maker used to operate a bottling plant in the northern portion
during the early 20th century.)
LIC Landing is to the south of Gantry in Hunters Point South.
With similar spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, this
public space features a promenade, children’s play area, fields,
and an upscale café, Coffeed. NYC Ferry stops there.
The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy, a volunteer-run nonprofit,
administers this area. Founded in 1998, the group (www.
hunterspointparks.org) organizes outdoor movies, concerts, a fun
run, clean-ups, and community celebrations. Working with city
and state officials, members also maintain the gardens, lounge
furniture, and recreational facilities.
Inside scoop: Hunters Point South keeps growing. A recent
development phase added 5.5 acres of park with a 30-foot-high
cantilevered platform, greenery, bicycle pathways, a kayak
launch, fitness equipments, wooden benches, and picnic terraces.
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