Bike Tour & History of Shirley Chisholm State Park: Turning a Landfill into a Park

Janes Walk

Led By Leslie Wright, NYC Regional Director, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation AND Meryl LaBorde

Take a bike tour to learn about the fascinating history and development of Shirley Chisholm State Park. Named after the amazing Brooklyn Congressional Representative and first black female candidate for US President, this park is 407 acres repurposed from a landfill site. It features an ecosystem that preserves native plants and fauna, as well as offers spectacular views of Jamaica Bay.

Accessibility

Bikes and helmets are available for free at the Bike Library. Participants are welcome to ride their own bike, if tires are appropriate for gravel trails. This bike ride is hilly, so cyclists must feel comfortable shifting. Participants must wear helmets (yours or ours) and appropriate footwear. Please bring water.

Location Information

RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.

More Information

guided

Friday, May 3, 2024
4:00 PM
2 hours

Borough: Brooklyn

Theme: Environment, History & Culture

Language: English

Shirley Chisholm State Park. Photo: Karen Overton. Modifications: photo cropped.