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Freshkills Park

At 2,200 acres, Freshkills Park will be the largest park developed in New York City in over 100 years. The transformation of what was formerly the world’s largest landfill into a productive and beautiful cultural destination makes the park a symbol of renewal and an expression of how our society can restore balance to its landscape.

NYC Parks is working to provide access to the interior of the site by completing projects on the outside edges, while simultaneously programming the site interior with events. In addition to providing a wide range of recreational opportunities, including many uncommon in the city, the park’s design, ecological restoration and cultural and educational programming emphasize environmental sustainability and stewardship. The park’s unusual combination of natural and engineered beauty are becoming accessible in incremental portions, the next is scheduled to open in fall 2015.

Presented by:
Mariel Villere

Mariel Villeré is the Manager for Programs, Arts and Grants for Freshkills Park, where she develops new programs including a public art program for the site as it transitions from landfill to park.