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May 18, 2016 - Join the Freshkills Park Team and Kayak Staten Island for a kayaking experience like no other!

Jun 24, 2019 - Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Learn about the different plants and animals found in the park.

May 19, 2020 - It’s National Bike Month and even if we are on lockdown, biking is a great way to enjoy outdoor time, get some exercise and lift our spirits. If you want...

Jan 25, 2019 - Lace up your shoes for a family-friendly nature walk at Freshkills Park! Learn about the different plants and animals found in the park.

September 2025 Newsletter Previous Fresh Perspectives Newsletters…

Nov 4, 2016 - Freshkills’ South Park is receiving $30 million for recreational facilities through NYC’s Anchor Parks Program. We want to give you the latest...

Jun 25, 2018 - Kayak through Freshkills Park and enjoy a two-mile excursion along the tidal waterways.

Jun 27, 2017 - Join New York Road Runners for a free exploratory run or walk through Freshkills Park. The 3.1 mile or 6.2 mile courses both start and finish near the...

Jun 24, 2019 - Lace up your shoes for a family-friendly nature walk at Freshkills Park! Learn about the different plants and animals found in the park.

Jun 7, 2021 - Dr. Allison Fitzgerald from the New Jersey City University and NY/NJ Baykeeper, and Dr. Eugenia Naro-Maciel from the College of Staten Island (now at New...

Apr 3, 2025 - Christopher Benbow graduated from Hampshire College with a B.A. in Political Science and a concentration in Pre-Law. He then went on to earn his J.D.

Nov 28, 2023 - Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is an...

May 29, 2024 - Join the Freshkills Park Alliance for this Essentials of Kayaking Class, which will provide paddlers with the basic skills necessary to become a more...

Apr 1, 2025 - Make a mini work of art inside an up-cycled jar lid with artist Lenore Solmo! Materials provided. There will also be an opportunity to explore our new...

Sep 15, 2017 - Visit normally closed sections of Freshkills Park for a kayaking experience like no other! This excursion along the park’s waterways will take you into...

Sep 4, 2020 - Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to...

Apr 13, 2022 - Come run or walk along one of the largest man-made mountains in the world. Experience the spectacular landscapes and panoramic views of NYC’s newest...

Jun 17, 2020 - We all love parks, but where do parks come from? Who builds and maintains parks? Learn all about how parks are created, then join Freshkills Park to design...

Apr 1, 2025 - Shell yeah! 🐚 Join us for a creative, beachy escape with a Decoupage Shell Trinket Tray Class led by Lenore Solmo! There will also be an opportunity to...

Dec 2, 2016 - Two-day class: December 17 & 18, 2016 Location: 2240 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314 Lunch will be provided. Learn to make your own pack basket...

Aug 25, 2020 - Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park on a Classic Harbor Line luxury yacht.

Sep 6, 2018 - In 2016, NYC Parks researchers began ongoing work to survey the fish species living in Freshkills Park’s waterways through a seining program.

Feb 28, 2018 - Join a small group of photographers on a guided van tour and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park.

Jan 25, 2022 - Exciting progress is being made on the first interior park project at Freshkills Park, known as North Park Phase 1. This landmark 20-acre project will...

Sep 14, 2018 - Mierle Laderman Ukeles has worked as the first and only official artist-in-residence for the New York City Department of Sanitation since 1977…

Apr 7, 2021 - Weeds are invading Schmul Park! Become a “Weed Warrior” and help Freshkills Park remove these plants from among our native plantings.

Apr 20, 2022 - Join us outdoors for our first annual Earth Day Festival marking the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day. Freshkills Park is an extraordinary 2,200…

Sep 10, 2024 - Experience the thrill of viewing New York’s premier predators live and up close, including eagles, falcons, owls, hawks, and more! Join NYC Parks and...

Mar 24, 2021 - Join us for a virtual walk to the top of North Mound at Freshkills Park. Celebrate National Virtual Vacation Day and travel to the world’s largest...

Jan 25, 2022 - We are excited to announce that construction on Freshkills Park’s North Park is now underway! This milestone 21-acre project will be the first...

The Freshkills Park Alliance is a proud recipient of the Diamond Matching Grant Program, an initiative of The Staten Island Foundation. Through this...

Landfill gas is comprised of methane, carbon dioxide, water and other organic compounds. The Landfill Gas (LFG) System on site collects and controls gas…

Jul 14, 2022 - Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and...

Aug 11, 2023 - Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and the JCC for landscape drawing workshops at Freshkills Park, taught by our teaching artists! Sign up through the QR...

Apr 1, 2025 - Volunteers will assist with setup, course monitoring, and clean up.

