The New York Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), NYC Parks and Prospect Park Alliance broke ground Monday on the restoration of the Vale, in the northeast corner of Prospect Park. The $37.5-million, eight-acre project, funded by the Mayor’s Office, is the single largest capital allocation in the history of Prospect Park Alliance, which has overseen the restoration of the Brooklyn park since the 1990s.
The Vale restoration, the first in more than 50 years, transforms two key landscapes: the historic Children’s Pool (a decorative water feature), and a former Rose Garden. It also encompasses an additional three acres of woodland restoration that will continue an important pollinator corridor across the park.
“New York City’s public spaces are treasured across the five boroughs, and it is a priority to ensure that these natural spaces remain resilient and reflective of the communities they serve,” said NYCEDC Interim President & CEO Jeanny Pak.
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