Bronx Parks for the 21st Century

Categorized Park Project List

Neighborhood Parks
Regional Recreational Facilities
Bronx Greenways
Waterfront Access
Greening the Bronx

Neighborhood Parks

Park Name	Description of Work
Melrose Playground Completed	Reconstruction to include new play equipment, fencing and pavements.
Story Playground Completed	Reconstruction of a playground and comfort station. Reconstruction of playground includes, new ballfield, hard court game area, and stabilization of settlement.
Saturn Playground (Now Sachkerah Woods Playground) Completed	Additional Facilities to be developed with playground reconstruction: dog run, picnic area and reconstruction of park entrances at the southeast corner of Van Cortlandt Park.
Field of Dreams Park In Construction	Development of passive areas of southern section of the park.
Pugsley Creek Park In Construction	Creation of basketball courts along White Plains Road at Patterson Avenue near I.S. 174
Hines Playground In Construction	Renovation of retaining walls in the park.
Owen Dolen Golden Recreation Center In Construction	Concrete sitting area to be removed, repair to roof, new entrance ramp, and landscaping.
Clark Playground Completed	Playground Reconstruction to include new play equipment, handball and basketball court renovations with color seal coating, pavement, swings, and fencing.
Mullaly Park Playground North-Completed South-Completed	The reconstruction of a playground with spray shower, including, comfort station and perimeter fencing.
Manida Ballfield Completed	Reconstruction of the two baseball fields and backstops, irrigation, play equipment, spray shower and a perimeter fence to separate the Recreation Center and ballfield area.
Sedgwick Playground Completed	Reconstruction of entire playground including basketball and handball courts as well as play equipment and water play area.
Devoe Park Completed	Reconstruction of playground to include new play equipment, landscaping and drainage improvements.
Mount Hope Playground Completed	Reconstruction of the playground and corrective repairs to retaining wall.
St. James Park In Construction (Croton portions were completed and approved.)	Reconstruction of the retaining walls with new perimeter fencing, pathways, sidewalk, landscaping, and stairs.
Webster Playground Completed	Reconstruction of entire playground, including comfort station.
Grant Park Completed	Reconstruction of retaining wall for park that will increase available space for future phases.
Ambrosini Playground and Ballfield Completed	Reconstruction of the playground and ballfield, install higher perimeter fencing between field and Co-op, new water line and new asphalt pathway.
Campanaro Playground Completed	Entire renovation of both the court and playground areas including repair of the spray shower.
Drew Playground Completed	Renovation of playground.
Haffen Park Completed	Installation of a synthetic turf field.
Seton Falls Park Completed	Trail upgrade and associated fencing repair work.
Edenwald Playground Completed	Reconstruction of playground to include new play equipment, spray shower, and landscaping.
Tremont Park Pending Registration	Reconstruction of passive seating area for seniors and construction of hard court game area.

