NYC Parks has planted the first of 12 new street trees, with more on the way.
82nd Street is getting greener. Through the “Parks Plan” developed this summer with NYC Parks, five new trees have been planted in the district so far, with seven more planned in the coming months.
Street trees do a lot of quiet work: they provide shade on hot days, make sidewalks more pleasant to walk, and give our commercial corridor a welcoming look for shoppers, residents, and visitors. After years of empty tree pits and old metal plates along the street, this is a step toward a greener, more inviting 82nd Street.
This summer, the 82nd Street Partnership worked with NYC Parks to review locations with old metal tree plates or empty tree pits and decide whether each one could be replanted. Where planting is possible, a new tree goes in. Where utilities or nearby trees make planting unsuitable, the pit will be paved over. All remaining metal tree plates will be removed.
NYC Parks plans to plant 7 more trees at these locations on 82nd Street, with tree guards where needed. Timing is set by NYC Parks, and we’ll share updates as they go in:
Young trees need care to grow strong. If you see a tree that looks damaged or in need of attention, report it to 311.
Questions or ideas? Contact us at info@82ndstreet.org or 718-335-9421. We’ll keep you posted as more trees take root on 82nd Street. 🌱
