After several years of anticipation, the as-yet-unnamed State Park at North 9th Street on the Williamsburg waterfront opened on Saturday to little fanfare. There were no picnic tables, no jungle gyms and (much to our chagrin when we stopped by on Sunday) not even a tree to seek shade under, but Williamsburg inhabitants still seemed pleased (if slightly underwhelmed) to have an alternative to Grand Ferry Park for accessing the East River. It’s nice, said Paul Jenkins, a musician, told The New York Times. But it looks a little parched, like an afterthought, or that they didn’t put much love into it. The 7.5-acre park (which the state bought for $7.3 million) is said to have “recreational facilities” and longer hours in its future, but for now it remains accessible (to only the dog-less and bike-less) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. Did any readers stop by this weekend? What did you think?
Modest Space, but It Does Have a View [NY Times]
New Williamsburg Park’s Opening Day! [Gowanus Lounge]
Yes, We’re Open! [I'm Not Sayin']