Notices

Mullaly Park

Anticipated Completion: Fall 2012

The building is closed. This project will reconstruct the existing Skate Rink Service Building and will redesign interior spaces, provide new electrical, sewer, water, and gas services, new communication / voice data lines and upgrading all finishes. Additional enhancements will include a new roof, windows, doors, and new ADA accessible public restrooms with dual access from the interior and the exterior of the building. Lighting, power, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems will also be upgraded.

Van Cortlandt Park

Anticipated Completion: Fall 2012

The comfort station and maintenance building located at W. 242nd St. and Broadway is closed. This project will reconstruct the existing District Headquarters/Comfort Station, including the rehabilitation of the building exterior and roof. Enhancements include an ADA accessible ramp, new plumbing fixtures and accessories in the public restrooms and the staff restroom. Other work includes the upgrading of the ventilation system and lighting. Please pardon our appearance.

West Farms Rapids

Anticipated Completion: Fall 2013

The park is closed. This project will provide a vital link to the Bronx River Greenway, a continuous bikeway system stretching from Westchester County to the mouth of the Bronx River. The 2-acre riverfront park will feature a bikeway/pedestrian path in the park and a link along 180th Street to the existing and future Greenway to the north and south. The design includes new game tables, a butterfly garden, an amphitheater, and a canoe launch. Upgraded utilities include new water service for accessible drinking fountains and irrigation. New lighting throughout the park will improve security. Entrance plazas at East 180th Street and East Tremont Avenue will celebrate the entry into the park, provide seating, and guide bicyclists through the Greenway. Please pardon our appearance.

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center

Anticipated Completion: Fall 2012

The Recreation Center is currently closed for reconstruction. This project will install a new HVAC system and a roof and drainage system. In addition, the granite stone facade will be fully rehabilitated and all the existing windows will be replaced with replica ones. The restroom facilities on the first floor will be completely upgraded so that patrons will have exterior access from the field level of the structure. The main entrance steps at field level will be modified to include a new ramp structure for ADA accessibility. Please pardon our appearance.

Brighton Beach & Coney Island and Coney Island Boardwalk

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach. Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

Brownsville

The swimming pool at Brownsville Recreation Center is closed for renovation. In the meantime, we encourage all BRC members to use the indoor pool at St. John's Recreation Center or any of the other 11 indoor pools across the City.

Kate Wollman Ice Skating Rink: CLOSED 2012-2013

The Kate Wollman Rink will NOT be open for ice skating this winter; 2012 - 2013. The parking lot will also remain closed this winter. Construction is continuing on Lakeside , a year-round destination for recreation, relaxation, and events. Ice skating will return with the completion of this exciting new project.

Linden Setting Area

Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, this park is closed until further notice.

Lindower Park

Anticipated Completion: Fall 2012

The playground, handball, and basketball courts are currently closed for renovations. Reconstruction will include upgrades to the existing handball and basketball courts, new play equipment, concrete game tables, spray showers, water fountains, and spray showers. The reconstruction will also feature drainage system upgrades.

Manhattan Beach Park

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach. Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

Nautilus Playground

Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, this park is closed until further notice.

Paerdegat Basin Park

Paerdegat Basin Park is closed for construction with an anticipated completion in fall of 2013. Paerdegat Athletic Club is closed until further notice.

Poseidon Playground

Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, this park is closed until further notice.

Rodney Playground Center

Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, this park is closed until further notice.

Shore Park and Parkway

Anticipated Completion: Winter 2014

The Shore Parkway Greenway will be temporarily closed just east of the Knapp Street access point due to hurricane relief work to be performed by the Army Corps of Engineers. The bike lane will be detoured during construction. The planned detour for the bike lane will be through part of the western half of the parking lot and will be connected to the existing bike path on both ends of the detour lane. The current plan is to allow the bike path to remain open, with the detour, during the entire construction period.

Sledge Playground

The park is closed due to construction, anticipated completion is the summer of 2013.

St. Mary's Park

The park is closed due to construction.

Surf Playground

Anticipated Completion: Fall 2012

Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, this park is closed until further notice.

Taaffe Playground

Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, this park is closed until further notice.

Asser Levy Recreation Center

Outdoor swimming pools will be opening on Thursday, June 27! Beginning Sunday, June 23, the indoor pool at Asser Levy Recreation Center will be closed in order to accommodate the center's outdoor pool. Please take the opportunity to visit the indoor swimming pools at the new Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center and at Chelsea Recreation Center! If you need more information, please call the staff at Asser Levy.

