Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park — Attraction in New York

After spending a year drafting, fabricating, and delivering 38 loads of stone for this project, seeing the park finally open to the public was a moment of real pride for our team. On day one, there were already people walking, running, and enjoying the space like it had always been part of the neighborhood. That says a lot about how well it all came together.

The stonework, the beautifully designed plantings, and the carefully selected trees all work together to create something that feels both natural and intentional. It’s one thing to see the plans on paper or in the shop—but something else entirely to walk through it and see people using the space.

The photos I took on opening day already show life and movement in a place that was just a construction site not long ago. We’re grateful to have been a part of such a thoughtful,...

🌿 Wagner Park – My Daily Retreat with a View

Wagner Park has become a cherished part of my daily routine. Whether I’m walking to clear my head or just soaking in the moment, the views of the Statue of Liberty and the New Jersey skyline never fail to ground me. It’s one of those rare places in the city where everything feels a little slower, a little more peaceful. Since its reopening, the park feels refreshed—not just in how it looks, but in how it holds space for the community. There’s a quiet strength in its design now, like it’s ready for whatever comes next. I love how it blends nature and city life so effortlessly, and walking through it each day reminds me why I fell in love with this corner of Manhattan in the...

Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park, known as Wagner Park, is a park in the Battery Park City neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The park is sited on landfill from the World Trade Center site and opened in 1996. The park is named after Robert F. Wagner Jr. who helped negotiate the 1979 master plan.

As of 2022, the park was being planned for demolition. Locals are fighting to save the park, built in 1996 for a 100-year flood. The demolition is slated as part of a flood resiliency project, and the plans call for razing, and rebuilding the park. In response to the public pressure, the committee has enlarged the area dedicated to lawns in the plans but the lawns still reflect a 10% reduction...