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PARK FACT:

The park's 1934 opening was such an elaborate, grand celebration that it was broadcast on radio stations not only in New York, but also in places as far away as Portland, Maine and Richmond, Virginia.

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Sara D Roosevelt Park

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Houston Street Playground

Houston Street honors the American patriot, William Houstoun (1755-1813). Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of Sir Patrick Houstoun, a Scottish member of… Read More

M’Finda Kalunga Garden

The M’Finda Kalunga Garden is named in memory of an African-American burial ground that was located on nearby Chrystie Street between Rivington and Stanton Streets. … Read More

Rivington Street Playground

This playground, along with the adjacent street honors London born James Rivington (1724-1802), gambler, bookseller, rumored spy and publisher of the Royalist Gazette , a… Read More

Sara Delano Roosevelt Park

When this park was named in 1934 after Sara Delano Roosevelt (1854 -1941), mother of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945), she held the distinction of… Read More

Stanton Street Courts

Stanton Street, first opened in 1806, was named for George Stanton, an agent for James de Lancey, Jr. The de Lancey family once owned a farming estate that encompassed… Read More