"We realized this park wasn't about scenery," Van Valkenburgh said, "The nature of this park is the river. Brooklyn Bridge Park is a waterfront park along the East River in New York City. Sunday June 27, 2021. [87] The park also incorporates several natural habitats, which have attracted several wildlife species, including the native but now-rare two-spotted lady beetle. [143][144] Residents filed a lawsuit in August 2014 to try to stop these developments from being built,[148] but a legal settlement in May 2015 allowed these towers to be built, with height restrictions. [4]:4 In addition to the warehouses, the Empire Stores were constructed between 1870 and 1885. [124][125] The pier, which extends outward from Greenway Terrace, is 5 acres (2.0ha) in area and contains the park's only lawn, a maze of mirrors, sound installations, climbable artifacts, and stone seating. Found inside Page 155NEW YORK CITY ON THE VERGE Brooklyn Bridge Park Brooklyn Bridge Pare Development Corporation MICHAEL VAN VALKENBURGH although Greenberg insists that the team did not want ation ; Pier 3 is topographically the most ambitious [76], Since opening, the park has led to the construction of residential developments with some of the most expensive housing units in Brooklyn. ; Its Cost and the Difficulties Met with-- Details of the History of a Great Engineering Triumph", "The First Travel Across the Brooklyn Bridge", "Manhattan Bridge Opened to Traffic Mayor McClellan's Last Act in Public Was to Lead a Procession on Wheels Across Brooklyn Men Celebrate New Structure Has the Largest Carrying Capacity of Any Crossing the River The Span Is 1,470 Feet", "Brooklyn Heights Promenade - Great Public Spaces | Project for Public Spaces", "New Highway Link To Open Thursday; No Ceremony to Mark Event at Queens Connecting Lane, Cashmore Announces", "Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), Chapter 1. Found inside Page 680 East River south of the Brooklyn Bridge and north of a line drawn from the southwest corner of Pier 3 , Brooklyn , to the Bridge to Riverside State Park on the Hudson River between West 137th and West 144th Streets , Manhattan . [44][43] A model of the proposed park was released the following year,[30] and by 2006, the Port Authority had transferred ownership of its piers to BBPDC. [7] In 2013, Brooklyn developer Midtown Equities was selected to redevelop the abandoned Empire Stores warehouses into a mix of commercial and office space, designed by Studio V Architecture. Found insideBrooklyn waterfront, from Manhattan Bridge to Atlantic Ave brooklynbridgepark.org Subway A, C to High St; F to York St; #2, #3 to Clark St The redeveloped waterfront along Dumbo and Brooklyn Heights goes by the umbrella name of Found inside Page 271 1 Pier 1 1 3 Brooklyn Pier 2 3 2 ressw 5 6 1 3 Atlantic Pier 6 Counteev miruAFI from city tax architect Michael Van Valkenburgh Brooklyn Bridge Park . [4]:5, Throughout the 1950s, over 130warehouses and 25smaller "finger piers" were demolished along Brooklyn's waterfront. [24][31] Subsequently, in January 2001, New York governor George Pataki announced that the state would contribute $87million of the then-projected construction cost of $150million. Found inside Page 1-47 of Charleston Dept. of Parks Charleston , SC 4,000 2000 2 ) Boston Fan Pier MA 15,500 2002 3 ) Brooklyn Bridge Park New York City , New York 088 [167], After reconstruction, the western part of the park opened in mid-2011 with new park plantings, improved lighting and the restored Jane's Carousel donated by David and Jane Walentas as a gift to the park. [91][92] The New York Water Taxi and NYC Ferry are also accessible from the landing. The proposed agreement came with stipulations since the park had received some federal funding. Big City Volleyball runs Co-ed 6v6 beach volleyball leagues in lower Manhattan at Pier 25, and along with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, we also run beach volleyball leagues and tournaments at Pier 6 along the waterfront in Brooklyn Bridge Park. [6][56] The project used soil and excess materials from other construction projects around the city, such as the rebuilding of the Willis Avenue Bridge and Roosevelt Island Bridge, as well as East Side Access. [2] Reopened to the public in 1997, Fulton Ferry Landing provides views of the Manhattan skyline and houses the classical music venue Bargemusic. Minutes 3. Visitors to Brooklyn Bridge Park saw a replica of the draped sleeve of the statue's arm which holds the golden torch. Brooklyn Bridge Park is accessible by several subway lines (A/C, 2/3, 4/5, F, R) and bus routes (B25, B61, B63, B67). Soon after, a thriving trading economy developed into a small town called "het Veer", meaning "the Ferry". The community continued to grow into the 19thcentury as Brooklyn Heights developed into a residential neighborhood,[4]:4 eventually becoming one of America's first suburbs, as ramps and bridges to the waterfront were built. " Richly illustrated and handsomely designed, this is the first publication to explore a wide range of MVVA's projects, focusing on the firm's trend toward sites requiring complex technological solutions. For Access-a-Ride access to Pier 1, please use the address 1 Water Street (corner of Old Fulton and Water Street). [69][70] In April 2016, a company called the Cliffs opened DUMBO Boulders, a bouldering area at Main Street. Click here for more information on how to play. Found inside Page 86Abandoned piers originally owned by Port John Street Park Empire Fulton Ferry Main ' Street Authority, developed by City Battery Park Parke; John Street Empire i Stores DUMBO State Park Brooklyn Bridge B H f l Park East River ' No Thanks, They'd Prefer a Marsh", "A Hard Sell for a Park Named Brooklyn Bridge", "Bridge Park developers have no 'principles, "New York City's Parks Grow With Private Funds", "Debate Rages on Housing at Planned Brooklyn Park", "Jane's Carousel Opens at Newly Refurbished Portion of BBP", "Hold Your Painted Horses; Rare Carousel Awaits a Spot in Brooklyn, if Politics Allows", "Jane's Carousel at Brooklyn Bridge Park", "Long a Dream, Brooklyn Park Nears Reality", Memorandum of Understanding, Brooklyn Bridge Park, "Land Ahead! Whether its your next workout space or a family outing to the historic Janes Carousel, Brooklyn Bridge Park has something for everyone! [64] The same year, Brooklyn Bridge Park won the Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence silver medal. [62], After Piers1 and6 were opened to the public, a nonprofit corporation sharing a name with the park was established to continue parkland construction and to plan for park maintenance and operation. However, as of 2017[update], there were disputes over what to do with the space, since some area residents wanted to discuss other options for the site. The closest New York City Subway station is located at Clark Street, along Henry Street, serving the IRT BroadwaySeventh Avenue Line (2 and 3 trains). [127][128] The inland portion of Pier5 features 57picnic tables, 24grills, tetherball courts, and a child-size telescope. [121] The 20-foot-tall (6.1m) Hill was created to help mitigate noise from the nearby Brooklyn Queens Expressway, as well as sheltering the park from Furman Street and Brooklyn Heights. The plan originally included a viewing platform at the northwest corner, designed by Bjarke Ingels Group. For information on the Governors Island Ferry, please visit their website. During this boom period, brick warehouse development proliferated along the waterfront, and the area soon became known as "the walled city". Brooklyn Bridge Park is an 85-acre (34 ha) park on the Brooklyn side of the East River in New York City.Designed by landscape architecture firm Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, the park is located on a 1.3-mile (2.1 km) plot of land from Atlantic Avenue in the south, under the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and past the Brooklyn Bridge, to Jay Street north of the Manhattan Bridge. Getting to the new Pier 6 is no joyride, "Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation Assumes Management of Main Street Portion of Park", "Scale a Huge Climbing Wall Under the Manhattan Bridge This Weekend", "DUMBO Boulders Opens In NYC's Brooklyn Bridge Park", "High on tobacco! [154] This part of the park was formerly a state park, but was incorporated into Brooklyn Bridge Park in 2010. For more information, please visit our Service Announcements page. It opened on July11, 2018. It is located directly south of the Brooklyn Bridge and the EmpireFulton Ferry section of the park. Dumbo E-blasts are the Bees Knees! [90][93][94] The landing contains railings upon which are engraved the Walt Whitman poem "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry", as well as a deck with bronze reliefs of historic events nearby. [98] The bridge was designed to be lightweight and flexible, providing a bouncy feeling to visitors walking over it. Found inside Page 475Part of that space is now Brooklyn Bridge Parkan innovatively designed public recreational facility in a high-density city. The park is built on existing pier structures that extend into the East River, and pier 2 is a five-acre roofed [40][41][42] In 2004, BBPDC hired Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc., a landscape architecture firm, to plan, design, and prepare a master plan for the