Part of that broader commitment means transforming the 50 acres of vacant asphalt surrounding Citi Field. Metropolitan Park delivers on the promise of a shared space that people will not only want to come to and enjoy, but can be truly proud of.”įrom day one, Steve has said that owning the Mets is a civic responsibility that extends beyond the walls of the ballpark. “When I bought this team, fans and the community kept saying we needed to do better. “It’s time the world’s greatest city got the sports and entertainment park it deserves,” said New York Mets owner Steve Cohen.

Metropolitan Park embodies the spirit of New Yorkers to become the next great New York landmark. The park will be a year-round entertainment destination for the enjoyment of not only the people of Queens and the New York region but for international tourists as well.

This reimagined space will bring together fans, neighbors, and visitors with 20 acres of new public park space, world class entertainment, and authentic global cuisine from local restaurateurs. Queens, NY (November 7) – Today, Steve Cohen and Queens community leaders unveiled Metropolitan Park, a vision to transform the 50 acres of asphalt around Citi Field into a revolutionary sports and entertainment park. $8 Billion Investment Will Produce Thousands of Local, Good Paying Jobs,Ģ0 Acres Public Park Space, 5 Acres Community Athletic Fields and Playground, Accessible Mass Transit Station, Climate-Ready Infrastructure, Queens Food Hall, and Year-round Live Music & Entertainment Community Driven Vision to Transform 50 Acres of Parking Lots into a Sports and Entertainment Park Featuring Hard Rock

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