The irrigation lines and future curb locations were surveyed and marked out in April. 

This image was taken in late May and shows geotextile fabric being laid to serve as one of the base layers of the new fields.  Also the new curb has been placed where in April there was just a white line.

EAST RIVER FIELDS ARE MAKING THE GRADE

Fine grading efforts are underway on the East River Fields.  The fine grading is one of the last steps before the final playing surface is put down.

Salt Marsh and Wetlands are open for exploration

On Wednesday, June 4, RISF held a celebration of the opening of the Salt Marsh and Freshwater Wetlands, an 8 acre $5 million natural wetlands restoration project at Little Hell Gate Inlet. On hand to cut the ribbon were L to R: Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez, NY State Secretary of State; Adrian Benepe, NYC Parks Commissioner; Karen Cohen, President & Founder, RISF; Rich Davis, Chair, RISF; Ed Galvin, Galvin Construction; Steve Zahn, Natural Resources Supervisor from NYS DEC; Karen Appell, The Louis Berger Group; and students from PS 83 in East Harlem and Randall's Island Kids Nature Program participants, who were named Randall’s Island Wetlands Ambassadors.

Following the ceremony, the new Ambassadors explored the restored Salt Marsh as the tide went out  

$3,183,390 EPF GRANT AWARDED

An EPF grant of $3,183,390 has been awarded to RISF, working with NYCEDC, to complete Bronx Shore Pathway, as announced June 6 by Governor Patterson.  This section of our Island-wide waterfront pathway system will run along the Bronx Shore Fields at the Park's northwestern area, just across from the South Bronx, and will offer dedicated bicycle and pedestrian routes and amenities including benches, bicycle racks, lighting and comfort stations. 

Icahn Stadium boasts a new world record

Usain Bolt broke the world record for the men’s 100-meter dash, finishing in 9.72 seconds at the 4^th Annual Reebok Grand Prix held at Icahn Stadium on Saturday, May 31.  “Usain Bolt’s new world record confirms Icahn Stadium’s reputation as a world class facility with a superb track,” said NYC Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe.

FOURTH OF JULY RESTRICTIONS ON RANDALL’S ISLAND

Our Nation’s Birthday is always a popular time to visit the Park, and the riverfront at Randall’s Island South has become a popular spot to celebrate the Fourth of July over the years.  Unfortunately, due to construction, the riverfront will be closed this year.  We apologize for this inconvenience; we are working hard to make the Island a premier spot to watch the fireworks for generations to come.

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