Dec 6, 2017 - A publicly accessible transportation system will be a major feature of Freshkills Park. This will provide access to the different areas of the park and create...

Apr 3, 2025 - Mark Murphy is the Administrator of Freshkills Park and the President of the Freshkills Park Alliance. A fourth generation Staten Islander…

Jan 25, 2022 - This summer marks the one-year anniversary since the restoration of salt marsh wetlands along Main Creek in North Park. During the spring of 2013…

Apr 15, 2021 - Do you want to give back to your community? Do you want to get involved in a cause you care about? Do you want to earn community service hours and have fun?

May 13, 2020 - Have you ever wondered why animals act a certain way? At Freshkills Park, researchers use ethograms to learn more about animals like osprey. In this...

Oct 8, 2020 - Weeds are invading The Freshkills Studio + Gallery! Become a “Weed Warrior” and help Freshkills Park remove these plants from among our native...

Jan 12, 2022 - In 2018, NYC Parks researchers monitored the fish species in the waterways of Freshkills Park. This ongoing research has helped to document the fish in...

Feb 28, 2018 - Join a small group of photographers and naturalists to photograph the plants and animals that call Freshkills Park home! This guided van tour is part of...

Jul 15, 2022 - Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformed landscape and wildlife!

Feb 12, 2024 - The Freshkills Park Education team is pleased to offer virtual field trips and presentations for classes and groups who are not able to visit the...

Sep 15, 2022 - Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks for a volunteer day at our Studio + Gallery off the New Springville Greenway and discover ways to support...

Jul 31, 2018 - Join New York State Department of Environmental Conservation staff for their I FISH NY Education Program! Participants will be rod and reel fishing by a mix...

Nov 2, 2017 - Dr. Dave Klenosky of Purdue University, Dr. Lindsay K. Campbell, Dr. Stephanie Snyder and Dr. Erika S. Svendsen of the U.S. Forest Service, and Dr.

Dec 1, 2021 - On behalf of the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks, we want to thank you- our volunteers- for the energy and committment you provided over the...

Jul 19, 2022 - Invasive weeds are invading Freshkills Park. Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks Department for a volunteer day at Schmul Park and discover ways...

Oct 17, 2018 - With the support of a grant from the New York Department of State’s Office of Coastal, Local Government & Community Sustainability, the Department of...

The Freshkills Park Studio + Gallery on Richmond Avenue began exhibiting work in early 2018. The space is open on select days for programs and viewing hours.

Sep 15, 2017 - Join NYC Parks staff for this free drop-in information session to learn about the project’s history, ongoing development, and environmental...

Feb 28, 2018 - Join a small group of photographers on a guided van tour and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park.

Jul 25, 2024 - The Freshkills Park Alliance invites you to learn about our winged friends who love the water! On this guided walk, we will be on the lookout for...

Jun 18, 2020 - Whether you are near or far, join the first “Discovery Week @ Home” from June 22-26. Discover Freshkills Park and experience the unique...

Sep 14, 2018 - At the 8th Floor, Field R/D co-curators and resident artists will share findings from the first year of the experimental residency program Freshkills Park.

Nov 7, 2023 - Description: Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park. This guided tour is...

Mar 23, 2017 - Join Freshkills Park staff at the Staten Island Museum for a presentation about the largest landfill-to-park project in the world. Learn about the...

The Freshkills Park Alliance supports the development of Freshkills Park, the growth of on-site research and education about ecological restoration…

Jan 11, 2022 - We are excited to welcome you to the opening of the Freshkills Park: Field R/D virtual exhibit, re:Generation. The exhibit showcases the work of Field R/

Sep 14, 2018 - Land Art Generator Initiative 2012 was an ideas competition to design a site-specific public artwork that, in addition to its conceptual beauty…

Oct 14, 2019 - Each section of the park will feature a variety of uses and themes inspired by the area’s natural wetlands and woodlands.

May 17, 2019 - Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip tour explores the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the...

Feb 21, 2018 - Transportation Alternatives’ Tour de Staten Island covers some of the most breathtaking and lesser known spots of Staten Island, including five miles...

Aug 15, 2019 - I Am Within/I Am Without was a temporary performance and installation at Freshkills Park in September-October 2011 by artist DB Lampman. I Am Within...

May 17, 2019 - Kayak along Freshkills Park’s waterways! This two mile round-trip tour is a chance to explore the unique engineered landscape while the site is...

Apr 3, 2018 - Air, surface water and groundwater monitoring are conducted on a regular basis to ensure that the landfill infrastructure functions properly.

