
Park Coming to Former Industrial Site at Pier 42 on Lower East Side
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and NYC Parks recently launched construction on the Pier 42 project on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. When complete, the former industrial waterfront land will include a new park with a playground, comfort station, a picnic area, a designated bike path, shoreline access, and a recreation deck with a soccer field, tennis courts, adult fitness equipment and picnic tables.
The plan to revitalize Pier 42 began in 2012, when the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation spearheaded the project with HUD funding. NYCEDC joined the project team in 2017, working with NYC Parks. The two municipal agencies added activation of the pier deck to the project scope in late 2019.
“This tranquil landscape will bring much-needed waterfront space to enjoy for the people who live in this neighborhood and is a terrific addition to the Manhattan Greenway,” said Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer.
Rendering courtesy of Matthews Nielsen Landscape Architects.