Dyckman Marina is closing in 2026

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In early 2026, NYC Parks is planning to close the Dyckman Marina as part of a broader construction project. This will shut down Hudson River Community Sailing (HRCS), and all other programs that use the Marina. The closure is scheduled for two years, but Parks has a track record of closing and not reopening marinas on schedule.

For over two years HRCS has been fighting for a staging plan that would allow HRCS and other groups access during construction. While HRCS has received strong political and community support, it could not stem the tide set in motion by the marine division at NYC Parks.

HRCS must face the fact that it will be shut down at the end of the 2025 season. It is necessary for us to turn our attention to planning for the significant operational, financial, and programmatic impacts that the closure will have.

We believe the community deserves a world-class facility, and this is a missed opportunity. While HRCS is doing everything it can to find access points for sailing and maritime education during the closure, we ask you to reach out to your elected officials to:

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Urge Parks to reconsider a staging plan that will keep the marina open

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Urge Parks and local officials to make an investment in the upland space

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Urge Parks to create a facility that prioritizes education, youth development, and recreation for people of all abilities

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The Impact of Closing Dyckman Marina

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New Yorkers With Disabilities

The closure will shut down the only accessible sailing program in New York City, a city with over a million residents living with disabilities.

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Public School Students

Over 100 students from 5 different local middle schools will lose access to the water in their neighborhood.

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Public Access Programming

Closing Dyckman Marina will cut off access to the River for over 100 blocks.

HRCS provides free and reduced cost services to over 1000 New Yorkers annually.

Track Record of Closure

Parks says the closure will be for two years, but they have a track record of closing marinas and not reopening them:

  • The 79th Street Boat Basin closed in 2021, and the construction has not even begun in the 4 years since.
  • World's Fair Marina in Queens has been under construction since 2016, with no signs of completion.

Let your local represenatives know you want Parks to keep Dyckman Marina Open!

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  • Manhattan Borough President, Mark Levine
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  • U.S. Representative, Adriano Espaillat
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