Chelsea Recreation Center

Beginning mid-day on Saturday, June 22, some spin bikes in the spin room at Chelsea Recreation Center will be absent and on loan to Adventures NYC, a FREE Parks outdoor adventure event sponsored by Backpacker Magazine. Please join us in Central Park in the Bandshell area from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include spinning, hand cycling, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, fishing, and much more!

Hansborough Recreation Center

The pool, locker rooms and elevator at Hansborough Recreation Center are currently closed. The pool and locker rooms are undergoing renovation; for more information on NYC Parks' nine other indoor pools in recreation centers citywide, please visit our Recreation Center page. The elevator is being repaired and is expected to reopen soon.

Inwood Hill Nature Center

Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, this facility is closed until further notice.

Recreation Center 54

The swimming pool at Recreation Center 54 is closed for repairs. For more information, please call the center at (212) 754-5411. The swimming pool at Asser Levy Recreation Center, near East 23rd Street and FDR Drive, is available for general and lap swim. For more information on the pool schedule, please call (212) 447-2020.

Riverside Park

Anticipated Completion: Spring 2013

The northernmost A-dock at the 79th Street Boat Basin is currently closed to public access for structural enhancements. The dock will be further supported with non-wood pilings and a new wave screen.

Scylla Playground

Anticipated Completion: Summer 2013

Scylla Playground is currently closed for renovations. The reconstructed playground will be fully accessible and feature modern, age-appropriate play equipment for toddlers and older children, more swings, a spray shower, upgraded, ADA-compliant, drinking fountain, and benches and access improvements for the adjacent Urban Farm.

Tony Dapolito Recreation Center

Outdoor swimming pools will be opening on Thursday, June 27! Beginning Sunday, June 23, the indoor pool at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center will be closed in order to accommodate the center's outdoor pool. Please take the opportunity to visit the indoor swimming pools at the new Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center and at Chelsea Recreation Center! If you need more information, please call the staff at Tony Dapolito.

Beach 59th St Playground

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach. Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

Cardozo Playground

This park is closed indefinitely.

Rockaway Beach Playground

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach. Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

Rockaway Playground - M

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach. Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

Rockaway Playground - N

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach. Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

Sandpiper Playground

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach. Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach.

Beach entrances are temporarily closed at B. 106th, B. 115th, and B. 117th Streets.

Sections of the beach are closed between, B. 30th and B. 58th Streets, B. 86th and B. 88th Streets, B. 92nd and B.108th Streets.

The boardwalk will be closed between B. 35th and B. 40th Streets, B. 60th and B. 66th Streets, B. 69th and 74th Streets, and B. 86th through 126th Streets. There will be access to boardwalk islands at B. 86th Street, B. 97th Street, B. 106th Street, and B. 116th-117th Street.

Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

Rockaway Beach

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach. Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

Rockaway Beach

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach. Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

Tribute Park

Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, this park is closed until further notice.

Cedar Grove Beach

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach. Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

Conference House Park

Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, Lenape Playground is closed until further notice.

Crescent Beach Park

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach. Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

Faber Pool and Park

Faber Park is open with the exception of the playground.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach. Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

Midland Beach

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach. Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

South Beach

The South Beach shoreline will be closed Monday - Friday to allow for berm-building. The work will begin in front of the Vanderbilt/South Fin Grill concession at Sand Lane and continue in north and south directions until complete. The repaired portion of the south beach boardwalk will remain open while this work is being done. In the interim, we encourage beach-goers to visit Midland Beach. We anticipate this work to be completed before the end of June.

Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground

The park is currently closed for construction.

Midland Playground

Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, this park is closed until further notice.

Tottenville Shore Park

Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, this park is closed until further notice.

Wolfe's Pond Beach

Wolfe's Pond Park Beach is currently closed to allow for the installation of a stone revetment that will stabilize and help prevent further erosion of the shoreline. We anticipate this work to be completed by July 4.

Wolfe's Pond Park

Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, the Wolfe's Pond barbecuing area is closed until further notice.

Wolfe's Pond Park

Anticipated Completion: Summer 2013

Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, the Wolfe's Pond hockey rink is closed until further notice.

Wolfes Pond Park

As of June 10, Wolfe's Pond Park Beach will be closed to allow for the installation of stone revetment that will stabilize and help prevent further erosion of the shoreline. We anticipate this work to be completed by July 4. The park area will remain open to visitors during regular park hours.