Our Mission
The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy’s mission is to enhance and advocate for the green spaces and waterfront of Long Island City, Queens, and to ensure the parks remain an indispensable asset to the community.
Hunters Point Parks Conservancy, a nonprofit organization, was formed as Friends of Gantry Plaza State Park in 1998 by a group of dedicated Long Island City residents determined to improve the quality of life at the waterfront in Hunter’s Point, Long Island City. In 2014, the group expanded its mission and evolved into the Hunters Point Park Conservancy – helping to now take care of the newly opened Hunter’s Point South Park.
We run over 200 free programs a year for the community, including yoga and fitness sessions, kids programs, movie nights, and art classes, and bring volunteers to the parks to help support the local ecosystem. We also run environmental education, public paddle, and advocacy programs from the Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center, and work with NYC and NYS Parks Departments to fund park improvements and advocate for policies that support our parks. Find out more about the parks here, or more about the Conservancy here.
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