Sep 17, 2018 - Since 2012, researchers from the College of Staten Island (CSI) have been studying the biodiversity of Freshkills Park’s ponds with a focus on painted...

Mar 1, 2023 - Join the Freshkills Park Alliance for a wetland clean up at our Kayak Launch site. Following the clean up volunteers will have the opportunity to Kayak along...

Jun 19, 2018 - Visit the Greenbelt Nature Center and learn to make watercolor paints out of different parts of plants from Freshkills Park!

Nov 30, 2018 - Freshkills Park: Field R/D is a project to develop a visionary, community-responsive residency program for the former NYC landfill.

Nov 2, 2023 - Explore the mediums of charcoal and ink while creating a visual awareness of the landscape’s light and history. Join us at Freshkills Park for an...

Jan 5, 2026 - Field trips offer students the unique opportunity to visit sections of Freshkills Park that are currently closed to the public. Because it’s no longer...

Apr 28, 2016 - Hike at Freshkills Park as part of Jane’s Walk, a movement of free, citizen-led walking tours inspired by urbanist and activist Jane Jacobs.

Dec 3, 2018 - On November 18, Field R/D artist Lize Mogel led two bus tours of the park project. The tours expanded and resituated the typical park tour by offering an...

Nov 29, 2023 - Explore the mediums of charcoal and ink while creating a visual awareness of the landscape’s light and history. Join us at Freshkills Park for an...

Oct 6, 2023 - Come join the Freshkills Park Alliance and 5 Boro Power Yoga for Yoga at Freshkills Park! Please bring your own mat or towel. Donation: There is a $10...

Aug 19, 2024 - Shannon Erickson is the Director of Education and Development for the Freshkills Park Alliance. Shannon helps lead educational programs to teach people...

Jul 6, 2023 - Join us on the water for an easy two-mile beginner kayak paddle in Freshkills Park.

Apr 6, 2022 - Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks for a volunteer day at our Studio + Gallery off the New Springville Greenway and discover ways to support...

Oct 21, 2024 - North Park Phase 1 will be a 21-acre swath of land connecting visitors to spectacular views of Main Creek and the adjacent William T. Davis Wildlife...

Jul 15, 2021 - Join Assemblymember Cusick and the Parks Department for a bike ride along Freshkills Park’s New Springville Greenway, and participate in the Total...

May 18, 2016 - This tour departs from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal in St. George.

Jun 22, 2017 - Document Freshkills Park’s unique engineered landscape as part of the “Capturing Change” photography series.

Sep 11, 2023 - Come join the Freshkills Park Alliance, the JCC of Staten Island, and 5 Boro Power Yoga for Sunset Yoga at the North Mound of Freshkills Park!

Jan 11, 2022 - Ash Ferlito’s Sun Tarps is a series of forms made from exposing tarps to the natural elements for one year. The tarps serve as the canvas on which the...

Dec 9, 2022 - Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and NYC Parks Department for an all-ages upcycling winter decoration workshop at our Studio + Gallery on December 18th.

La capa de suelo para plantar es donde crecen las hierbas y plantas nativas. Estas plantas evitan la erosión y sirven de hábitat para la fauna.

Apr 3, 2025 - Ganesh has 23+ years of progressive technology leadership experience in building variety of software systems for some of the most prominent wall street firms.

Jun 26, 2017 - Visit normally closed sections of Freshkills Park for a kayaking experience like no other! This excursion along the park’s waterways will take you into...

Feb 26, 2021 - Weeds are invading The Freshkills Studio + Gallery! Become a “Weed Warrior” and help Freshkills Park remove these plants from among our native...

Jul 14, 2022 - On June 9th, Lifestyles for the Disabled visited Freshkills Park to learn about the history of Freshkills as it continues to evolve from a landfill to a...

Sep 25, 2018 - Compelled by alternative functions, artist Bill Jenkins’ practice reconstitutes utilitarian objects and places. In the exhibition Image/Conduit…

Over the past year, our public parks have once again shined brightly as perhaps the quintessential core infrastructure in the daily lives of New Yorkers...

Nov 29, 2023 - Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and create your own holiday wreath using natural materials found at our FKO + Studio Gallery. This class will including...

Jul 14, 2022 - Take action to protect the grasslands at Freshkills Park! There is a newcomer in the area: spotted lanternflies, an invasive species that can wreak havoc...

Aug 31, 2023 - Experience the thrill of viewing New York’s premier predators live and up close, including eagles, falcons, owls, hawks, and more! Join NYC Parks and...

Oct 12, 2016 - Artists have engaged the changing landscape at Freshkills for decades. The Department of Sanitation Artist-in-Residence, Mierle Laderman Ukeles…