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PARK FACT:

Do you know an interesting tidbit about Penn South Playground that you’d like to share? Please send it to us!

Penn South Playground

W. 26 St., 8 Ave. To 9 Ave.

Manhattan

Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner

Acres: 0.60

Monday, December 12, 2011

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Ice	Litter
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Friday, August 26, 2011

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Ice Litter
Landscape	Trees		Lawns
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Sidewalks		Safety Surface

Monday, September 13, 2010

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Weeds	Litter
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Monday, October 19, 2009

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Monday, August 3, 2009

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Weeds	Litter
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Weeds	Litter
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Monday, February 4, 2008

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Ice Litter
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Trees	Lawns
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Monday, May 7, 2007

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks	Fences

Monday, January 29, 2007

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Ice Litter		Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Monday, August 8, 2005

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Wednesday, May 11, 2005

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Monday, January 3, 2005

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Tuesday, April 6, 2004

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Monday, December 8, 2003

Overall Condition: Not Rated
Cleanliness: Not Rated

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness			Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds

Thursday, January 2, 2003

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Trees	Lawns
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Tuesday, July 16, 2002

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Wednesday, March 6, 2002

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Safety Surface Sidewalks	Play Equipment

Tuesday, August 14, 2001

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Monday, October 16, 2000

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Wednesday, February 16, 2000

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

Wednesday, April 21, 1999

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Play Equipment Safety Surface Sidewalks

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Community Board: 4
Council District: 3
Council Member: Christine C. Quinn
Park ID: M249