full development of Brooklyn Bridge Park. There is a shaded area for visitors. Brooklyn Bridge Park is overseen by the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation, a not-for-profit organization that operates and maintains the park, as well as oversees its construction. Found inside Page 25Brooklyn Bridge Park 25 peacefulplace 17 BrooklYn BriDge PArk Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn category D scenic vistas p ark entrances at Old Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue, plus Piers 1 and 6 2009. Each pier is the size of several I would go to the hotel and take public transport- though it is a long ride. [4]:5 One of the last tenants, the New York State Labor Department, continued to occupy a warehouse until 1996. Rather, the coalition wanted Dinkins and Cuomo to allow an alternative plan to be developed. [35] It is housed in an acrylic and steel pavilion designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, which opened September 15, 2011. [122], Dahn Vo: We the People, a public art installation inspired by the Statue of Liberty, was on display on Pier3 from May to December2014. [10] In addition, the bridge bypassed the waterfront, spurring more inland development and neglecting the waterfront. In the middle of the night, Washington's troops evaded the quickly advancing British Army by escaping across the East River to Manhattan. Designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, its large lawns and planted areas provide a relaxing retreat from the more active offerings at Piers 5 and 6. [83], Spanning 4.8 acres (1.9ha) of the easternmost section of parkland, underneath the Manhattan Bridge,[149] Main Street opened in December 2002 and was originally operated by NYC Parks. Brooklyn Bridge Park: Pier 5. [39][31] To begin the first phase of construction, New York State, New York City, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey contributed a portion of the $360million of capital funding for a complete park build out. [14] The warehouses on the piers comprising Brooklyn Bridge Park were not demolished until construction began on the park in 2008. Found inside Page 769Ruling Allows Port Authority Lease of Pier ( Brooklyn Bridge Park Coalition v . Papers Not Based in Law , Fact ( Michael C. Silberberg ) , 2-6 , 3 . [40] It came under the jurisdiction of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation on December1, 2010. [112] A lawsuit to prevent the completion of the Pierhouse was dismissed in September 2015,[81] as was a subsequent lawsuit, in June 2016. Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 1), 80 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY; 10:00 AM 5:00 PM EST. Seconds 4. [27] By February 2000, the Port Authority had agreed to let the piers be developed as a park, rather than for residential or commercial use. Find out more about our additional safety precautions, program cancellations, and potential closures before you head to a park or recreation center. And lucky for you, there are plenty of transportation options. [137], The Pier6's landscape occupies the outer two-thirds of the pier. [6] Bird Island contains shrubs, grasses, and trees from salt habitats, as well as three tide pools as an added ecological element. [4]:3 On August29, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, het Veer served as a crucial strategic location for George Washington and the Continental Army in the Battle of Long Island. , Stephen Levin The lawns at Pier 6, including Liberty Lawn, Ferry Lawn, and Court Lawn, provide great open spaces for taking in the sun, relaxing with a good book or hanging out with friends. Found insideWhen cargo ports and other industrial harbour facilities move away from city centres, existing pier structures can also be used to enhance access to the river. Five piers in Brooklyn Bridge Park were thus refurbished and reused to Designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, it includes large lawns for events and programs and planted areas to complement the play areas on Piers 5and6. East River route to Dumbo or South Brooklyn Route to Atlantic Ave/Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6. Public program offerings include guided tours (upon request), lectures and educational opportunities for both children and adults. [77] This included a $19.2million penthouse, which became the most expensive home in Brooklyn when it was put up for sale in 2017. There are two paid parking lots. Found inside Brooklyn Heights/Dumbo; h6am-1am, some sections to 11pm, playgrounds to dusk; #; gB63 to Pier 6/Brooklyn Bridge Park; B25 to Old Fulton St/Elizabeth Pl, fEast River or South Brooklyn routes to Dumbo/Pier 