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    Bronx Playground Receives $8 Million Upgrade with Green Infrastructure

    Playgrounds  •  Mott Haven, Bronx

    The new play equipment at Saw Mill Playground in Mott Haven. Image Credit: NYC Parks Department

    The playground provides new community amenities and improves the health of the Harlem River. On June 7, 2019, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced the completion of an $8 million upgrade to Saw Mill Playground in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The playground is located on East 139th Street between Brook and Willis Avenues. (read more…)

    Tags : Community Parks Initiative, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Parks and Recreation, parks, saw mill playground
    Date:06/21/2019
    Category : Department of Parks and Recreation
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    Mayor Announces Citywide Community Parks Initiative

    Park Rehabilitation  •  Citywide
    Mayor announces Community Parks Initiative. Image Credit: Mayor's Office.

    Mayor announces Community Parks Initiative at Queens Press Conference . Image Credit: Mayor’s Office.

    $130 million secured to invest in 35 under-resourced parks throughout NYC. On October 7, 2014, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Parks & Recreation Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver announced a $130 million investment in 35 community parks throughout the five boroughs. This is the first phase of a multi-faceted program to support investment in the most under-resourced parks and communities, known as the Community Parks Initiative. The Mayor’s capital budget raised $110 million of program financing. The City Council, Borough Presidents, and foundation grants cumulatively contributed another $20 million. (read more…)

    Tags : City Parks Foundation, Community Parks Initiative, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Parks & Recreation, G, Geoffrey Croft, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Mitchell J, NYC Park Advocates, Silver
    Date:10/20/2014
    Category : Department of Parks & Recreation
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