Marsha P. Johnson State Park is a seven-acre waterfront park located along the East River in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. It offers visitors a stunning view of the Manhattan skyline, a delightful play area, and the green space provides many …

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Entrance to Marsha P. Johnson State Park is free and all public programming and amenities are free of charge! There is no public parking inside of the park. The Park is accessible by foot, bicycle, and public transportation, and there is street parking available in …

Marsha P. Johnson, formerly East River State Park, was dedicated to her namesake in August 2020. Known as an outspoken advocate for equality, Marsha was a prominent leader of the Stonewall Uprising of 1969 and later established a shelter in New York City to support LGBTQ young people rejected by their families.

Feb 1, 2020 · And we will name the first State park after an LGBTQ person and we will name it after Marsha P. Johnson - an icon of the community." Marsha P. Johnson, a black trans woman who passed away in 1992, was an LGBTQ civil rights activist and prominent figure in the Stonewall Uprising.

Marsha P. Johnson (East River) State Park in Brooklyn has access to the Williamsburg waterfront and spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline - the perfect backdrop for enjoying the many cultural and food related events at the park.

Mar 2, 2022 · The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced two open Calls for Artists to design, fabricate and install public art at Marsha P. Johnson State Park in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Entrance to Marsha P. Johnson State Park is free and all public programming and amenities are free of charge! There is no public parking inside of the park. The Park is accessible by foot, bicycle, and public transportation, and there is street parking available in …

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Design, Fabrication and Installation of Monument at Marsha P. Johnson State Park