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Recent park improvement projects across New York City
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Commissioner Donoghue highlights several recently completed and ongoing park improvement projects across New York City. These projects demonstrate the agency's commitment to enhancing and maintaining the city's green spaces for community enjoyment.
- $3.5 million reconstruction of Dongan Playground in Staten Island
- Construction start of Lieutenant Michael R Davidson Playground in Queens, a $4.8 million project
- Reopening of Tompkins Square Park Fieldhouse after a $5.6 million renovation
Sue Donoghue
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The arrival of warmer weather in the spring means we're heading into our peak season when our city's green and open spaces truly come alive and more and more people get outdoors to take advantage of our amazing parks, beaches, and pools to lead happier, healthier lives.
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And we've been busy delivering results for New Yorkers.
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We were recently joined by students from PS fifty two in Staten Island along with council member Carr to cut the ribbon on a $3,500,000 reconstruction of Dongan Playground, reopening a new attractive play space featuring enhanced resilience to extreme weather and brand new amenities for the community to enjoy.
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We also started construction on a new public park in Queens, Lieutenant Michael R Davidson Playground, which was named after a heroic member of the FDNY who lost his life in the line of duty in 2018 and grew up in the adjacent apartment complex.
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This $4,800,000 investment will include a firefighter themed play area for children, a peaceful seating area, a public restroom, and a restored historic outdoor pavilion.
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This spring, we were thrilled to celebrate the reopening of the Tompkins Square Park Fieldhouse, a $5,600,000 investment by the administration to modernize the public restrooms, ensure accessibility, upgrade the building's infrastructure, and create a more functional space for park operations.
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In conjunction with the Fieldhouse reopening, we transformed the area on the north side of the building with brightly painted games for kids, picnic and ping pong tables, benches and decorative plantings.
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We also spruced up the nearby Slocum Memorial Fountain and our incredible local volunteers have helped to further beautify the area helping ensure that Tompkins Square Park can remain a vital resource for the East Village community for years to come.
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This long awaited project is a testament to our dedication to making our parks more inclusive.
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It's a great example of how our parks and public spaces make our neighborhoods more engaging, accessible, and livable.