the East River and to Fort Totten following the Long Island Sound.


By many metrics Queens is the most ethnically diverse place on Earth. Its built environment is likewise varied, with low-density suburbs abutting rowhomes and large high-rise apartment complexes. Recently, Western Queens has benefitted from public and private investment in both housing and waterfront amenities along the East River, including five miles of two-way bike path along Vernon Boulevard, completed in 2013. Civic institutions and services¬¬—including major airports, miles of public beaches, sports stadiums, and the historic 1964 World’s Fair—have made the borough a popular place to live.


However, because the borough was developed in the 20th century as a commuter community for Manhattan workers, Queens suffers from gaps in intra-borough public transit service. Car-centric planning resulted in large freeways, creating an unwelcoming environment for pedestrians and bicyclists attempting to cross neighborhood boundaries. Though the borough holds 3,000 acres of parkland, it's unevenly concentrated in central Queens. By connecting parks, greenspace, and outdoor recreation, the Queens Waterfront Greenway will better link Queens residents to waterfront open space.  

 

Implementation Plan

 

  • The Queens Waterfront Greenway Implementation Plan will outline a comprehensive strategy to create a continuous and accessible path by identifying a series of short-term and long-term projects.

  • NYC DOT is working with community members to identify and address high-priority gaps with Street Improvement Projects while simultaneously building support for larger capital projects and momentum to realize the entire plan.

  • You can provide your thoughts, ideas, and concerns using our Feedback Map.