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NYC - Westchester County Line, Van Cortlandt Park S. bet. Broadway and Jerome Ave.

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Capital Projects

Project DescriptionDate StartedDate Completed
Vcp - Memorial Grove4/11/2011
Vcp - Bachman Memorial (x092-zn01)5/17/20106/17/2010
(electrical) Van Cortlandt Park - District Office & C.s.12/28/2009
(h&v) Van Cortlandt Park - District Office & C.s.12/28/2009
(plumbing) Van Cortlandt Park - District Office & C.s.12/28/2009
Van Cortlandt Park - District Office & C.s.12/28/2009
Vcp - Sean Healy Ballfield - Outfield & Adjacent Sitework Phase Ii10/5/20094/16/2010
Vcp - Sachkerah Woods Plgd (x092)4/8/20095/15/2009
Van Cortlandt Park - Nursery Grounds4/6/20091/26/2011
Van Cortlandt Park/allen Shandler Rec Area - Picnic Grounds1/5/20099/29/2009
Vcp - Sean Healy Ballfield - Drainage & The Infield9/2/20084/16/2009
Van Cortlandt Park - Stadium Multi-purposed Field W/ Synth Turf, Parade Ground & Related Site Work8/18/2008
Van Cortlandt Park - Constr Of A Dog Run & Picnic Area At The Plgd7/23/20086/4/2009
Four Sites: Soundview Pk, Two @ Bronx Pk, Van Cortlandt Pk - Constr Of Synthetic & Natural Turf Ballfields8/27/200711/5/2009
Van Cortlandt Park - Chimney & Portion Of Kitchen4/30/20077/25/2007
Van Cortlandt Stadium - Handball Courts (part I) (x092-zn02)4/25/20076/26/2007
Vcp - Caryl Ballfield (x092-14)2/1/20075/24/2007
Van Cortlandt Pool (x092-20)10/31/20066/26/2007
(electrical) Van Cortlandt Park - Constr Of A Plgd & Comfort Station1/30/20063/9/2007
(h&v) Van Cortlandt Park - Constr Of A Plgd & Comfort Station1/30/20063/9/2007
(plumbing) Van Cortlandt Park - Constr Of A Plgd & Comfort Station1/30/20063/9/2007
Van Cortlandt Park/saturn Plgd - Constr Of A Plgd & Comfort Station10/18/20053/9/2007
Van Cortlandt Park/parade Ground Cross Country Running Track - Constr Of Shade Structure & Site Work5/23/200511/28/2005
Van Cortlandt Park - Old Tibbets Brook Wetland Restoration9/13/20046/9/2005
Van Cortlandt Park - Lakes Restoration & Access10/4/20017/3/2003
Van Cortlandt Park - Portion Of Classic Plgd.9/17/20013/21/2002
Van Cortlandt Park - Indian Fields - 8 Tennis Courts7/9/20011/4/2002
Van Cortlandt Garage - Boilers & Heating Systems4/30/20011/24/2002
Sidewalks, Pavements, Lawns & Sitework In Woodlawn Plgd (x092-06)3/21/20016/4/2001
Van Cortlandt Park - Indian Field Bocci Cts. (lighting)9/18/20001/17/2001
Pelham Bay, Split Rock, Van Cortlandt Golf Courses - Irrigation Systems9/5/20006/20/2002
Van Cortlandt Park - Paddy's Field8/9/20006/25/2001
Sidewalks, Pvmts & Site Work @ Van Cortlandt Tail (x092-501)6/1/20009/21/2000
Pavements & Site Work @ Van Cortlandt Pk Rockwood Dr. (x092-12)5/1/200010/18/2000
Sidewalks @ Van Cortlandt Park Bus Turnaround (x092)1/3/20005/23/2000
Van Cortlandt Stadium - Heatings System6/14/19991/11/2001
Van Cortlandt Park - Elm Pond - Ep Toxicity Testing5/3/19996/8/1999
Pavements & Sitework @ V.c. Stadium Plgd (x092-09)3/8/19994/15/1999
Vcp - Flagpole @ Woodlawn Plgd. (x092-6)7/7/19988/15/1998
Vcp - Chain Link Fences, Guiderails, & Steel Fences @ Indian Field #3 (x092-01)6/7/19989/1/1998
Van Cortlandt Park Headquarters - Boilers & Heating Systems (x092)5/11/199811/15/1999
Van Cortlandt Park Stadium Running Track & Related Site Work5/11/199811/23/1998
Van Cortlandt Mansion - Boilers & Heating Systems (x092-10)5/11/199811/15/1999
Van Cortlandt Park - Pool Electrical Systems (x092-20a)5/11/19988/14/1998
Van Cortlandt Park - Core Testing @ Elm Pond & Vcp Lake3/23/19985/29/1998
Van Cortlandt Park Cottage Slate Roof (x092)11/24/19972/5/1998
Van Cortlandt Mansion - Temporary Heating System10/31/19974/28/1998
Vcp - So.west Corner Play Area5/5/19975/4/1998
Vcp - So.end Perimeter Sidewalks (dickerson-gale)1/6/19972/13/1997
Vcp - Portions Of Cross Country Trail12/9/19966/10/1997
Van Cortlandt Mansion - Roof6/17/199611/21/1996
Vcp - Sean Healey Ballfield(woodlawn)12/19/19947/28/1995
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail & Misc Landscape

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There are currently 2 construction projects taking place in this park that are affecting access to its amenities.

The Parade Ground cricket fields are closed for reconstruction. The northern section of the Parade Ground has been reconstructed and the ball fields are open. The Van Cortlandt Stadium field was also reconstructed and reopened. A new synthetic turf field for soccer and football has been installed in the stadium. The parade grounds will have cricket fields, soccer fields, and baseball fields with in-ground irrigation. A portion of the cross country running track will be resurfaced and realigned. This project will be built in two phases to allow the public use of some fields during construction.
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.
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2012

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