The Harlem Meer Center is currently being redeveloped as part of the Central Park Conservancy’s efforts to restore the Park. The project, which is estimated to cost $160 million, is scheduled to be completed by mid-2024 and will l restore a north-south path and a stream that had been blocked by the old facility. The new facility boasts a stunning new design with a new pool and ice rink that aims to connect the north end of Central Park to the community.

Firland Management is committed to maintaining a high level of standards and professionalism as operators at the Harlem Meer. Our primary focus is to ensure the public’s best interests by providing necessary supervision and expertise to govern and maintain this state-of-the-art facility under the highest standards.

Our partnership with the Central Park Conservancy allows us to contribute to the preservation and accessibility of this renowned greenspace, a responsibility we are proud to undertake.

For more information on the development of the new Harlem Meer Center please click here:
https://www.centralparknyc.org/restoration/harlem-meer-pool-and-rink

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Firland Management was asked to conduct a feasibility study and business plan with the goal of developing a sustainable operating model for a new facility. This facility would have a regulation ice surface of 85’ x 200’, large supporting dressing rooms, food and beverage service, walking track, fitness center and other supporting operating components. 

The effective use of energy was critical to this model. Energy savings through the use of waste heat from a single source, will be used for refrigeration, heating, cooling, dehumidification and hot water. The operating plan and financial model showed that financial success would be achieved with growth of existing programs, new program development with the addition of a walking track, fitness, room rental and off-season programming. 

Based on the feasibility of the study, Firland then became involved in the construction of the facility which is now underway.  With a capital cost of the project of $6.8 million dollars, the project is funded through federal and provincial dollars and extensive fundraising in the community.

Progress is underway and as of the end of June 2022 concrete slabs have been poured, Drywall and Seam filling ongoing on the second floor and east wall, Masonry walls on north west corner are ongoing. 

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