Roy Wilkins Recreation Center
Capital Projects
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In order to invest in the care of our parks, we must regularly redesign and rebuild our city’s parks and facilities. We do this through designing, procuring, and building capital projects. Find out more information about capital projects taking place within this park by choosing a project below.
Active Projects
Project | Location | Phase | |
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Nautilus Playground Reconstruction | Merrick Boulevard and Baisley Boulevard | Design | |
Roy Wilkins Park Performance Area Reconstruction | Merrick Boulevard between 119th Avenue and Victoria Road | Construction | |
Roy Wilkins Park Recreation Center Reconstruction | Merrick Blvd. bet. 115 Ave., 116 Ave., and Baisley Blvd. | Procurement | |
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center Kitchen and Roof Reconstruction | 115th Avenue. 175th Street, 116th Avenue, Merrick Boulevard and Baisley Boulevard, Queens | Construction |
Proposed Projects
This is a tentative project list, as not all proposed projects will become active projects. To learn more about proposed projects, visit our How We Build Parks page.
- Roy Wilkins Park Outdoor Performance Area Reconstruction
- Roy Wilkins Recreation Center Fitness Room Reconstruction
Completed Projects
Project | Location | |
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Citywide Ballfield Lighting Installation (CNYG-2815M) | View Details | |
Nautilus, Walter Ward, and Cambria Playgrounds Basketball and Handball Courts Reconstruction | View Details | |
Queens General Site Work (QG-212M) | View Details | |
Queens General Site Work (QG-614MA) | View Details | |
Queens General Site Work (QG-711M) | View Details | |
Roy Wilkins Park Track and Field Reconstruction | View Details |
How We Build Parks
Visit our How We Build Parks page to learn more about the three main phases of the city’s capital process and how a project becomes eligible for capital funding.
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Know Before You Go
There are currently 2 service interruptions affecting access within this park.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center
Beginning Wednesday February 27 2019, Programming within the gymnasium will be cancelled in preparation of an upcoming special event. Programming will resume on Monday March 4, 2019. If you require additional assistance, please contact the facility managers at (718) 276-8686
Anticipated Completion: 03/04/2019
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center will be undergoing Capital improvements starting March 12, 2018. Upgrades include: a new roof over the gym, rebuilt activity rooms, and improved drainage and waterproofing in and around the building. Over the next 18 months, some programming spaces and some areas of the building will be closed to complete work.
Please check this website regularly for closure details.
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2019
