Van Cortlandt Park

October 24, 2003

$1 MILLION REVITALIZES COL. MARCUS PLAYGROUND

The weather was brisk but the atmosphere inside Col. David Marcus Playground was filled with...

September 10, 2003

NYC TEENS BUILD CHARACTER AND COMMUNITY PRIDE

On Thursday, August 28, on the last day of their program, Summer Tree Corps participants went...

July 15, 2003

REDISCOVERING THE MAGNIFICENT BEECH

A few weeks ago, while visiting relatives in Chester County, Pennsylvania, I saw one of the...

July 3, 2003

NEW YORK CITY OFFERS FUN ACTIVITES THIS WEEKEND

FRIDAY, JULY 4TH Independence Day Celebration 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Historic Richmond...

April 25, 2003

PARKS & RECREATION CELEBRATES EARTH DAY

In recognition of Earth Day 2003, Parks & Recreation encourages all New Yorkers to do their part...

April 14, 2003

CONGRATULATIONS MARCH EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

The following individuals were awarded Employee of the Month for March on Thursday, April 10,...

April 9, 2003

SPRING FLOWERS HINT AT SUNNIER DAYS TO COME

Don't let the skies fool you-spring is here and to prove it, there are dozens of determined...

March 27, 2003

A HIKE FOR EVERY BOROUGH

Now that spring has arrived, there’s no excuse to stay inside. You owe it to your sunlight...

March 12, 2003

GEOLOGICAL MANIFEST DESTINY

Today New York City boasts a population of more than 8 million people and stands as one of the...

February 25, 2003

RANGERS STORM PS 54 FOR SPECIAL MID-WINTER SCIENCE AND LITERACY PROGRAMS

An account by Luke Gebhard When I arrived at Public School 54 in the Bronx on December 2,...

Know Before You Go

Van Cortlandt Park

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