“Back in the day” as teenagers are prone to remind adults, the park was the site of the Briarcliff Sewer Plant, and vestiges of the plant are visible with rusted pipes and foundry- stamped covers where the foundation once stood.
Over time, heavy weather waves from the Hudson River have eroded the land that meets the large rocks on the north and west bank. Bare tree roots are evident in those locations, and through the efforts of the Village and a very active Scarborough Park Advisory Committee, recommendations were made for the improvement and increased usage of the park.
at the shoreline. Also in the Concept Plan there will be a “get down to touch the River” location. A fishing wharf on the southern portion of the park will face the Tappan Zee Bridge and New York City skyline. It will be accompanied by a kayak-launching site as well. A picnic area will be included and additional shade trees will be planted. The park will remain passive in nature.
The Village Board intends to apply for the park grants by year’s end and work could begin as early as the spring of 2013. Scarborough Park, though small, has magnificent views to the south, west and north. The proposed grasses and shrubs at the rip rap base, along with a terraced lawn and boulder seats, plus a path from the parking lot to the fishing wharf and kayak launch, bode well for this great little park getting even better.