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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:
January 2023 To April 2023
January 2023
Bronx River Parkway Paths Reconstruction
Location: Bronx River Parkway, Bronx
This project will reconstruct paths in Bronx River Parkway.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center Pool Floor Reconstruction
Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
This project will reconstruct the pool floor at the Aquatic Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Fort Washington Park Retaining Wall Reconstruction
Location: Fort Washington Park, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct a retaining wall along Henry Hudson Parkway near West 180th Street in Fort Washington Park.
Red Hook Recreation Area Track 1, Soccer Fields 3-5, and Ballfields 1-4 Reconstruction
Location: Red Hook Recreation Area, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the track & field and convert three soccer fields and four ballfields from natural turf to synthetic turf at Red Hook Recreation Area.
February 2023
Lincoln Terrace Park Pavement Reconstruction
Location: Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S. Somers Park, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct path pavements and seating areas in Lincoln Terrace Park.
Parkside Playground Green Infrastructure Construction
Location: Parkside Playground, Bronx
This project will construct green infrastructure to capture stormwater at Parkside Playground.
Poor Richard's Playground Play Area Reconstruction
Location: Poor Richard's Playground, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct the play area at Poor Richard's Playground.
Redfern Playground Reconstruction
Location: Redfern Playground, Queens
This project will reconstruct Redfern Playground and the adjacent NYCHA open space.
Saratoga Park Playground Reconstruction
Location: Saratoga Park, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the playground in Saratoga Park.
Sunset Park Pool Electrical System Reconstruction
Location: Sunset Park, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the electrical system at Sunset Park Pool.
March 2023
Alley Pond Environmental Center Reconstruction
Location: Alley Pond Park, Queens
This project will construct a new environmental center in Alley Pond Park.
Bath Beach Park Playground Reconstruction
Location: Bath Beach Park, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct and expand the playground, including new play equipment, new pavements, safety surfacing, site furnishings, drainage, and water supply; demolish the bocce courts and multipurpose play area and construct sitting and adult fitness areas; and reconstruct the central path in Bath Beach Park.
Bronx and Manhattan Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Related Tree Removal
Location: Citywide
This project will remove trees with emerald ash borer (EAB) in the Bronx and Manhattan.
Brooklyn and Staten Island Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Related Tree Removal
Location: Citywide
This project will remove trees with emerald ash borer (EAB) in Brooklyn and Staten Island.
Lion's Pride Playground Reconstruction
Location: Lion's Pride Playground, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct Lion's Pride Playground.
Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Center Reconstruction
Location: Marine Park, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the Salt Marsh Nature Center to provide additional office and exhibition space and ADA access outside the building, around the bluff perimeter.
Queens Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Related Tree Removal
Location: Queens
This project will remove trees with emerald ash borer (EAB) in Queens.
Queens Street Tree Planting FY21 - Community Boards 1-6
Location: Queens
This project will plant new trees in Community Boards 1-6 in Queens.
Red Hook Community Farm Water Service Construction
Location: Red Hook Recreation Area, Brooklyn
This project will construct water service at Red Hook Community Farm.
William Sheridan Playground Reconstruction
Location: William Sheridan Playground, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct William Sheridan Playground.
April 2023
Banneker Playground and Tilden Playground Comfort Station Reconstruction
Location: Multiple Parks, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the comfort stations at Banneker Playground and Tilden Playground.
Betsy Head Pool Electrical System Reconstruction
Location: Betsy Head Park, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the electrical system at Betsy Head Pool.
Brooklyn Street Tree Planting FY21 - Community Boards 2, 6, 7, 10
Location: Brooklyn
This project will plant new trees in Community Boards 2, 6, 7, and 10 in Brooklyn.
Callahan-Kelly Playground Reconstruction
Location: Callahan-Kelly Playground, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the playground, spray shower, perimeter sidewalks and walls, basketball courts, adult fitness equipment and sitting areas in Callahan-Kelly Playground. In addition, this project will construct a new skate park and park entrances.
Corporal Irwin Fischer Park Construction
Location: Cpl Fischer Park, Bronx
This project will construct Corporal Irwin Fischer Park.
General Hart Playground Comfort Station Roof Reconstruction
Location: General Hart Playground, Queens
This project will reconstruct the roof of the comfort station in General Hart Playground.
Gerard P. Dugan Playground Reconstruction
Location: Gerard P. Dugan Playground, Staten Island
This project will reconstruct the play equipment, swings, spray shower, and seating area at Gerard P. Dugan Playground.
Grace Playground Reconstruction
Location: Grace Playground, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the playground area in Grace Playground, including the play equipment, safety surfacing, spray shower, fencing, and utilities.
Hallets Cove Playground Multi Purpose Play Area Reconstruction
Location: Hallets Cove Playground, Queens
This project will reconstruct the multi-purpose play area at Hallets Cove Playground.
Highland Park Lower East Playground Comfort Station Reconstruction
Location: Highland Park, Queens
This project will reconstruct the comfort station at the lower east playground in Highland Park.
Inwood Hill Nature Center Post-Sandy Reconstruction
Location: Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct the Inwood Hill Nature Center at Inwood Hill Park due to damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.
Kissena Corridor Park and Hutchinson River Parkway Path Lighting Construction
Location: Multiple Parks, Multiple Boroughs
This project will construct pathway lighting at Kissena Corridor Park between 56th Avenue and Colden Street and at Hutchinson River Parkway along Bartow Avenue.
McDonald Playground Reconstruction
Location: McDonald Playground, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the play area in McDonald Playground.
Naples Playground Reconstruction
Location: Naples Playground, Staten Island
This project will reconstruct Naples Playground, including the play area, the basketball courts, and the ball field fencing.
Queens Street Tree Planting FY20 - Community Boards 7,8,11
Location: Queens
This project will plant new street trees in Community Boards 7, 8, and 11 in Queens.
Queens Street Tree Planting FY21 - Community Boards 9, 14
Location: Queens
This project will plant new trees in Community Boards 9 and 14 in Queens.
Staten Island Street Tree Planting FY21 (RG-619M)
Location: Staten Island
This project will plant new trees in Staten Island.
Sunset Park Pool Structural Reconstruction
Location: Sunset Park, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct Sunset Park Pool.
