The opening of Hunter’s Point South in Long Island City, Queens, marked the transformation of a post-industrial site into a lively waterfront destination. But beyond the park’s green spaces and views of the Manhattan skyline, it also blends recreation and resilience as part of NYC’s Sustainable Parks Plan. Hunter’s Point South was designed to accommodate storm surges through its system of tidal marshes and barriers—features that were put to an early test in the form of Hurricane Sandy. More than a place intended for civic engagement and quality outdoor time, the park also protects the residents of Queens from the impacts of rising sea levels and stronger storms. Ongoing environmental education remains central to the park’s identity, too, with frequent nature tours, fishing clinics, and oyster monitoring events bringing people up close with the park’s ecological functions.