How often does your family use the Great Highway park?
Since shelter in place began, we go every morning (truly haven’t missed a day), in summer probably 5 evenings per week, and weekends sometimes as much as 4 trips there per day!
What activities do you enjoy here?
Walking, skateboarding (me and both kids), our son learned rollerblading this summer, biking, I run now and then, coffee, hawk watching, puppy spotting, we even bring our sleds to the dunes, star gazing, fireworks watching.
Would you like the Great Highway to remain partially or totally closed to vehicles?
Yes, totally closed forever
What does The Great Highway Park mean to you?
It currently is a family place for recreation. It represents so much potential- akin to my favorite part of Manhattan on the highline but way more fun-focused. Our sunset neighborhood often feels overrun with blighted properties, power lines, and trash but I see the opportunity for this space to be one of the beacons of building back better post-pandemic, with a new focus on environment and recreation. This should have never been a vehicle roadway in the first place. Let’s make it a “great” place for friends and views and fun!
How can I help!?
(To learn about plans for this space and sign a petition, visit: GreatHighwayPark.com)