Cleanup at Fort Tilden

The Rockawayist took a trip to Fort Tilden, where beach access and pathways have been closed off since Hurricane Sandy. There’s some good news, though: A cleanup is under way. Here’s the latest report from the Rockawayist:

The trails of Battery Harris East and Battery Harris West have been completely cleared of debris. And although those old Nike missile installations have been recently repainted, Battery Harris East has been claimed anew by graffiti tags. The stairs leading to the viewing platform atop Battery Harris East are still fully functional, offering stunning views of the ocean, Jamaica Bay and the Manhattan skyline. The park is still dotted with a number of abandoned buildings, which seem largely undamaged by the storm. And they continue to be a unique canvas for graffiti.

The concrete path along Shore Road, badly torn up by the storm, still remains a mess. Check out this awesome Flickr account of the whole area. The city’s goal is to reopen the park for the summer of this year.

The Ruins of Fort Tilden [Rockawayist]

Photo by the rockawayist