The City of New Rochelle is seeking an exceptional development partner to help reimagine approximately 20 acres in the heart of Flowers (City) Park into a world-class Community Sports Center of Excellence -- a destination that inspires athletic achievement, fuels community pride, and drives economic vitality. Bounded by East Street, East Place, Chatsworth Place, Fifth Avenue, and the Parkside Place Housing Complex, this signature site offers the rare opportunity to blend modern sports and recreation facilities with a treasured piece of the City’s history. This partnership will be guided by a commitment to public benefit, consistent with the mission, goals, and objectives of Flowers (City) Park. All activities shall be compatible with the park’s natural, recreational, and historic resources, ensuring their protection and integration within ongoing management plans. The partnership must be designed to be self-sustaining, mindful of operational and maintenance impacts on the City’s resources, and respect the carrying capacity of the park’s facilities, landscapes, and historic elements. Our vision is bold: a fully redeveloped public park featuring premier athletic fields, courts, playgrounds, bathrooms, and support amenities; vibrant concessionary retail; ample parking; and seamless year-round programming for residents of all ages. At its heart will stand the restored 1923 historic building, to be preserved, integrated, and celebrated as the architectural part of the project. The City invites creative, forward-thinking teams to deliver a destination that not only elevates recreation but also strengthens New Rochelle’s place on the regional sports map. Partnerships with professional or semi-professional sports teams are strongly encouraged, offering the potential to amplify programming, inspire local youth, and energize our economy. Crucially, reasonable public access, use, and enjoyment shall remain a cornerstone of all partnership activities. This is more than a redevelopment, it’s a once-in-a-generation chance to create a legacy for New Rochelle.
