Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Staten Island Waterfront to Get $5.4M Upgrade
The city is spending $5.4 million to make the waterfront area on Staten Island better.
They plan to fix up the roads and paths, and build a fun new skate park for kids and teens.
The project also aims to protect the area from floods so it's safer during storms.
This is part of a bigger plan to make the whole waterfront area nicer and easier for people to use, with spaces for hanging out and having fun.
A $5.4 million project is planned for the North Shore Esplanade in Staten Island.
The project includes upgrades to infrastructure, pathways, and recreational areas.
A new skate park will be built as part of the revitalization.
Safety measures will be implemented to mitigate flooding and storm impacts.
The project is part of a larger plan to improve the North Shore waterfront.
- Who
- NYC Parks Department, Council Member Kamillah Hanks
- What
- A $5.4 million project to revitalize the North Shore Esplanade.
- When
- Updates expected in the coming months
- Where
- North Shore Esplanade, Staten Island
- Why
- To improve infrastructure, recreational spaces, and flood safety.
- Project Cost
- $5.4 million
- Location
- North Shore Esplanade, Staten Island
- Address
- Westervelt Avenue and Richmond Terrace
- Lead Agency
- NYC Parks Department
- Key Features
- Skate park, flood protection