Why is a Park Renovated in 2016 Nicer Than Bay Ridge Parks that Were Renovated in 2024?
Families depend on parks for relaxation and entertainment. When a park gets a makeover, it is closed for almost a year and families expect to see an amazing park – like Gravesend Park on 18th Avenue and 59th Street.
There are five jungle gyms at Gravesend Park – each with a different theme.
The park is fully enclosed and has a music area with several xylophones.
In 2016, $5.4 million was spent on Gravesend Park renovations. (Source)
In 2024, $5.4 million was spent on J.J. Carty Park, but the park looks like many others that were recently renovated. The jungle gyms look like a kit, just in different colors. (Source)
In 2020, Justin Brannan and NYC Parks held a meeting for Owls Head Parks renovations.
Children asked for:
1) Monkey bars
2) A bridge attached to a boat (like a pirate ship) and a water area with sand
3) Big kids swings (NYC Parks said they need 30 feet high to install this so it may not be part of the design)
4) A strawberry to climb in
5) Longer slides
Hugs,
marlene
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