"Thousands of voices have contributed to the future of this beloved green space, and I am so grateful to the hard-working teams at NYC Parks, EDC, and Prospect Park Alliance for ensuring the Vale continues to carry the histories and hopes of New Yorkers. The new Vale will be more accessible, better maintained, and designed with families in mind."
"The Vale has shifted identities through its history. Originally designed in the 19th century as a children's playground, it later became a formal rose garden before falling into disrepair in the late 20th century. Much of the infrastructure, particularly fountains and basins, has sat unused for decades. This new design reimagines those remnants rather than erasing them."
"At the southern end, a pollinator meadow will replace sections of the former rose garden, introducing native plant species meant to support birds, bees and butterflies."
Prospect Park's Vale, an eight-acre site in the northeast section, is beginning a $37.5 million restoration project, marking the largest capital investment in the park in over a decade. The project is funded by the Mayor's Office and led by NYC Parks, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, and the Prospect Park Alliance. The redesigned Vale will prioritize accessibility, environmental restoration, and flexible public space, shaped by years of community input. Originally a 19th-century children's playground that later became a formal rose garden, the site fell into disrepair with unused fountains and basins. The new design preserves historical remnants while introducing native plant species, including a pollinator meadow to support wildlife. Completion is expected in 2027.
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