", Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke said, "My fellow Black female members of Congress and I stand on the shoulders of the great Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Sun 21 Jun. ", Assembly Member Erik Dilan said, "Thanks to Governor Cuomo's leadership, Brooklyn's underserved communities -- and our children especially -- will have unprecedented access to outdoor recreational activities and learning opportunities. Residents of Brooklyn and beyond will be able to enjoy Shirley Chisholm State Park for years to come. In addition to views, come here to enjoy biking and hiking trails, SCSP Bike … It's an opportunity to stretch your legs, have a snack, and take a break when traveling in the car with children in tow along the Belt Parkway to Coney Island, Staten Island, or Long Island, or an opportunity to hop on a bike from the Shirley Chisholm Bike Library and ride the trails through the marsh. ", "Over my career in public service, I've looked to Shirley Chisholm as an inspiration, a role model, and a strong woman who fought for her community," said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. The park includes 10 miles of walking and biking trails. Shirley Chisholm State Park is named in honor of Shirley Chisholm, a Brooklyn-born trailblazer who was the first African American Congresswoman, as well as the first woman and African American to run for President. The first steps were to install an impermeable plastic cap and a below-ground barrier to fully encapsulate the landfills and support future reuse. ", Senator Roxanne Persaud said, "Today we begin another exciting day in Brooklyn as we open the first phase of the Shirley Chisholm State Park. Notice: The Bike Library Program is open! SCSP Bike Library with loaner bikes for park patrons of all ages, Gorgeous waterfront access on Penn Pier, Hendrix Creek Patio, Environmental Education including fishing, guided bird walks and nature in your neighborhood, Please place all trash and recycling in the proper containers, Please keep wildlife wild, do not feed the birds or water fowl. This has been possible with the support of the of the National Parks Service, the City of New York, DEP, the State of New York, Congressman Hakeem Jefferies and special thanks to Governor Cuomo. More than 1.2 million cubic yards of clean soil - or enough to fill nearly 100,000 dump trucks - was spread up to four feet deep across the site. Shirley Chisholm State Park is named in honor of Shirley Chisholm, a Brooklyn-born trailblazer who was the first African American Congresswoman, as well as the first woman and African American to run for President. More than 1.2 million cubic yards of clean soil - or enough to fill nearly 100,000 dump trucks - was spread up to four feet deep across the site, which was later planted with more than 35,000 trees and shrubs. Citizens Advisory Committee to speak for the wants of East New York and surrounding communities for a state park to be built on the land fill in the Jamaica Bay. Named in honor of the NYC representative who was the first African American woman to be elected to Congress and the first African American woman to run for president, the park teaches kids about the life of Shirley Chisholm via signage and public art. Under the initial $20 million phase, the park will provide ten miles of marked trails for hiking and biking; a bayside pier for picnicking and fishing along the park's Pennsylvania Avenue side; and water access. Citizens Advisory Committee to speak for the wants of East New York and surrounding communities for a state park to be built on the land fill in the Jamaica Bay. My other two used a rock to draw a Tic-Tac-Toe board on the asphalt. New York City's newest state park transforms a former landfill into a lovely waterfront destination accessible from the Belt Parkway or the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Canarsie and East New York. Shirley Chisholm State Park opened to the public July 2019, bringing over 10 miles of new biking and hiking trails to the shores of south Brooklyn. Here are 5 things to do with kids at Shirley Chisholm State Park. A project to reclaim the landfills included installation of impermeable plastic and clay caps and a below-ground barrier to support potential future reuse. Shirley Chisholm State Park is named after Shirley Chisholm, the first African American Congresswomanand the first woman and African American to run for President. Future plans call for a pier extending out from the waterfront, but kids will love running down the narrow metal pier that currently extends out into Jamaica Bay. In addition to biking, there's fishing, hiking, bird watching, and picnicking in this once-uninhabitable and now diverse ecosystem. ", Commissioner Joshua Laird, National Parks of New York Harbor, said, "The National Park Service is committed to opening more federal lands for public enjoyment and the opening of Shirley Chisolm State Park at Gateway National Recreation Area achieves just that. Having known Congresswoman Chisholm, I can say with great certainty that the dedication of land for the sole purpose of enjoying the natural beauty and wonder of this great state is a very appropriate way to honor the memory of a proud New Yorker, and Brooklynite, like Shirley - a pioneer in so many ways. ", Assembly Member Joseph Lentol said, "I congratulate the Governor on the opening of the Shirley Chisholm State Park in Brooklyn, NY. Gemma Garcia, President of the Friends of Shirley Chisholm State Park said, "Before the Park was officially changed to the Shirley Chisholm State Park the men and women of this community formed a group the CAC i.e. 19 reviews of Shirley Chisholm State Park "When I heard that the grand opening was scheduled in July 2019, I was ecstatic. In 1974, the city deeded the land to the National Park Service as part of Gateway National Recreation Area. Introducing the park as the Shirley Chisholm State Park is a gift to Brooklyn as Shirley Chisholm represented freedom and progress. The Governor's leadership in designating state funding for this vital Brooklyn project will be greatly appreciated and enjoyed by generations to come. Congratulations to all who was a part of this parks inception. This work should be completed in 2021. External web sites operate at the direction of their respective owners who should be contacted directly with questions regarding the content of these sites. It is the largest state park in New York City, and its stunning! Photos. "Today we add another gem to our treasure trove of state parks, transforming what was once a blemish on the South Brooklyn community into exquisite open space," Governor Cuomo said. ", Congressman Jerrold Nadler said, "For too long, we have not done enough to honor the significant contributions of women in our city, state and nation. This new park will offer local residents opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature, helping to revitalize the surround community and Brooklyn's economy. I'm so excited that this state park opened in my neighborhood. Learn about invasive species in our area, why they matter, and what you can do to help keep them from spreading. For more information, please visit: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/200/details.aspx. Rising up 130 feet above sea level, this new park occupies some of the highest ground in New York City and offers spectacular panoramic views of the Empire State Building to the northwest, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and New York Harbor to the west, and Jamaica Bay to the south. After the landfills closed, the land was deeded to the National Park Service to reclaim and repurpose into a public park. Learn About a Brooklyn-Born Trailblazer