North Brooklyn's Industrial Past Walking Tour

Sat, Jul 11 2026
9:30 am – 11:00 am
McGolrick Park

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Come explore North Brooklyn’s industrial past and present. Learn about the toxic chemicals and industries that led to the current EPA investigation of the Meeker Avenue Plume, an area with underground chemicals leaking poisonous air into homes and businesses.

Meet at the NE corner of McGolrick Park (Nassau & Monitor). Our route traverses areas of the city where sidewalks are crumbling or nonexistent. Closed toed shoes are recommended. Route is approximately 1.5 miles long.

Rain date: Sunday, July 12 @ 9:30 am

Hosted by the Meeker Avenue Plume Community Advisory Group (CAG) and Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center. 

1940's photo of former Spic and Span site
McGolrick Park
Nassau Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222

Add to My Calendar 07/11/2026 09:30 am 07/11/2026 11:00 am America/New_York North Brooklyn's Industrial Past Walking Tour <p>Come explore North Brooklyn’s industrial past and present. Learn about the toxic chemicals and industries that led to the current EPA investigation of the Meeker Avenue Plume, an area with underground chemicals leaking poisonous air into homes and businesses.</p><p><strong>Meet at the NE corner of McGolrick Park (Nassau &amp; Monitor)</strong>. Our route traverses areas of the city where sidewalks are crumbling or nonexistent. Closed toed shoes are recommended. Route is approximately 1.5 miles long.</p><p>Rain date: Sunday, July 12 @ 9:30 am</p><p>Hosted by the Meeker Avenue Plume Community Advisory Group (CAG) and Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center.&nbsp;</p> McGolrick Park Nassau Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11222 MM/DD/YYYY 60