A park with a waterfront view will soon come to Southwest Yonkers thanks to a
large investment from the city and county.
The city is partnering with
Westchester County on a $20 million project
to transform a vacant lot on Fernbrook Street to a park along the scenic Hudson
River.
"We're taking a significant
piece of the water’s edge on the Hudson
River and giving it back to the people,” says Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.
Although plans aren’t finalized, the park could include an amphitheater, boat
slips and a playground.
Officials tell News 12 that the park
will be at least 2-3 acres. The city plans to purchase a neighboring lot, which
currently serves as a bus depot.
"If we are good enough to process more than 50% of sewage from the county,
we are good enough to start enjoying this beautiful river,” says Legislator
Jose Alvarado.
Leaders are also urging federal funding to update the facility since it lies
next to the future county park.
"We can make it a much more mixed-used
area friendly to pedestrians, friendly
to neighbors,” says Yonkers resident Ruth Montgomery.
News 12 is told the long-term goal is to create a walkway from the park to
downtown Yonkers.