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PARK FACT:
Legendary gangster Al Capone began his criminal career at Red Hook Park.
Red Hook Recreation Area
Halleck St., Bush St. bet. Otsego St. and Court St.
Brooklyn
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 58.50
Capital Projects
| Project Description | Date Started | Date Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hook Rec Center - Boilers & Heating System | 2/16/2009 | |
| Red Hook Park - Ballfield (b126-06) | 7/20/2006 | 12/13/2006 |
| Site Work @ Bush Clinton Plgd (b126) | 8/1/2004 | 12/9/2004 |
| Site Work @ Bush Clinton Plgd - Phase I (b126) | 7/12/2004 | 10/29/2004 |
| Bush-clinton Plgd (b126) | 3/1/2004 | 12/9/2004 |
| Fence Work @ Bush Clinton Plgd (b126-01) | 9/9/2003 | 10/6/2003 |
| Fence Work @ Red Hook Ballfield (b126) | 5/5/2003 | 2/9/2004 |
| Red Hook Rec Center (b126) | 2/19/2003 | 9/15/2003 |
| Red Hook Rec. Area - Soccer Field @ Clinton, Bay & Court Sts. | 11/5/2001 | 12/19/2002 |
| Red Hook Pool Electrical Systems (b126-02) | 5/11/1998 | 8/15/1998 |
| (electrical) Red Hook Recreation Area C.s. | 10/20/1997 | 11/17/1998 |
| (plumbing) Red Hook Recreation Area C.s. | 10/20/1997 | 11/17/1998 |
| Red Hook Recreation Area C.s. | 10/20/1997 | 11/17/1998 |
| New Automatic Spray Showers @ Red Hook Pool (b126) | 5/12/1997 | 7/1/1997 |
| Sidewalks,paths,pavements & Sitework @ Todd Mem.sq. Plgd.(b126a) | 4/2/1997 | 6/10/1997 |
Directions to Red Hook Recreation Area
Know Before You Go
The City has temporarily closed four natural grass ballfields (Fields 5,6,7,8) at Red Hook Park after detecting elevated lead levels in the soil. The risk of exposure is small and we have taken immediate cautionary action by covering bare soil and reseeding parts of the outfield and adding clay to the infield, as well as adding clay to a nearby bleacher area. The area will be closed for 6-8 weeks to allow for sufficient grass growth. The City will conduct regular assessments of the impacted areas to ensure that treatments remain intact while developing a longer-term solution.
As a reminder, parents should have children wash their hands whenever they come in from playing outdoors. The Health and Parks Departments will continue to work together to make sure New Yorkers have safe, accessible places to exercise.
