On January 31, 2025, the New York City Parks Department announced the completion of the $4.59 million Seton Park project in the Bronx. This project was funded by the New York City Council, Bronx Borough President, Mayor’s Office, an
The goal of this project was to improve the community’s active recreation and fitness amenities. The park is home to soccer and baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, and a playground. This project involved the addition of a new skate park, adult fitness area, and renovations to the park.
The new skate park is designed to accommodate skaters of any age and skill level with its street and bowl elements. The adult fitness area was created for individuals of all ages to exercise without using traditional equipment by including glass fiber-reinforced concrete playground boulders. There is a new multi-use space for children to play and on-ground markings for cardio workouts. The project added new trees, benches, lighting, trash cans, a water fountain with bottle filler, and ADA ramps to provide access to different levels of the park.
This site was once home to a tuberculosis hospital operated by the Sisters of Charity. In the mid-1970s, it was transformed into Seton Park, named in honor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821).
NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue said, “The new skate park and adult fitness area add even more amenities for users of Seton Park, a popular recreation site for Bronx residents of all ages. It means so much to deliver upgrades that this community has specifically requested, and to offer the first skate park in this area of the Bronx.”
By: Chelsea Ramjeawan (Chelsea is the CityLaw intern and a New York Law School student, Class of 2025.)