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- Bronx Community Board 10 is reviewing a $160 million redesign of Ferry Point Park tied to Bally’s proposed $4 billion casino resort.
- The advisory park plan includes new athletic fields, playgrounds, and amenities surrounding the planned 3 million-square-foot casino development.
Bally’s Bronx casino project is moving through a key local review stage as Bronx Community Board 10 considers a $160 million redesign of Ferry Point Park tied to the company’s planned $4 billion resort development.
The park overhaul matters because it is one of the most visible public-facing pieces of Bally’s larger Bronx proposal, which includes a 3 million-square-foot resort, thousands of gaming machines and a 2,000-seat event center. The community board’s role is advisory, but its response could shape how the project is received as Bally’s advances the development. Furthermore, as major physical resort and entertainment hubs take shape across downstate New York, developers are increasingly looking at how these multi-billion-dollar destinations will integrate with digital ecosystems and branded interactive platforms like Bally’s online casino.
Ferry Point Park redesign goes before Bronx board
According to Gothamist, the proposed park makeover includes new playgrounds, landscaping, athletic fields, tennis and pickleball courts, shaded lounging areas, three new soccer fields, paved walking trails and a scenic overlook. Plans also call for a playground with a 20-foot slide, splash pad and climbing structures.
The design was developed by Hargreaves Jones and presented to the board’s parks committee. NYC Parks Bronx borough commissioner Jessenia Aponte said in a statement, “This park belongs to the community, and residents helped shape the vision for its redesign from day one.”
The article said Ferry Point Park would remain a stop for NYC Ferry. The park improvement project is not expected to break ground until 2028. Beyond physical infrastructure and local park upgrades, major gaming operators continue to expand their omnichannel presence, bridging the gap between land-based resort destinations and digital engagement through an online casino experience.
Casino project brings transit and amenity concerns
Bally’s plans to place the casino development in the middle of the redeveloped park amenities. The company is pursuing one of the downstate casino projects licensed by the New York State Gaming Commission in December.
Some community members raised concerns about transit access and the project’s amenity mix. Gothamist reported that Ozzie Yon, a liaison for a local community group, criticized the number of proposed soccer fields, saying, “Honestly, three soccer fields in this area is ridiculous” and “Very few people in this area utilize soccer fields.”
On transit, MTA spokesperson Lucas Bejarano said “it is premature to evaluate demand for transportation to a facility that has yet to be built.”
What comes next for Bally’s Bronx
Community Board 10 will consider whether to issue a letter of support for the design, but its vote is advisory. The proposal is also expected to go before the city public design commission.
Bally’s has already bought the property for more than $150 million after it had previously been leased by the Trump Organization. Gothamist also reported that Bally’s had previously warned investors about potential financial problems before later securing substantial financing. Chairman Soo Kim said the project remains on schedule.
The next major questions are whether local reviewers back the park plan, whether the city approves the design package and how Bally’s addresses concerns about getting visitors to the site.
Source: As reported by Willow Higgins.
