Jackie Robinson Park — Attraction in New York

In 2007, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) designated Jackie Robinson Park, including the pool and play center, as a landmark. The commission had previously considered the pool for landmark status in 1990, along with the other ten WPA pools in the city. A $2 million renovation of the bandshell was completed in 2009. NYC Parks announced further renovations in 2016 as part of a $40 million program to renovate eight parks around the city. Of this, $4.7 million was allocated to improvements at Jackie Robinson Park. Because the park was a city landmark, LPC permission was needed for aspects of the renovation, such as a proposed replacement of the fences. The project was completed in 2020 and included modifications to the entrances, paths, lights, and other...

This playground is nice. But some of the children that come ALONE are rude and unruly and some of the adults watching their children are too. My faith is not in MANKIND with all this mask wearing, I have experienced neighbors that do not share the same values. One Mom got verbally ugly with me because I can not wear a mask. Unfortunately this was happening prior to COVID nonsense! When the weather is nice and area is partly empty, this is perfect for small children. There are also benches along the...

Participated in a photo shoot here and could easily see why it was chosen. Spectacularly beautiful. The stairs that lead uphill are a movie set. Harlem seems at times like so much unrealized potential but this area is stunning. Am going to make some sandwiches and program some Theolonius Monk and have a picnic all by myself. On damp days there are these snails everywhere but even they are charming. Cool park, cool...