Thomas Jefferson Park is a local park located on the Upper East Side between 111th Street and 114th Street. The abundance of community members visiting the park both on Weekdays and Weekends shows how it is a central part of the region. However, there are some changes which can be implemented to help the park keep up with a forever changing neighborhood.
by: Lynlia Tso The Supportive Children’s Advocacy Network (SCAN) of New York and the City Spaces Program collaborated in 1996 to build playgrounds in neighborhoods with limited park space. Community groups are responsible for the maintenance and supervision of the playgrounds. Neighborhood volunteers open and close the park, maintain the plants, pick up litter, and[…]
Thomas Jefferson park is located on the east side between 110th and 114th St., and is one of the main hubs for sports activities within the community. However, outside of that the park generally felt lacking, and there are some flaws in it that could be improved upon. The site that I decided to visit[…]
The Monterey ‘Public’ Garden is a public garden that anyone can access, located on 96th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues. However, it is evident this is only partially true as there seems to be a clear distinction between the individuals who reside in The Monterey, located adjacent to the garden, and visitors to the[…]
Park sign located near the FDR entrance (Credit: Hafeezat Azeez)
By Daniel Levin Public parks can often play an integral role in the formation of a community. They provide a space for community events, athletic activities, family fun, and a piece of nature to break up the gloom of an otherwise urban jungle. However, parks are not always utilized to their fullest potential, often[…]
Between shopping centers and schools lie Poor Richard’s Playground, a public park in East Harlem most beloved by children and accompanying caregivers for its many playground facilities and easy access.
Marcus Garvey Park is among the largest public parks in East Harlem with amenities including three playgrounds, an outdoor pool, a recreation center, an amphitheater, a fire watchtower on top of a rock platform named the Acropolis. However a chain is only as good as its weakest link, in this case a park is only as good as[…]
The Marx Brothers Playground sign, posted on its fenced entrance. Photo taken by Briana Belfer.
By: Briana Belfer
Public parks and fields are spaces aching to be filled. The Marx Brothers Playground is an expansive field located on East 96th Street and 2nd Ave, situated near bustling neighborhood activity. The park is flanked by schools, a hospital, retail locations, and a brand new Q subway station on the recently finished 2nd Ave Subway line. One would expect that it would be thriving and filled with life, sports and laughter. In my two site visits, this wasn’t exactly the case, but perhaps, there is hope for growth. […]
the park entrance [photo by Lucien Formichella]
In a public park that’s already been changed for the better, maybe it’s time we leave well enough alone.
