South Point Park, NYC
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| Photo: Mark K. Morrison |
In 1872, Roosevelt Island in the East River between Manhattan and Queens was known as Welfare Island—a site for hospitals, penitentiaries, and asylums. In the 20th century, the island was developed for commercial use and housing and is now home to 14,000 residents. In 2005, TPL finalized a master plan for developing 9 acres on the southern-most tip of the island into a park with expansive lawns, gardens, and spectacular waterfront views in three directions. In May 2009, groundbreaking began on the new South Point Park along with complete stabilization of famed architect James Renwick's Smallpox Hospital, the city's only landmarked ruin, which has been incorporated into the park's design.
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