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Freshkills Park, Urban park in Staten Island, US

The 2,200-acre Freshkills Park contains meadows, wetlands, and woodlands that form diverse habitats for local plants and wildlife species across rolling hills.

The land transformed from Fresh Kills Landfill, which operated from 1948 to 2001 as one of the largest waste disposal sites in the world.

The park integrates permanent art installations throughout its landscape while offering educational programs focused on environmental conservation and local ecology.

Visitors can access multiple sections of the park through public bus routes and participate in activities such as hiking, bird watching, and guided nature tours.

The site demonstrates the largest landfill-to-park conversion in North America, incorporating sustainable design principles and natural habitat restoration methods.

Location: Staten Island

Inception: 2012

Website: http://nycgovparks.org/park-features/freshkills-park

GPS coordinates: 40.58100,-74.18920

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:31

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