Regional Recreational Facilities

Park Name	Description of Work
Aqueduct Lands: Comfort Station and Operations Facility Design Complete	Construction of a new comfort station with an operations facility.
Macombs Dam Park Completed	Installation of synthetic turf soccer field, demolition and reconstruction of bleachers, and construction of comfort station.
Bronx River Greenway Facility/River House Design Complete	Creation of space for the administration and operational facilities required for Bronx River initiatives involving greenway implementation, ecological restoration, recreational, educational and arts programming.
Williamsbridge Oval Park Phase I Completed	Restoration of: perimeter walls & fencing with gates, track & field, playground #1, playground #3, senior area, slope stabilization and promenade, and recreation center. Renovation and site work.
Ferry Point Park In Construction	Redevelopment of the western portion of the park, with the addition of a comfort station and synthetic turf soccer field.
Harris Park Ballfield In Construction	Reconstruction of six athletic fields, three new staircases, and ADA access leading into the park.
Orchard Beach : Pavilion Design Phase	Stabilization of the Pavilion
Pelham Bay Park : Bridle Trails Completed	Reconstruction of the Bridle Trails.
Van Cortlandt Park: Allen Shandler Recreation Area Completed	Reconstruction of the picnic area landscape and the renovation of the existing comfort station.
Van Cortlandt Park: Comfort Station and Operations Facility	In Construction
Van Cortlandt Park: Parade Grounds In Construction	Reconstruction of athletic fields including, sod, topsoil, irrigation, under-drainage, grading, backstops, goals, and synthetic turf football/soccer field at the stadium. Download the Schematic Design Plan (PDF, 6MB)
Crotona Park : Comfort Station and Operations Facility	Renovation of the pool house with a maintenance and operations component in the northern portion of the park.
Bronx Park Solomine Ballfield Completed	Renovation of two baseball fields, elimination of tennis courts and replacement with synthetic turf soccer field, and restoration of basketball court and landscaping.
Bronx Park : 219th Street Entrance Completed	Reconstruction of Bronx Park entrance at 219th Street .
Jerome Park Reservoir Pathway	Design Phase
Soundview Park Completed	Development of park areas to provide active and passive recreation.
Soundview Park : Amphitheater	Design Phase
Aqueduct Lands: Basketball Courts and Playground Completed	Reconstruction of the basketball courts with color seal coating, chain link fencing, baseball backstops, pavements and benches.
Aqueduct Walk Design Phase	Reconstruction of first Aqueduct section from Kingsbridge Road to Morton Place . Section to include new promenade pavement, large plaza, and new passive spaces.
Pelham Bay Park : Middletown Road perimeter Completed	Reconstruction of stone retaining wall with fencing on top and sidewalks along Middletown Road .
Pelham Bay Park : Picnic areas Completed	Reconstruction of major picnic areas.
Pelham Bay Park : Tennis Courts Completed	Reconstruction of tennis courts to include new fencing, drainage, and water supply, and reconstruction of the parking lot.
Pelham Parkway Malls Design Phase	Reconstruction of the Pelham Bay Malls from the Hutchinson River Parkway to Boston Road .
Crotona Park : Amphitheater Completed	Construction of a natural amphitheater and stage for summer performances.
Crotona Park : Lake Restoration In Construction	Completed
Roberto Clemente State Park Under Construction, Administered by New York State	Provide waterfront access, aquatic enhancements, outdoor recreational improvements, landscaping, and passive recreation
Bronx Park Soccer Field and Skate Park Completed	Installation of synthetic turf soccer field north of Allerton Avenue and installation of new, unsupervised skate park. XXXXXSSSSS

Bronx Greenways

Park Name	Description of Work
Bronx River Greenway: River Park Completed	Reconstruction of playground, comfort station, and picnic area located adjacent to the greenway.
Bronx River Greenway: Birchall to 180th Street Connection	Design Phase
Soundview to Ferry Point Greenway In Construction	Implementation of the greenway within the northern portion of Puglsey Creek Park and the connections between Castle Hill Park and Ferry Point Park .
Bronx River Greenway: Concrete Plant Park	Complete development of a new park and greenway link along the Bronx River . The site was formerly a concrete batch plant.
Putnam Trail: Acquisition of right of way Design Phase	The acquisition of the Putnam Railroad R.O.W. between the city line and the Harlem River for development as a greenway. 3.5 miles at approximately 100-feet in width.
Bronx River Greenway: Pedestrian Bridge Design Phase	Construction of a Greenway in Bronx Park over parkway and river to provide key Bronx River Greenway connection at 233rd Street between Shoelace Park and Muskrat Cove.
Hutchinson River Greenway Design Phase	Implementation of the greenway between Pelham Parkway and the City's northern border.

Waterfront Access

Park Name	Description of Work
Soundview Park Lagoon Restoration Design Phase	Lagoon area restoration.
Pelham Bay Park : Waterfront development Design Phase	Development of waterfront area near landfill, plus greenway link and naturalization of the existing seawall.
Regatta Park : Washington Bridge Park	This project has been combined with Depot Place. The construction of a new park to include drainage, water supply, seating and landscaping funding is to match existing grant.
Regatta Park : Waterfront access	Improvement of 1-acre city-owned site north of University Heights Bridge for development with waterfront access and open space. Requires transfer of DCAS/CDOT parcel. Implements a segment for Regatta Park .
Pugsley Creek Park Salt Marsh & Buffer Restoration Pending Registration	Restore 2.25-acre salt marsh area on the northeast bank of Pugsley Creek.

Greening the Bronx

Park Name	Description of Work
Bronx Green House and Nursery	In Construction
Greening the Bronx	Creation of Greenstreets, improvement and expansion of horticultural plantings in parks and playgrounds, and the addition of street trees in underserved neighborhoods.

Information on employment and bidding opportunities for Bronx Parks for the 21st Century projects can be obtained by contacting the DEP Community Outreach Office at 3660 Jerome Ave. Bronx NY 10467, telephone 718 231-8470. You can also keep informed of contracting opportunities by going directly to our Bids & Contracts page.