Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get more information on the Park?
Please join our mailing list and we will send you information on the park.
When will construction of the Park be completed?
An exact end date for construction has not yet been set. Construction will take around three years.
How does one get to Roosevelt Island?
The island is accessible by car, subway or tram.
By car: Roosevelt Island Bridge is the only way to access the island by car. It connects Roosevelt Island to Astoria, Queens.
By subway: Take the F train to the Roosevelt Island stop.
By tram: TramPlaza is located at 59th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. Tram rides cost $2 and can be paid for with a Metrocard. Ride takes about four minutes and drops passengers off in Roosevelt Island on Main Street.
To visit the future site of the Park, travel south on Main Street. The street ends at the entrance to the site (now surrounded by chain-link fence). The gated entrance is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Will Four Freedoms Park be accessible to the public?
Certainly, once the Park is built, it will be open year-round from dawn to dusk.
“It’s now or never. We must seize this opportunity and finally build this forgotten memorial.”
