Shorefront Parkway Projects at Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Environmental Assessment 

The Rockaway Beach Boardwalk and the adjacent areas, including amenities along Shorefront Parkway, were destroyed in 2012 by Hurricane Sandy and much of the existing amenities were severely damaged and in need of repair and/or reconstruction. The Rockaway Parks Conceptual Plan was published in the spring of 2014 to establish guidelines for a comprehensive park system in the Rockaways.

Read the Environmental Assessment

An Environmental Assessment (EA) is prepared for certain FEMA projects to meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. It provides evidence and analysis for determining the extent of the impacts of a proposed project and reasonable alternative actions. This document is prepared by FEMA.

Read the Environmental Assessment for the Shorefront Parkway Projects

Site-Specific Projects

The following projects are part of the Shorefront Parkway Projects at Rockaway Beach. Learn about how we're rebuilding greenspaces along Shorefront Parkway and track our progress. 

Beach 98th Playground

This project will construct a playground between Beach 101st Street and Beach 98th Street. This project will provide much-needed recreational amenities for children along Shorefront Parkway. This project will construct a playground between Beach 101st Street and Beach 99th Streets. The project intends to provide infrastructure and recreational amenities along Shorefront Parkway, much of which incurred damage after Hurricane Sandy. The playground will install new play equipment for children of various ages, spray shower features, and a seating area. The project will also reconstruct sidewalks and add game tables, drinking fountains, and additional landscaping. 

Learn more about the Shorefront Parkway Beach 98th Playground Reconstruction

Labyrinth

This project will create a labyrinth and seating area. The seating area will be an entrance to the labyrinth. The labyrinth and seating area will be located along Shorefront Parkway between Beach 94th Street and Beach 92nd Street. The labyrinth will be easily accessible from nearby subway stations. Nearby amenities include the beach and boardwalk, comfort stations, concession buildings, and other shorefront parkway recreational areas.

Learn more about the Shorefront Parkway Labyrinth and Seating Area Construction

Gateway Structure Performance Space

The performance space will be located in the plaza along Shorefront Parkway between Beach 94th Street and Beach 95th Street. The performance space will act as an entryway and hub to the Rockaway Boardwalk. It will be centrally located to nearby subway stations and will be directly across from the main parking lot nearby the Cross Bay Blvd Bridge. Nearby amenities include the beach and boardwalk, comfort stations, concession buildings, and other shorefront parkway recreational areas. Based on the Rockaway conceptual plan, the performance space is a part of a plan to rebuild a cohesive recreational space along Shorefront Parkway spanning from Beach 108th Street to Beach 73rd street.

Learn more about the Shorefront Parkway Gateway Structure Performance Space Construction

Dog Run

This project will construct a dog run on Beach 90th Street at Shorefront Parkway. 

Learn more about the Shorefront Parkway Dog Run

Adventure Course

The dog run will be located along Shorefront Parkway between Beach 91st Street and Beach 90th Street. The project will be easily accessible from nearby subway stations. Nearby amenities include the beach and boardwalk, comfort stations, concession buildings, and other shorefront parkway recreational areas.

Learn more about the Shorefront Parkway Adventure Course Construction

Multi-purpose Sports Field

The engineered multi-purpose field will be located along Shorefront Parkway between Beach 81st Street and Beach 77th Street. The field will provide an open space for pick-up games and for a variety of sporting events. The project will incorporate a berm around the field. Drainage and stormwater management is an important aspect of the field design. Other amenities will include replacing sidewalks and adding additional seating, game tables, drinking fountains, bike racks, and landscaping.

Learn more about the Shorefront Parkway Multipurpose Sports Field Construction

Amenities

This contract will construct amenities along Shore Front Parkway located between Beach 105th Street and Beach 73rd Streets. The project will connect the continuous strip of recreational spaces along Shore Front Parkway and will complete four interstitial locations between recently constructed sites.

Learn more about the Shorefront Parkway Amenities