Capital Projects

Memorial Park Shoreline Pathway 2025 

The purpose of the Memorial Park Shoreline Pathway is to rehabilitate and redesign the existing waterfront pathway from the fishing pier to the pedestrian bridge. The project will enhance the area with new landscaping, seating and overlook areas, improved lighting, and designated spaces for public art, memorials, and other site amenities.

This project is currently in the design phase, led by Weston & Sampson landscape architects in coordination with a project advisory committee composed of village staff and park stakeholders.

Funding for the project includes $412,276.00 from the Department of State, with an additional $139,092.00 provided as a village match.

Construction is expected to begin in late 2025 or early 2026.

Memorial Park Improvements – ARPA-Funded Projects

The Rockland Resilient Recreation Grant Program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), was created to enhance public green spaces in communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Rockland County allocated $5 million for these equity-focused improvements, awarding grants between $5,000 and $200,000 to nonprofits and local governments. By investing in accessible, high-quality public spaces, this initiative aimed to reduce social inequities, expand economic opportunities, build resilient communities, and improve public health.

Nyack’s Memorial Park Upgrades

The Village of Nyack received $795,000 in ARPA funds to enhance Memorial Park. All projects were ADA-compliant, ensuring accessibility for all residents.

Completed Projects

✅ Great Lawn Restoration – $200,000

✔ Restoration of the lower field, including regrading, topsoil, irrigation and removal of clay infield from the ballfield
✔ Regraded and resurfaced the trail from Piermont Avenue to the lawn
✔ Work was completed in 2024, with ongoing maintenance by village staff

✅ ADA Access Road, Pathway & Entry Gate – $200,000

✔ Installed a new pedestrian entry gate at Depew Avenue (June 2023)
✔ Built an ADA-compliant access road from the parking lot to the playground and bathrooms (2024)
✔ Created an ADA pathway to the Splash Pad (2024)

✅ Playground Resurfacing & Equipment Upgrades – $200,000

✔ Resurfaced the playground for enhanced safety and accessibility
✔ Upgraded the "Big Climber" and installed a new swingset (September 2023)
✔ Surfacing work was completed in 2024

✅ New Tot-Lot Playground & Pathway – $195,000

✔ Installed a brand-new tot-lot playground
✔ Added a new asphalt pathway inside the playground (2024)

These improvements have made Memorial Park a more accessible, enjoyable, and resilient space for all Rockland County residents. For more information on the Rockland Resilient Recreation Grant Program, visit Rockland County’s website.

Water Main Replacement Project

The Water Main Replacement Project is a multi-phase capital improvement initiative designed to upgrade the Village's aging water infrastructure. This project will replace water mains, valves, and home service connections to the curb stop on select streets within the Village, as well as areas outside Village limits that we serve. By replacing aging pipes nearing the end of their useful life, the project aims to reduce the increasing number of main and service breaks.

• Phase One includes the replacement of approximately 4.9 miles of water main, covering over 10% of the Village’s 44-mile water distribution system.
• The project is structured as a three-phase program, with a total appropriation of $10,000,000.
• Construction began in Summer 2020.

Marina Walkway Waterfront Connection

Completed in Fall 2023, this project enhanced pedestrian access along the waterfront:

• Repaved the Marina Parking Lot
• Installed a new walkway along the western bulkhead, crossing the parking lot and connecting to the pedestrian bridge to Memorial Park
• Added new amenities, including picnic tables, benches, trash receptacles, and lighting

Broadway Sidewalk Project

The Broadway Sidewalk Project, funded entirely by a $250,000 Rockland County Community Development Block Grant (HUD), was completed in 2023. Work included:

• Sidewalk improvements on the west side of Broadway (between Burd Street and Depew Avenue)
• Sidewalk replacements on the north side of Depew Avenue (between S. Broadway and S. Franklin Street)

Burd Street Sidewalk Project

Belleville Construction completed this full sidewalk replacement on both sides of Burd Street, between S. Broadway and Cedar Street, along with portions of Cedar Street.

• Funded by: A $231,140 grant from the Rockland County Community Development Block Grant (HUD) Program
• Completed in: 2023

Broadway Streetscape Project (TAP)

As part of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), this project enhanced pedestrian and bicycle access through the Village business district. Improvements included:

• New sidewalks, curbing, and ADA-compliant sidewalk corners
• Street trees, planting areas, and upgraded pedestrian crosswalks
• Project area: Cedar Hill Avenue to First Avenue
• Funding: $3,312,000 TAP Grant (NYS DOT)
• Project Timeline: Fall 2021 – Summer 2024

Safe Routes to School Project

This federally funded project aims to create safer pedestrian pathways for students by constructing 10,940 linear feet of new concrete sidewalks. Click the title above for a full overview. Enhancements will include:

• ADA-compliant ramps, curbing, and crosswalk striping
• LED flashing pedestrian signs and shade trees
• Improved connectivity to Depew Avenue and Main Street
• Funding: $4,300,000 TAP Grant (NYS DOT)
• Projected Bid Date: 2025

Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (PSAP)

Completed in 2021, this project upgraded traffic signalization at three key intersections along Broadway and North Midland Avenue, enhancing pedestrian safety with:

• New pedestrian signals and Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) systems
• ADA-compliant ramps and high-visibility crosswalk markings
• Funded by: A $375,000 PSAP Grant (NYS DOT)
• Intersections improved:
  • Depew Avenue & Broadway
  • Main Street & Broadway
  • Fifth Avenue & North Midland Avenue

Marina Connection & Waterfront Pathway

As part of Nyack’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, this project improved waterfront access by constructing a pathway along the Hudson River connecting Memorial Park to the Village Marina.

• Extension: North to the Nyack Boat Club (as part of a private residential development on Gedney Street, deeded to the Village upon completion)
• Public amenities: Landscaping, lighting, benches, new ADA walkways.
• Funding: $401,700 NYS Department of State Grant
• Completed in: 2024

LED Street Light Conversion Program

The LED Street Light Conversion Program, in collaboration with RealTerm Energy and Orange & Rockland Utilities, upgraded Nyack’s street lighting system to energy-efficient LEDs.

• Energy savings: Reduced streetlight energy consumption by 67%
• Cost savings: Annual streetlight maintenance costs reduced by up to 80%
• Environmental impact: Reduced 193 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually (equivalent to removing 41 passenger vehicles from the road for a year)
• Completed in: 2022