The New Midtown Greenway Extension is Now Open!

As of December 2023, the East River Midtown Greenway is open to the public for walking, jogging, biking, and family enjoyment. EsplanadeFriends has been working closely with The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and NYC Parks who officially opened the East Midtown Greenway and Phase 2B of Andrew Haswell Green Park at the end of 2023 with a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Located on a stretch of newly created open space spanning from East 53rd Street to East 60th street, these two new spaces total almost three acres and represent a $197.6 million investment from the City of New York. East Midtown Greenway, which fills a key gap in the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, is built over the East River and includes a new pedestrian walkway, landscaping, a pedestrian bridge, and separated bike lane. Andrew Haswell Green Phase 2B represents a $42.6 million investment and includes renovations to the East 60th Street ramp, a new lawn and landscaping, lighting, and seating. The completion of both projects is a product of extensive community outreach with representation from Community Boards 6 and 8 and local elected officials. 

The East Midtown Greenway and Andrew Haswell Green Park openings represent a piece of the city’s larger NYC greenway expansion initiative throughout the five boroughs.