"City officials and community leaders gathered Monday morning to mark the start of construction on the Vale, an eight-acre site in the park's northeast section that will undergo a $35.5 million restoration. The project funded by the Mayor's Office and led by NYC Parks, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Prospect Park Alliance represents the largest capital investment in the park in more than a decade."
"Once completed in 2027, the redesigned Vale is intended to serve as a quiet, nature-focused retreat while accommodating families, children and longtime parkgoers alike. Plans emphasize accessibility, environmental restoration and flexible public space, shaped in part by years of community input."
"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."
Prospect Park's Vale, an eight-acre site in the park's northeast section, is undergoing a $35.5 million restoration project funded by the Mayor's Office and led by NYC Parks, NYCEDC, and the Prospect Park Alliance. The project represents the largest capital investment in the park in more than a decade. Originally designed as a children's playground in the 19th century, the Vale later became a formal rose garden before deteriorating in the late 20th century. The redesigned Vale will serve as a nature-focused retreat emphasizing accessibility, environmental restoration, and flexible public space. The new design incorporates community input and reimagines historical remnants, including introducing a pollinator meadow to replace sections of the former rose garden. Completion is expected in 2027.
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