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PARK FACT:

Von King Park was originally named for Daniel B. Tompkins, an abolitionist who was Governor of New York before becoming Vice President of the United States in 1817.

Herbert Von King Park

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Marcy Ave., Tompkins Ave., bet. Greene Ave. and Lafayette Ave.

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Acres: 7.82

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October 4, 2011

Von King Park Amphitheater Named In Honor Of Community Leader Almira Kennedy Coursey

Devoted community activist honored with renaming

September 27, 2011

Von King Park Amphitheater Named In Honor Of Community Leader Almira Kennedy Coursey

Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined City Council Member Albert Vann,...

July 29, 2009

Members of the Von King Culinary Arts Program

Something Is Cooking at Von King Recreation Center

The Von King Culinary Arts Program teaches children, teens, and adults cooking and food...

July 20, 2007

This Weekend In Parks

Bronx Get crafty with the family this weekend at Wave Hill. Create your own custom-made...

June 14, 2006

Parks & Recreation Announces June’s Park Of The Month

Herbert Von King Park in Brooklyn has been named June’s Park of the Month. One of the...

April 14, 2004

EXPERIENCE SPRING KICKS OFF SEASON IN NEW YORK CITY PARKS

On Saturday, April 10, thousands of New Yorkers filled parks across the city for Healthfirst...

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