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B E L T P A R K W A Y
Floyd
Bennett
Field
Canarsie
Pier
Bergen
Beach
Marine
Park
Plumb
Beach
Riis
Landing
Paerdegat
Basin Park
Canarsie
Park
Fresh
Creek Nature
Preserve
Spring Creek
Park
Idlewild
Park
Rockaway
Community
Park
Bayswater
Park
Bayswater
Point State
Park
Inwood Bay
Tidal Wetlands
Area
Norton Basin
Natural
Resource Area
Rockaway Beach &
Boardwalk
Hook
Creek
Penn. Ave
Park
Ftn. Ave
Park
Spring Creek
Canarsie
Pol
Ruffle
Bar
Joco
Black
Bank
Jamaica Bay
Wildlife
Refuge
Fort
Tilden
Riis Park
J A M A I C A
B A Y
U N I T
SITE CONTEXT
JAMAICA BAY AREA
NYC DPR Land
Penn and Fountain Park Site
NPS Land
New York State Park

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ThePennsylvaniaAvenueand
FountainAvenueLandfills
werecappedandclosedwith
theintentionthattheywould
becomeapark.

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Fountain Park
Pennsylvania Park
3.5 Miles of Shoreline 403 Acres of Land

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130 Feet of Elevation Change
Views of the Atlantic Ocean,
Jamaica Bay, and New York City

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10 Miles of Trails 345 Acres of Landscape Restoration

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Whatisneededtomakethe
landfillsintoparks?
• Easilyidentifiableandwelcominggateways
• Accesstothewater'sedge
• Destinationsthroughoutthelandscape
• Connections

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Before: The current gateway at Pennsylvania Park is too
narrow for public access. The entrance itself is unmarked
and the entry lot is confusing and unattractive to visitors.
After: The main access to Pennsylvania Park is expanded
to allow for city bus service and vehicular drop off. Gateway
signage welcomes visitors and planting provides shade and
comfort at the entrance.
Pennsylvania Avenue Entrance
Shore Pkwy. Greenway

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Before: The entry space exists as a collection of unmarked
buildings and casual parking spaces.
After: Buildings, parking, and planting are arranged more
intuitively, sequencing visitor drop off, visitor center, and trail
head access.
Pennsylvania Avenue Entrance
Trailhead
Maintenance Shed
Shore Pkwy.
Greenway
Trail
Parking
Parking
Gateway Entry
Belt Parkway
Pennsylvania Ave.

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Before: The landfills are currently separated by Hendrix
Creek.
After: Bike and pedestrian connections are made to the
existing bike trail and bridge, linking the two parks.
Bike Bridge Connection
Bike Connection
Belt Parkway
Hendrix Creek Patio
Hendrix Creek
Trail
Trail
Trail
Shore Pkwy.
Greenway
Trail

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Before: The shoreline is predominantly lined with steep rip
rap slopes.
After: Stairs and accessible paths built into the edges will
allow waterfront access for boating, fishing, walking, and
exploration.
Water Access
Fishing Beach
Rip Rap Planting
Kayak Launch Beach

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Before: The pier entrance is at the bottom of a steep,
unpaved slope and the pier itself is surrounded by a high
chain link fence. There is no protection from sun or weather.
After: The pier is covered by a roof structure for shade and
weather protection and railings and paving are improved. An
accessible entry path is created.
Fountain Park Pier

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Bycreatingdestinations,comfort,
andgateways,theparkwillhosta
mosaicofactivities.

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Hiking
Sunfish Boating
Kayaking
Flying Kites
Relaxing
Plane Watching
Biking
Picnicking
Fishing Gathering & Performance
Bird Watching Interpretation & Education