What’s Next in Capital Projects
All across the city, we are working hard to rebuild sustainable and resilient parks for the next generation. Find out which projects will be completed in the next three months, and get ready to visit our next great open space.
Featured Projects

Parks Without Borders
We're making our parks more open, welcoming, accessible, and vibrant by improving entrances, furnishings, and park edges. Learn more about Parks Without Borders

Community Parks Initiative
AThrough our Parks equity program, we're rebuilding parks in neighborhoods with the greatest needs. Learn more about Community Parks Initiative Capital Projects

Anchor Parks
One large park in each borough will receive $30 million in upgrades through the City's Anchor Parks program. Learn more about New York City's Anchor Parks
Recently Completed Projects and Projects Nearing Completion:
April 2022 To August 2022
April 2022
Bridge Playground Reconstruction
Location: Bridge Playground, Bronx
This project will reconstruct Bridge Playground.
Freshkills North Park Pathway and Comfort Station Construction
Location: Freshkills Park, Staten Island
This project will construct a new multi-use pathway, overlook structures, and comfort station with composting toilets in the northern section of Freshkills Park.
Greencroft Playground Comfort Station Construction
Location: Greencroft Playground, Staten Island
This project will demolish the existing comfort station and construct a new comfort station at Greencroft Playground.
Hallets Cove Seawall Reconstruction
Location: Hallets Cove Playground, Queens
This project will reconstruct damaged portions of the seawall and railing at Hallets Cove.
Susan Smith McKinney Steward Park Reconstruction
Location: Susan Smith McKinney Steward Park, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the play equipment, swings, and spray shower and construct a new adult fitness area, a multi-purpose synthetic turf field with a performance stage, benches, fences, drainage, water supply and planting at Susan Smith McKinney Steward Park.
May 2022
Abraham Lincoln Playground Reconstruction
Location: Abraham Lincoln Playground, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct Abraham Lincoln Playground.
Babi Yar Triangle Playground Reconstruction
Location: Babi Yar Triangle Playground, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the playground and seating area at Babi Yar Triangle.
Bartlett Playground Reconstruction
Location: Bartlett Playground, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct Bartlett Playground.
Bowery & East 4th Street (DEP Site) New Open Space Construction
Location: Manhattan
The project will construct a new open space at the DEP site on East 4th Street between Bowery and Lafayette Street.
Brooklyn Street Tree Planting FY21 - Community Boards 1, 4
Location: Brooklyn
This project will plant new and replacement trees in Community Boards 1 and 4 in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Street Tree Planting FY21 - Community Boards 2-3
Location: Brooklyn
This project will plant new and replacement trees in Community Boards 2-3 in Brooklyn.
Challenge Playground Reconstruction
Location: Challenge Playground, Queens
This project will reconstruct the play equipment, fencing, and spray shower area at Challenge Playground.
East River Esplanade Reconstruction, East 68th-70th Streets
Location: East River Walk, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct the East River Esplanade from East 68th Street to East 70th Street.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Garage Reconstruction
Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
This project will reconstruct the Parks Maintenance and Operations garage in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Fort Tryon Park Retaining Wall Reconstruction
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct the retaining wall along Bennett Avenue and West 190th Street in Fort Tryon Park.
John Jay Park Sitting Area Reconstruction
Location: John Jay Park, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct the sitting area at John Jay Park.
Loreto Playground Asphalt Multi-Purpose Play Area Construction
Location: Loreto Playground, Bronx
This project will construct an expanded asphalt multi-purpose play area in Loreto Playground.
Marcus Garvey Park Pelham Fritz Recreation Center Reconstruction
Location: Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct the entrance lobby and retaining walls at Pelham Fritz Recreation Center in Marcus Garvey Park.
Mellett Playground Reconstruction
Location: Mellett Playground, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the children's play area in Mellett Playground with new steel play equipment, spray shower, pavements, site furniture, security lighting, landscaping, and utilities.
Ravenswood Playground Reconstruction
Location: Ravenswood Playground, Queens
This project will reconstruct Ravenswood Playground.
St. Mary's Park Plaza, Pathways, and Gil Scott-Heron Amphitheater Reconstruction
Location: St. Mary's Park, Bronx
This project will reconstruct the plaza, pathways, lighting, and Gil Scott-Heron Amphitheater at St. Mary’s Park.
