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AccessibilityWhat’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 2021 To August 2021
April 2021
Fairview Park Reforestation
Location: Fairview Park, Staten Island
This project will remove invasive species, seed and install groundcover, and plant trees in Fairview Park.
Glen Oaks Oval Playground Reconstruction and Adult Fitness Equipment Construction
Location: Glen Oaks Oval, Queens
This project will reconstruct the playground and replace the basketball court with an adult fitness equipment area at Glen Oaks Oval.
Highbridge Anchor Park Reconstruction Phase I
Location: Highbridge Park, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct the staircase and pathways, including pavement, drainage, lighting and planting, in Highbridge Park.
May 2021
Battery Park Playground Reconstruction
Location: The Battery, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct and expand the playground at The Battery.
Bronx, Manhattan and Queens Reforestation FY18
Location: Various locations in the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens
This project will remove invasive species and plant new and replacement trees in the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center Emergency Netting System Installation
Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
This project will install a debris netting system at Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center.
Frank Golden Park Fields Reconstruction Phase II
Location: Frank Golden Park, Queens
This project will reconstruct the athletic fields and park amenities at Frank Golden Park.
Hugh Grant Circle and Virginia Park Reconstruction
Location: Multiple Parks, Bronx
This project will reconstruct Virginia Park and Hugh Grant Circle, including general site work, pavements, fencing, curbs, lighting and landscaping.
Rufus King Park Entrance Construction and Fence Reconstruction
Location: Rufus King Park, Queens
This project will reconstruct the perimeter fence and passive recreation area at Rufus King Park.
St. John's Recreation Center Boilers and HVAC Systems Reconstruction
Location: St. John's Park, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the boilers and HVAC systems at St. John's Recreation Center.
June 2021
Abraham Lincoln Playground Comfort Station Reconstruction
Location: Abraham Lincoln Playground, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct the comfort station in Abraham Lincoln Playground.
Astoria Park Charybdis Playground Reconstruction and Spray Shower Construction
Location: Astoria Park, Queens
This project will reconstruct Charybdis Playground and construct a spray shower in Astoria Park.
Baruch Playground Comfort Station Reconstruction
Location: Baruch Playground, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct the comfort station at Baruch Playground.
Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island Reforestation FY18
Location: Various locations in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.
This project will remove invasive species and plant new and replacement trees in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.
Corlears Hook Park Comfort Station Reconstruction
Location: Corlears Hook Park, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct the comfort station at Corlears Hook Park.
Crotona Park Comfort Station Reconstruction
Location: Crotona Park, Bronx
This project will reconstruct the comfort station at Playground of the Stars in Crotona Park.
Hamilton Fish Park Basketball Courts and Adult Fitness Equipment Reconstruction
Location: Hamilton Fish Park, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct the basketball courts and adult fitness equipment at Hamilton Fish Park.
Playground 134 Reconstruction
Location: Playground One Thirty Four CXXXIV, Bronx
This project will reconstruct Playground 134 with new basketball courts, play equipment, a skate park, adult fitness equipment, a spray shower, and swings.
Queens Street Tree Planting FY20 - Community Boards 9,10,14
Location: Queens
This project will plant new street trees in Community Boards 9, 10, and 14 in Queens.
July 2021
Captain John McKenna IV Park Water Line Reconstruction
Location: Captain John McKenna, IV Park, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the water line to Captain John McKenna IV Park.
Frederick Johnson Playground Reconstruction
Location: Frederick Johnson Playground, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct Frederick Johnson Playground, including play equipment and safety surfacing, a bikeway, synthetic turf practice field, benches, lighting, pavements, fencing, and plantings.
Highbridge Park Water Tower Reconstruction
Location: Highbridge Park, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct the water tower in Highbridge Park.
Lopez Playground Reconstruction
Location: Lopez Playground, Staten Island
This project will reconstruct Lopez Playground.
Manhattan Street Tree Planting FY20 - Community Board 2
Location: Manhattan
This project will plant new trees in Community Board 2 in Manhattan.
Manhattan Street Tree Planting FY20 - Community Board 3
Location: Manhattan
This project will plant new trees in Community Board 3 in Manhattan.
Manhattan Street Tree Planting FY20 - Community Board 4
Location: Manhattan
This project will plant new trees in Community Board 4 in Manhattan.
New York State Pavilion Observation Towers Reconstruction
Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
This project will reconstruct portions of the New York State Pavilion Observation Towers in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Olmsted Center Reconstruction
Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
This project will reconstruct the Olmsted Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Queens Tree-Damaged Sidewalk Reconstruction FY19 - Community Boards 1-7,9,10
Location: Queens
This project will reconstruct sidewalks damaged by adjacent city-owned trees in Queens Community Boards 1-7, 9, and 10.
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.
Staten Island Basketball Court Reconstruction
Location: Multiple Parks, Staten Island
This project will reconstruct the basketball courts, paths, fencing, landscape and park amenities at Wolfe's Pond Park, Old Town Playground, and Midland Field.
August 2021
Forest Park Garage and Oak Ridge Roof Reconstruction
Location: Forest Park, Queens
This project will reconstruct roofs at Forest Park Garage and Oak Ridge in Forest Park.
Twenty-Four Sycamores Park Comfort Station Reconstruction
Location: Twenty-Four Sycamores Park, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct the comfort station at Twenty-Four Sycamores Park.
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