PARK FACT:
Randall's Island was sold to the city for $60,000 in 1835.
Randall's Island
News 
June 11, 2008
New 100-Meter World Record Set At Icahn Stadium
Usain Bolt sets a new record at the Reebok Grand Prix in Randall's Island.
June 3, 2008
Icahn Stadium Part of Track & Field World History
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt set the new world record for the 100-meter dash at the Reebok Grand Prix at...
May 22, 2007
Parks Paves The Way For Reduced Emissions
Parks & Recreation today hosted its 19th Annual Vehicle and Equipment Show on...
April 13, 2006
Waterfront Pathway Opens At Randall’s Island
On Friday, April 7, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the completion of the first phase...
September 14, 2004
THE GROUNDBREAKING SCOOP
Running Circles around the Competition
The fastest man on earth, Justin Gatlin, said the track in Athens, on which he won the gold...
May 27, 2004
16TH ANNUAL FLEET SHOW COMES TO RANDALL’S ISLAND
Yesterday, the 16th Annual Fleet Show took place on Randall’s Island. First Deputy Commissioner...
May 13, 2004
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL MESMERIZES NEW YORK CITY
Seen by more than 7 million people on four continents, Cirque du Soleil’s "Alegría" has returned...
March 5, 2004
COMMISSIONER BENEPE HIGHLIGHTS PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN GREENPRINT ADDRESS
On Wednesday morning, March 3, over 350 Parks & Recreation employees and friends gathered at Pace...
September 9, 2003
WHAT IS THE SOUND OF 52 POOLS DRAINING?
Over Labor Day weekend, while the rest of us were sleeping in, going to the movies, and packing...
June 18, 2003
THE SUN BREAKS THROUGH FOR 15TH ANNUALPARKS FLEET SHOW
On May 28, Parks hosted the fifteenth annual Vehicle & Equipment Show on Randalls Island. Over...
Under Construction
The Sunken Meadow ballfields on Randall's Island are closed for reconstruction. We are building 19 new softball fields, 11 new baseball fields, two Little League fields and five seasonal soccer fields in this area. We are also reconstructing the surrounding landscape, paths and utilities and providing pedestrian lighting. A path network is being created to separate pedestrians and cyclists from vehicles, and to keep cars off of the playing fields. A new comfort station will also be provided in this part of the park.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2010