1, bA/C to High St; 2/3 to And when the family is full up on slides and rope climbs, its time to fill up on delicious food at Forninos Pizza. The park's first portion, Pier1, opened in 2010. View of Empire Stores from Empire Fulton Ferry boardwalk, Center passageway of Empire Stores connecting Water Street to the open-air courtyard by the waterfront, Main dining hall of Time Out Market in Empire Stores, Time Out Market's outdoor dining area in courtyard, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), Chapter 7. Official Website of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, Brooklyn Waterfront From Washington St To Atlantic Ave. For additional park information, please visitthe Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy website. When avid birder Heather Wolf moved from tropical Florida to a nearby apartment, she wondered how many species she might see there, and soon came to a surprising realization: Not only is the park filled with an astonishing variety of birds, [102] The original bridge was torn down in October 2019;[103] the steel replica is expected to be completed by December 2020. In response to these plans, the not-for-profit organization Friends of Fulton Ferry Landing was established in 1985, conceiving the idea of Brooklyn Bridge Park. [162][163] The plan contained commercial and office space; restaurants and event areas; and a publicly accessible central passageway, courtyard, and rooftop. 02, 06 [106], Books Beneath the Bridge reading at the Granite Prospect[114], World Science Festival on Harbor View Lawn of Pier 1, Free stargazing on Pier 1 sponsored by the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York, The Importance of Being Earnest performed by New York Classical Theatre on Harbor View Lawn, A former warehouse dock, the 5-acre (2.0ha) Pier2 opened in May 2014 and is dedicated to active recreation. The Landing, a 15-story affordable housing and market-rate apartment building with 140units, and Quay Tower, a 28-story condo building with 126units, both opened in 2018. Found inside Page 74For stops between Brooklyn Bridge Park and Owls Head/ American Vets Pier, stay off 278. If you drive, you might be lucky enough to find metered parking along Furman Street near Piers 2 and 3. http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org This coincided with the acquisition of the final 1.16-acre (0.47ha) plot of land that was needed for the park. [117] The pop-up pool closed by the end of the 2018 season and was demolished, to be replaced by the Pier2 uplands, and construction started on a new permanent pool in the nearby Squibb Park. [95] A pavilion adjacent to the fireboat house was proposed for Fulton Ferry Landing in 2019, but was delayed due to objections by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. [170], One of the last parts of Brooklyn Bridge Park remaining to be constructed is a plaza under Brooklyn Bridge, which is to be located on the site of the Purchase Building that was destroyed in 2008. Decimal Epic spaces. B25 (at Fulton Ferry Landing), B61 (at Atlantic Avenue and Hicks Street), B63 (on the loop road near Pier 6 in the park), or B67 (at Jay Street and York Street). Click here for more information on how to play. (Optional) Please tell us how we can make this page more helpful.If you need a response,please use the Contact the Commissionerform instead. [51], The General Project Plan, approved in 2006, was modified in 2010. [35] While the Walentases now wanted to include the carousel within the park, many residents preferred the park remain a quiet open space. [57][67] Additionally, the Pier3 hill was formed with salvaged material from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's East Side Access tunneling project. [38], On May 2, 2002, Pataki and New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) wherein New York State and the City of New York agreed to create, develop, and operate Brooklyn Bridge Park on 85 acres (34ha) of the East River waterfront, stretching from Atlantic Avenue to Jay Street. 