Lieutenant Joseph Petrosino Park
The land for the park was purchased by the City of New York in 1929, and the park was opened on May 24, 1935. It was originally called Satellite Park. When it opened, the park had handball courts, slides, swings, a wading pool, jungle gym, and a recreation building around its perimeter. A basketball court was later added on the southern side of the park extending from east to west. In 1993, the park underwent a $700,000 reconstruction. The handball courts, basketball court, and children's playground were renovated. The city installed new benches, fencing, lights and landscaping and improved the drainage. In 1999, the New York City Council renamed the park after Lt. Joseph Petrosino, NYPD.
More than 25 years since its last transformation, Lt. Joseph Petrosino Park underwent a major renovation as part of New York City's Community Parks Initiative in 2019. The $4.99 million project, funded by Mayor Bill de Blasio, included $355,000 from the NYC Department of Environmental Protection for green infrastructure. The park new features new play areas for children, adult fitness equipment, basketball courts, and additional green spaces. Rain gardens and permeable pavement were installed to reduce stormwater runoff and improve the local environment.
It features:
- Basketball court
- Handball courts
- Fitness Equipment
- Children's playground
- Spray showers
References
- ^ "Map of Location of Lt. Joseph Petrosino Park". Google Maps. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
- ^ "Rules & Regulations of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation §1-03 General Provisions". New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
- ^ "New York City Charter As Amended through July 2004" (PDF). Government of the City of New York. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 10, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
- ^ "Lt. Joseph Petrosino Park – History". New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
- ^ "Lt. Joseph Petrosino Park – Main". New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved December 23, 2014.