Peregrine Falcons in New York City - Arthur Von Briesen Park
This park, which occupies the former site of the estate of Arthur von Briesen (1843-1920), is a prime spot for sighting peregr...

Pinocchio Playground
Pinocchio is one of the most beloved children’s characters ever created. The touching tale of a wooden puppet who striv...

Playland Playground
This playground is reminiscent of the old South Beach Happyland Amusement Park. Originally part of a small Dutch communit...

Pleasant Plains Memorial
The bronze victory figure created by sculptor and Tottenville resident George Thomas Brewster (1862–1943) was originally...

Pleasant Plains Plaza
This plaza is named for the surrounding neighborhood of Pleasant Plains. This area west of Prince’s Bay has also been k...

Prall Playground
Anning Smith Prall (1870-1937) was born to William Henry Prall and Josephine Rebecca Cartwright. The Pralls had lived on Stat...

Prall’s Island
The origin of the name Prall’s Island, located in the Arthur Kill, is uncertain. It was named either for Arent Jansen V...