On September 17, 2024, New York City Parks Manhattan Borough Commissioner Tricia Shimamura along with other critical stakeholders celebrated a newly renovated multi-purpose play area and pool deck at John Jay Park in Manhattan with a ribbon cutting.
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Parks Dept Celebrates Reopening of Orchard Beach Nature Center
On August 8, 2024, Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, in collaboration with critical stakeholders and community members, celebrated the reopening of the newly renovated Orchard Beach Nature Center in Pelham Bay Park.
Parks Dept and Elected Officials Celebrate Edenwald Playground Renovations
On July 29, 2024, the New York City Parks Bronx Borough Commissioner Jessenia Aponte, in collaboration with Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, City Council Member Kevin Riley, and community members celebrated the reconstruction of Edenwald Playground in the Bronx. Edenwald Playground was constructed in 1954 and is part of the land New York City acquired to build the 2,036-unit Edenwald Houses.
Parks Dept Celebrates Mill Pond Park Extension
On July 22, 2024, the New York City Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, in collaboration with critical stakeholders and community members, celebrated the 2.8-acre extension of Mill Pond Park.
The project provides a link between community members, the park, and the Harlem River waterfront. The 2.8-acre extension includes a waterfront path, children’s playground and spray shower, adult fitness area, BBQ area with furnished with picnic tables, plaza and seating area, and a new public restroom.
Parks Dept, City Officials Celebrate Opening of New Skate Park in Red Hook
On July 2, 2024, the New York City Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, in collaboration with New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, New York City Councilmember Alexa Avilés, and members of the community celebrated the opening of a new skate and BMX park and renovations conducted at Harold Ickes Playground in Red Hook. This project was funded by the New York City Council, Brooklyn Borough President’s Office, and the Office of … <Read More>
City Announces Brownsville Rec Center Renovations, Parks Cleaning Initiaitve
On July 10, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams and other city officials celebrated the announcement of the $160 million reconstruction of Brownsville Recreation Center and the $15 million project to improve cleanliness in 62 parks citywide.