Starlight Park — Attraction in New York

Having grown up several subway stops east of here for nearly 42 years, I can recall when this semi-industrial area was left to rot like many public places the city deemed unworthy of fixing. Not to sound too negative on the subject. It's just that when certain neighborhoods have certain ethnic groups residing nearby, tax dollars don't usually go back into rehabilitation projects. All the more telling that the last 18 years has seen this slow paced gentrification process permeate The Bronx. I try to be open minded in these reviews and play it down the middle regarding public forums like Google. And believe me when I say that seeing Starlight Park get this type of rehabilitation is something to behold. Don't let my on-the-nose assessment stop you from taking in this great pedestrian project. Just know that coming from a local who has managed to grow up between the eras of urban malaise and outpriced citizens seeing their old neighborhoods become unrecognizable, this Municipal urge to clean up urban areas has its darkside. Enjoy the area, while keeping its...

May 2023: The Starlight Park Phase 2 project was completed in early May 2023, and the result is amazing. There are winding paths, blue bridges, awesome views of the trains, and a dog run. But, the restrooms in Starlight Park are not yet opened because they are in a part of the park along Sheridan Boulevard that is still under construction as of today (Memorial Day 2023). The park is still worth a visit, though.

Update from November 2023: All of the construction work is done and the restrooms are now usable. A sign over there says the restrooms are open only from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. I believe the restrooms are too small for a park of this size (the mens' bathroom only has one toilet, one urinal,...

Nice space.

Good walking/running paths. Lots of cookouts in the open areas. Nice play area with sprinklers for the kids to enjoy.

Safe during peak times with a police presence there, particularly in the main field area. Lonelier areas throughout the park but never felt unsafe.

Parking along both sides of Sheridan Blvd. wasn't to bad with people coming and going often.

Kudos to those (groups/companies) responsible for building this section up. Years ago there wasn't much desireable here...but they've really built it up into a place where not only locals can enjoy, but others can come to visit...doesn't happen to much is the less desireable neighborhoods, or boroughs for that...