Long Island City Walk & Talk to Build a Strong Parks System
Free guided community walk about the needs and future of our parks and open space in LIC!
Join a Long Island City Walk & Talk to build a strong parks system! New Yorkers for Parks and the Play Fair Coalition will be joined by Council Member Julie Won, Hunters Point Parks Conservancy, Court Square Civic Assoctiation and other local partners, who will explore how parks, greenways, the waterfront, and open spaces are shaping the future of LIC and why investing in the public realm matters for health, safety, and climate resilience.
Meeting Point: The Baseline (Jackson Ave. & Dutch Kills St.)
Stops will include: LIC ramps, Dutch Kills Green, Queensbridge Baby Park, Queensbridge Park
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What to Expect
This approx. 1.2 mile walk (with stops) will be entirely outdoors. As we move through key sites in LIC, local advocates and community leaders will highlight:
- Park system wins that show what’s possible with sustained investment.
- Infrastructure needs & opportunities for safer, greener, and more connected public spaces.
- Climate-smart solutions that protect communities today and tomorrow.
Why Join?
This event is a chance to see what is planned for the future of parks and open space in LIC, amplify parks and open space needs, and help shape the future. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of what’s at stake and how you can get involved in building a more equitable, climate-ready community.
Who’s Involved?
The LIC Walk & Talk is organized by New Yorkers for Parks and the Play Fair Coalition with:
- Council Member Julie Won
- Hunters Point Parks Conservancy
- Court Square Civic Association
- Questions? Email kparkprice@ny4p.org
This event is free and open to all. Warm and comfortable walking shoes, gloves, and appropriate winter wear are recommended. Hot cocoa will be provided.
Time: 11: 00 am — 1:00 pm EST
Free!