Staten Island Street Tree Planting FY21 (RG-121M)
Location: Staten Island
This project will plant new and replacement trees in Staten Island.
Sunset Park Handball Court Reconstruction
Location: Sunset Park, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the handball court in Sunset Park.
Wakefield Playground Reconstruction
Location: Wakefield Playground, Bronx
This project will reconstruct Wakefield Playground.
June 2022
Brooklyn Park Tree Planting FY21 (BG-321M)
Location: Brooklyn
This project will plant new and replacement park trees in Brooklyn.
CS 134 Community Garden Reconstruction
Location: Bronx
This project will reconstruct the perimeter concrete retaining walls, steel fencing and gate, and install a new water supply system at CS 134 Community Garden.
Central Park Rumsey Playground Electrical Reconstruction
Location: Central Park, Manhattan
Electrical Service Reconstruction
Central Park Rumsey Playhouse Electrical Repairs
Location: Central Park, Manhattan
Electrical Repairs
Dry Dock Pool Deck Reconstruction
Location: Dry Dock Playground, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct the pool deck at Dry Dock Pool.
Fairview Park Comfort Station Construction
Location: Fairview Park, Staten Island
This project will construct a new comfort station at Fairview Park.
Fort Hamilton Park Sport Courts Reconstruction
Location: Fort Hamilton Athletic Field, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct basketball and tennis courts in Fort Hamilton Park.
La Guardia Playground Reconstruction Phase 2
Location: La Guardia Playground, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the children's play area (northern parcel) at La Guardia Playground.
Liberty Pool Deck Reconstruction
Location: Detective Keith L Williams Park, Queens
This project will reconstruct the pool deck at Liberty Pool.
NYCHA Pomonok Houses Open Space Construction
Location: Queens
This project will construct a new open space within the NYCHA Pomonok Houses.
Red Hook Recreation Area Ballfield 9 and Soccer Field 2 Reconstruction
Location: Red Hook Recreation Area, Brooklyn
This project will convert a ballfield and soccer field from natural turf to synthetic turf and remediate contaminated soils at Red Hook Recreation Area.
Riverside Park 83rd Street Paths Reconstruction
Location: Riverside Park, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct paths near West 83rd Street in Riverside Park.
Riverside Park 97th Street Paths Reconstruction
Location: Riverside Park, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct paths near West 97th Street in Riverside Park.
Shore Front Parkway Adventure Course Construction
Location: Rockaway Beach Boardwalk, Queens
This project will construct an adventure course at Shore Front Parkway.
Van Cortlandt Park Indian Fields Ballfields Reconstruction
Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
This project will reconstruct the existing natural grass ballfields (Indian Fields) in Van Cortlandt Park.
July 2022
Alley Pond Environmental Center Reconstruction
Location: Alley Pond Park, Queens
This project will construct a new environmental center in Alley Pond Park.
Broad Channel Park Reconstruction
Location: Broad Channel Park, Queens
This project will reconstruct the entry plaza, including new benches, pavement and fencing, at Broad Channel Park.
Bronx Street Tree Planting FY21 - Community Boards 1-4
Location: Bronx
This project will plant new and replacement trees in Community Boards 1-4 in the Bronx.
Bronx Street Tree Planting FY21 - Community Boards 5-8
Location: Bronx
This project will plant new and replacement trees in Community Boards 5-8 in the Bronx.
Calvert Vaux Park Comfort Station and Maintenance Facility Construction
Location: Calvert Vaux Park, Brooklyn
This project will construct a comfort station and maintenance facility in Calvert Vaux Park.
Crotona Park Ballfield 5 Synthetic Turf Field Construction
Location: Crotona Park, Bronx
This project will demolish softball field 5 at Crotona Park and construct a synthetic turf soccer field.
Friends Field Field House Roof Reconstruction
Location: Friends Field, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the roof of the field house at Friends Field.
Juniper Valley Park Water Service Installation
Location: Juniper Valley Park, Queens
This project will provide water service to the spray shower at Juniper Valley Park.
Morton Playground Reconstruction
Location: Aqueduct Walk, Bronx
This project will reconstruct Morton Playground, including the basketball courts, play equipment, safety surface, water and drainage systems, park lighting, and landscaping.
Starr Playground Multi-Purpose Play Area and Handball Courts Reconstruction
Location: Starr Playground, Queens
This project will reconstruct the multi-purpose play area and handball courts in Starr Playground.
August 2022
Bushwick Inlet Park Synthetic Turf Field Reconstruction
Location: Bushwick Inlet Park, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the synthetic turf field at Bushwick Inlet Park.
Maria Hernandez Park Synthetic Turf Field Construction
Location: Maria Hernandez Park, Brooklyn
This project will construct a new synthetic turf field and adult fitness at Maria Hernandez Park.