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[36] Ultimately, the carousel was included in the park plans, and it opened in 2011. Pier 6 is easily accessible by the B63 bus which stops at the foot of Atlantic Avenue. Marvel Architects designed a 18,000-square-foot (1,700m2) enclosed performance space; a 1,000-square-foot (93m2) community area; and various rooms for community, educational, and office use. Sign up for events, updates, intrigues and the deepest neighborhood dives. Empire-Fulton Ferry section looking south. [29], Various disputes emerged during the planning process. Whether checking out one of the playgrounds or playing in a tournament at our sand volleyball courts, Pier 6 offers several great attractions. [86], The park includes engineering features such as a water garden used as a storm-reclamation system, a series of hills to block noise from the BQE, and several areas designed with microclimates. I give Steve and Toms book an A++! Norm Brodsky, Senior Contributing Editor, Inc. magazine Beer School is a useful and entertaining book. In essence, this is the story of starting a beer business from scratch in New York City. [123], On October20, 2016, construction started on Pier3. It connects to Pier1 to the south. [129] The Pier5 uplands opened in June2017. The story of Brooklyn Bridge Park also speaks to larger issues confronting all cities, including the development of postindustrial spaces and the ways to balance public and private interests without sacrificing creative vision or [110] Residents filed a lawsuit in 2014, claiming that the hotel's bulkheads exceeded the height limit for the site,[111] but the lawsuit was dismissed the following June on the grounds that no rules were being violated. Working in partnership with NYC Parks, Brooklyn Bridge Park received surplus granite from the bridge reconstruction projects, adding to its sustainable features. You can show the map coordinates in 4 different formats 1. More active crowds are guaranteed to appreciate Brooklyn Bridge Parks numerous recreational facilities, including playgrounds, basketball courts, sports fields, and Brooklyns newest roller skating rink. However, when the landscaped area opened, the proposed viewing platform had not yet been constructed because of a lack of funding. [43] The park's master plan, unveiled that December, included landscape features such as hills, open plazas, canals, and marshes, as well as recreation features like sports fields, kayaking areas, a waterfront promenade, and playgrounds. Found inside Page 385 that Plaintiff Brooklyn Bridge Park Coalition " law of the Union doctrine does not mean 3 . lease Pier 3 , a pier and warehouse located on 12. [57] The park's design includes 20 to 30 foot (6.1 to 9.1m) -high hills between Piers25, which block noise from the BQE viaduct to the east. Eventbrite - Focus Camera presents Sony: Set in the Park with Focus Camera & Justin Bettman - Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Harbor View Lawn, Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, NY. [65] Pier5 subsequently opened in December 2012,[66] followed by the Pier3 terrace in November 2013[67] and Piers2 and4 in May 2014. Docked on the north promenade of the pier is Pilot, a rare Grand Banks style schooner built in 1924. The terrace contains expansive lawns, a granite terrace, and the first sound-attenuating hill within the park. [78][79] However, during the development of Brooklyn Bridge Park, groups filed several lawsuits to stop the construction of various developments in the park. [37][168] The carousel is maintained and operated by the nonprofit Friends of Jane's Carousel. Tourists and New Yorkers alike can be seen admiring the iconic cityscape across the East River while strolling along a continuous promenade of six diverse piers. [118][119], In November 2013, the Greenway Terrace opened on the shoreline adjacent to Pier3. Found insideOld Squibb Park Bridge, off Columbia Heights, for piers 1 and 2; Montague Street, for Pier 5; and Joralemon Street, between Manhattan Bridge and Pier 6, Brooklyn Heights 718/222{9939 www.brooklynbridgepark.org 2, 3 to Clark St.; A, Found inside Page 63One Brooklyn Bridge Park immplzrmd III 2008i - Eflrllng Building B New Development Fall 2012 Expected completion of Pier 5. This will provide active recreation facilities featuring three outdoor muIti-purpose recreation fields for In addition to its sustainable seafood restaurant, Pilot also functions as a living museum and center for public programs. To provide sufficient clearance for shipping in the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge incorporates long approach viaducts on either end to raise it from low ground on both shores. [45] The new plans were opposed by the Brooklyn Bridge Park Defense Fund and the Sierra Club, which objected to the inclusion of housing within the park and filed a lawsuit in 2006 to stop the plans. We highly recommend taking public transportation, biking or walking to the park. [154] Two Civil-War era structures, the Tobacco Warehouse and Empire Stores, are located on the site; both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [1], In 1642, the first ferry landing opened on the land that is now Brooklyn Bridge Park's Empire Fulton Ferry section. Intended as a wildlife preserve, the pier is planted with native flora, and the beach contains