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Homepage - Freshkills Park Alliance
The Freshkills Park Alliance supports the development of Freshkills Park, the growth of on-site research and education about ecological restoration, and the staged expansion of tours, arts, recreation and events at the 2,200-acre site.
http://freshkillspark.org
FreshKills Park on Facebook
The official facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/freshkillspark
Freshkills Park : NYC Parks
https://www.nycgovparks.org/park-features/freshkills-park
Freshkills Park, Once a Legendary Landfill, Now a Haven - CityLab
At Freshkills Park, where the city dumped 150 million tons of its garbage, human desires and nature’s needs are feeling their way to a new harmony.
https://www.citylab.com/solutions/2017/02/the-wild-comeback-of-new-yorks-legendary-landfill/516822/
Calendar - Freshkills Park Alliance
Freshkills Park is opening in phases from the outside in. During this transformation, programs and events offer opportunities to learn about the project and explore closed sections of the landfill-to-park project. For updates on park progress and programs, join the mailing list.
http://freshkillspark.org/calendar
Landfill Reclaimation: Fresh Kills Park Develops as a Natural Coastal Buffer and Parkland for Staten Island | ArchDaily
Every natural disaster has an "aftershock" in which we realize the fragility of our planet and the vulnerability of w...
http://www.archdaily.com/339133/landfill-reclamation-fresh-kills-park-develops-as-a-natural-coastal-buffer-and-parkland-for-staten-island
Freshkills Park: the history of the former landfill-turned-green space - Curbed NY
Staten Island’s biggest dump is on its way to becoming one of NYC’s biggest parks.
https://ny.curbed.com/2017/5/4/15545280/freshkills-park-staten-island-history-future
Freshkills Park
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freshkills_Park

Freshkills Park
View of Freshkills Park in 2010

Type	Public park
Location	Fresh Kills Landfill site, Staten Island, New York City, United States
Nearest city	New York City
Coordinates	40°34′52″N 74°11′20″W / 40.581°N 74.189°W / 40.581; -74.189
Area	2,200 acres (8.9 km²)
Created	2008
Operated by	New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
Open	2012 (partial) 2035–2037 (scheduled, full)

Freshkills Park

View of Freshkills Park in 2010

Type

Public park

Location

Fresh Kills Landfill site,
Staten Island, New York City, United States

Nearest city

New York City

Coordinates

40°34′52″N 74°11′20″W / 40.581°N 74.189°W

Area

2,200 acres (8.9 km²)

Created

2008

Operated by

New York City Department of Parks and Recreation

Open

2012 (partial)
2035–2037 (scheduled, full)

Freshkills Park
View of Freshkills Park in 2010

Type	Public park
Location	Fresh Kills Landfill site, Staten Island, New York City, United States
Nearest city	New York City
Coordinates	40°34′52″N 74°11′20″W / 40.581°N 74.189°W / 40.581; -74.189
Area	2,200 acres (8.9 km²)
Created	2008
Operated by	New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
Open	2012 (partial) 2035–2037 (scheduled, full)

Freshkills Park

View of Freshkills Park in 2010