Partnerships for Parks- Catalyst Program

Catalyst: Reclaiming the Waterfront is a new four –year initiative of Partnerships for Parks to revive 350 acres of significant, but neglected waterfront parkland in three historically underserved New York City neighborhoods. Catalyst will rejuvenate three major waterfront sites: Soundview Park in the South Bronx; East River Park in Lower Manhattan; and Calvert Vaux & Kaiser Parks in Brooklyn. Catalyst will also support the New York City Water Trail initiative.

In collaboration with local groups, residents, and community based organizations, Catalyst will tap into the area’s vibrant community in order to connect community members to the parks, facilitate waterfront and greenway access, foster community activities that promote healthy living, and help community stakeholders to establish a common voice for waterfront park stewardship.