More than $2.5 million in funding from the New York State Regional Economic Development Councils through the Consolidated Funding Application has been awarded to the city of Peekskill for its two waterfront projects ”“ the Riverfront Green Connector Trail construction and the Fleischmann Pier and Charles Park improvements.
“I would like to congratulate our Planning Department for the countless hours they have dedicated to these projects and the grant application process,” said Mayor Vivian McKenzie. “The addition of these funds from New York State will help aid in the completion of these projects and transform the waterfront in our great city.”
Fleischmann Pier and Charles Point Park bids are anticipated to begin in March. Fleischmann Pier, a 500-foot-long pier built in 1938, is one of the few deep-water piers on the Hudson River and was made long and narrow to handle molasses shipments from ocean-going cargo ships. This multiphased project will implement the city’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program by enhancing water-based recreational amenities and providing additional public access to the Hudson River waterfront by creating docking for kayaks and larger vessels.
The Riverfront Green Park, a popular park with backdrops of the Hudson Highlands, is an ideal location for many special events. This project will advance the city’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program and Waterfront Master Plan through enhancing public access and expanding trail opportunities.
The city of Peekskill is a thriving, historic community located on the banks of the Hudson River. Just under one hour north of New York City, it is culturally and economically vibrant with abundant natural resources due to its location on the river and at the gateway to the Hudson Highlands. With over three miles of continuous parkland, the waterfront is a regional destination with various active and passive recreation and breathtaking views of the Hudson River.
