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PARK FACT:

When it was first opened, part of this park was set aside as a place of respite for child laborers.

Thomas Jefferson Park

1 Ave., FDR Dr., bet. E. 111 St. and E. 114 St.

Manhattan

Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner

Acres: 15.52

Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center hours and programming

Workout class at Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center	Flowerbed at Thomas Jefferson Park	Weightlifting at Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center
Pool at Thomas Jefferson Park	Pool at Thomas Jefferson Park	Thomas Jefferson Park
Thomas Jefferson Park	The Park in Spring	The Rec Center
The Rec Center in Spring	Thomas Jefferson Park	Thomas Jefferson Park
Synthetic turf field

Street Games 2011 (6 photos) Show

Street Games 2010 (23 photos) Show

Street Games 2009 (9 photos) Show

Pools in Parks (3 photos) Show

Community Gardens (6 photos) Show

Directions to Thomas Jefferson Park

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News

Events

BeFitNYC Free First Monday

Facilities

Know when to go: view upcoming athletic area usage (PDF).

Highlights

More About Thomas Jefferson Park

Capital Projects

Community Board: 11
Council District: 8
Council Member: Melissa Mark-Viverito
Park ID: M047