PARK FACT:
Originally built in 1914, Betsy Head Memorial Playground housed the city's first recreation facility designed to include a public outdoor swimming pool and bath house.
Betsy Head Memorial Playground
Highlights
Betsy Head Play Center
Given official landmark status in 2008 by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, the Betsy Head Play Center is a model public recreation building and represents a… Read More
Betsy Head Playground
This park is named for Betsy Head (1851-1907), a British immigrant who became a wealthy widow. Mrs. Head left the City of New York a bequest of $190,000 to build… Read More
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