The June 2018 opening of Domino Park represents the early fulfillment of a pledge by Two Trees Management Company to deliver 6-acres of public open space to the North Williamsburg community. These improved plans include the adaptive reuse of the Landmarked Domino Refinery for creative office space, four new mixed-use residential buildings that will house 700 units of affordable housing, and a five-acre linear park reconnecting the community to the waterfront and providing much-needed open space for local residents, while honoring and celebrating the history of the sugar trade in NYC.
As a result of broad and inclusive outreach, new development plans were approved in 2014. In an effort to create an improved redevelopment plan that better served the needs of this diverse community, a new public approval process was initiated by Two Trees in 2013. This plan had not yet been executed when Two Trees Management Company acquired the land in 2012. Ultimately, the City approved a residential rezoning in 2010. There’s also a bunch of thrift shopping opportunities in the area.Background on the Domino Sugar Redevelopmentįollowing the closure of the Domino Sugar Factory in 2004, this 11-acre site sat dormant as plans for redevelopment were debated by the City, community stakeholders and the development team that purchased the site from Domino. The Williamsburg district is one of the trendiest neighborhoods in New York City and offers plenty of bars, restaurants, and amazing shopping that’s filled with boutiques. For the adults, you can also have a cold beer or a margarita. There is a refreshing lemonade for the little ones. If you want to relax and grab a quick bite, the food stand, Tacocina invites you with delicious tacos and other Mexican snacks. Here you can diligently explore, climb and play and is perfect for children. It includes many parts of the sugar factory and it looks like a mini-factory. The view is especially impressive in the evening when you see the illuminated Empire State Building while the lights reflect on the water.Īnother important component (especially for families with children) is the playground. First, you have the Elevated Walkway which invites you to enjoy the view of the East River and the Manhattan skyline. What’s there to do at Domino Park?ĭomino Park consists of several areas, each with its own purpose. On more than 258,000 square feet, you will find more than 30 artifacts from the Domino Sugar Refinery. It was important for the designers of the park that history became a relevant part of the project. The park was created with attention to detail It has been revived and is, in our opinion, one of the most exciting parks in New York. This is exactly what has happened to the new Domino Park since 2018. For example, The High Line transformation has made it one of the city’s most popular attractions. In typical New York City fashion, of course, the city had to turn the abandoned area into something new and exciting. Long after that, the area was unused and the facilities and buildings were pretty much abandoned. The downturn began in the 1950s and ended when the factory closed in 2004. During the 19th and 20th centuries, the refinery largely responsible for industrialization in Brooklyn. At the time, the factory was the largest plant in the world, producing more than 4.4 million pounds of sugar a day. The Domino Sugar Refinery is almost a “landmark” in Brooklyn because of the popularity of the brand and its beginnings go back to 1856.
From there, they’re both about a 10-15 minute walk to the park. You can take M J Z to Marcy Avenue or you can take the L to Bedford Avenue. If you want to take the MTA, you have a few options. The NYC ferry will drop you off at the South Williamsburg or North Williamsburg spot. There are numerous ways to get to Williamsburg, but you will do a little bit of walking to get to the park, which is completely fine. Domino Park isn’t the most convenient park to get to, but it is completely worth it.
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