Cyclists Welcome at Former Staten Island Dump

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

By: Joey Arak, Curbed.com

What was once the nation's worst ecological disaster is on its way to becoming a world-class 2,200-acre park.

Among the many amenities that will be offered at Freshkills Park will be bike maintenance stations, as well as bike repair-kit vending machines.

These will be the first bike maintenance stations in New York City, complementing Freshkills biker-friendly features such as miles of traditional, mountain, and a high-speed bike trails.

Learn more about Freshkills Park and sign up for a tour.