seven tidal pools, some of which are open to the public. Also within the park, two canals mark the location of the Cranberry Street Tunnel, used by the A and C trains. [102], At the eastern edge of Pier 1is a 108-unit condominium development called Pierhouse,[77][104] as well as a 194-key hotel called 1Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, both developed by Toll Brothers. A paid parking garage is located near Pier 6, accessible on the south side of 360 Furman Street. NYC Parks is making important service changes. [14] This gave rise to a protracted dispute over a 55-acre (22ha) parcel of land at the site. The Brooklyn Heights Association wanted the park to occupy the majority of the land, 43 acres (17ha), with hotels and restaurants spread across the length of the park. Parking is limited, so we encourage you to take public transportation. For additional park information, please visit the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy website .. Spanning over 1.3 miles of Brooklyns waterfront, from the Columbia Heights waterfront district to the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO, this treasure of a park offers breathtaking views of Lower Manhattans panoramic skyline and the Found inside Page 361Manhattan Bridge Empire - Fulton Ferry State Park Brooklyn Bridge Fulton Ferry Pier 2 Pereports Moneague Ben 5 Pier 3 Pier 4 Pier 5 Brooklyn Bridge Park [9] While the Brooklyn Bridge formed a needed link between Manhattan and Brooklyn, it also disrupted ferry traffic, which reported sharp drops in patronage. Come check it out! As a native NYer I would not try to park near the bridge. A ferry dock is located on the southern edge of Pier 6 providing service to Governors Island. Found inside Page 20788 in favor of plaintiff for both nuisance Plaintiff Brooklyn Bridge Park Coalition compact in leasing Pier 3 to StroBrooklyn Bridge Park Coalition v . Found insideStretching 1.3 miles along the East River, Brooklyn Bridge Park comprises six repurposed shipping piers, the former Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park, two Civil War-era historic buildings, and various cityowned open spaces along the [39], The entirety of the first two phases of the park, including the Main Street dog run, both beach portions and adjacent playgrounds were designed in house by NYC Parks landscape architects. Found insideBrooklyn Bridge Park is the success story of a grassroots movement and community planning that united around a common vision. Several parts of the park have reused design features from the former warehouses, such as steel trellises and wood. Yes, there are restrooms at Pier 6 at Fornino, in the Boathouse in the Pier 5 Uplands, in the orange building on Pier 2, in Empire Stores, in 99 Plymouth, and seasonally at the Pier 1 entrance. [18][19]:228 That year, the coalition petitioned Mayor-elect David Dinkins and Governor Mario Cuomo to prevent the Port Authority from immediately selling the site to developers Larry Silverstein and Arthur G. Cohen, who were in talks with the Port Authority to purchase 73.5 acres (29.7ha) of land for the riverside development. Live from the U.S. state of New York is Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City, in the foreground of this high-definition cam, and Manhattan Bridge, over the East River.Watch the skyscrapers of New York City, from the perspective of Brooklyn neighbourhood, including the One World Trade Centre and the new tall condo tower behind Manhattan Bridge. [116], A pop-up public swimming pool was placed at Pier2 every summer from 2012 through 2018. At that point, only three sections remained to be opened: the Pier2 uplands; a permanent swimming pool at Squibb Park; and the area under the Brooklyn Bridge, between the EmpireFulton Ferry section and the rest of the park. To ensure the park would be fiscally sustainable throughout the years, the MOU mandated that all park maintenance and operations are required to be economically self-sufficient, financed through revenues from commercial and residential development within the site. The first work, undertaken in 2007, involved the demolition of a warehouse under the Brooklyn Bridge. Join in for open play time or make reservations on one of three regulation size courts. To OPEN TO THE PUBLIC / FREE OF CHARGE. [137][138] The pier contains four themed playgrounds: Swing Valley, Slide Mountain, Sandbox Village, and Water Lab, which collectively span 1.6 acres (0.65ha). The Main Street renovation included an expanded lawn, an upgraded dog run, improved pedestrian and bicycle circulation, an entry plaza at Washington Street and a rock climbing wall. 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