On Friday, September 21, the City sent a notice of cancellation under its agreement with Randall’s Island Aquatic Leisure Aquatic Development Group) for a proposed water park on Randall’s Island. Although we worked closely with the Parks Department, the developer, and the community to bring this high-profile project to the City and anticipated it would provide recreational enjoyment for neighboring families, and important revenues for the Park, the project was cancelled when the developer failed to meet the deadline for securing written financial commitments for total project funding.

Both RISF and Parks will work with local community boards, elected officials and park users to explore other options for the proposed water park site. The sports field development project is continuing as planned and on schedule.