A quarter-of-a-mile of the As the first phase of the 11-acre Domino Park offers a range of Sited within a Community Board Domino Park’s design capitalizes on Williamsburg waterfront, between site’s transformation into an activities such as beach volleyball, with one of the lowest ratios of the expanse of the and the Grand Street and South 5th ambitious mixed-use development a playground, a dog run, a taco open space to people, Domino Park sweeping views of the Street, Domino Park presented the project, Domino Park represents a stand, water features, lawns, and reconnects Williamsburg to the East skyline. opportunity for an ambitious mixed- commitment to deliver 5 acres of plentiful seating. Last summer, the River for the first time in 160 years use development, providing a unique public space to the surrounding park had over 100 free public events, and provides much-needed open Credit: Daniel Levin and unprecedented opportunity community. attended by nearly 7,000 New space for local residents. to reconnect Williamsburg to its Yorkers. waterfront and create a significant Credit: Field Credit: Top row: Alex S. MacLean and continuous open space that is Operations Credit: Alex S. MacLean / Landslides / Landslides, Bottom row, left: deeply rooted in the community and Courtesy of Two Trees Management, in the history of this particular place. Bottom row, right: Barrett Doherty

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Native planting beds in front of the Inspired by the legacy of the working The Elevated Walk’s southern The central water feature draws The park has become an important Pier Reveal water feature and the waterfront, one of the primary entrance houses a taco stand and families from all backgrounds and anchor for the neighborhood and Fog Bridge, with salvaged syrup features in the park is an “Artifact leads to an ADA-accessible elevated offers views of the Williamsburg a place for the community to come tanks beyond. Walk,” which integrates over 30 catwalk, which is supported by Bridge and East River. together, with more than two million large-scale salvaged relics into an 21 columns from the Raw Sugar visitors since its opening in June Credit: Barrett Doherty interpretive walk and engaging Warehouse that were salvaged in Credit: Barrett Doherty 2018 and 15,000 visitors a day during journey. situ. peak weekends.

Credit: James Corner Field Credit: Barrett Doherty Credit: Barrett Doherty Operations The park’s materials are inspired by Domino Park’s sizable lawn nestles The park’s specific mix of The central water feature and seating The Fog Bridge gives visitors a the tough, industrial character of the under the Elevated Walk and is a programming is a direct result of steps offer a popular gathering place unique way to experience the East Williamsburg waterfront including popular spot on warm evenings. engagement with the surrounding at the heart of the park. River and highlights the park’s weathered steel, galvanized and communities, with popular support structure below. stainless steel, concrete, and Credit: URBIS Limited for the park to be family-oriented, Credit: Barrett Doherty reclaimed wood from the Raw Sugar celebrate history, and include a Credit: Daniel Levin Warehouse. beach volleyball court in particular.

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The Lawn—with views south to the landmark Refinery building and the —is a popular spot for sunbathing, people watching, picnicking, and leisure recreation.

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