Our organization advocates for integrating both subways and park space on the abandoned Rockaway Beach Branch in Queens, NY. The project would create 4 new subway stations along with 33 acres of new parks. QueensLink would create the borough’s first north-south connection, and it would provide vital access for marginalized communities. During this walk, we’ll explore the 3.5 mile QueensLink corridor and talk about our vision for each section. Participants should wear comfortable shoes, bring lots of water, and be prepared for a fun day of urban hiking! We hope this walk will demonstrate the importance of better access for Queens neighborhoods, as well as what we can accomplish with a little bit of creativity, and a lot of community support.
This walk is sold out, but the waitlist is open.
Accessibility
Unfortunately, this route is largely inaccessible for wheelchairs. There are multiple stairs and trails through Forest Park that we will traverse. You can reach the starting location via the A train at Rockaway Blvd, which is unfortunately not an accessible station. From the endpoint, participants can take the nearby Q11, Q23, Q27, Q52 SBS, and Q53 SBS buses.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Saturday, May 3, 202511:00 AM
2 hours
Borough: Queens
Theme: Advocacy, Art & Architecture, Environment
Language: English
