"For many New Yorkers, the park is their backyard—a place where they can play a game of pick-up basketball, hold a picnic on the grass or kick a ball with their kids. These New Yorkers know the difference between a park in disarray and a park that city government has invested in."
"All New Yorkers deserve access to clean, safe and high-quality parks—and through our Community Parks Initiative (CPI), we're proud to announce the next 10 parks that will receive key investments in underserved neighborhoods."
"Launched in 2014, the Community Parks Initiative focuses on parks that have not seen significant capital improvements in more than two decades and are located in neighborhoods identified as having the highest need, based on factors such as poverty levels, population density, and population growth."
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura announced a $50 million capital investment program benefiting ten parks across New York City's five boroughs. Three Bronx parks receive $19.5 million: Mott Playground receives $9.3 million, Fountain of Youth Playground receives $8 million, and Morris Mesa Playground receives $2.2 million. The funding operates through the Community Parks Initiative, which targets parks in historically underserved neighborhoods that have not received significant capital improvements in over two decades. The initiative prioritizes neighborhoods based on poverty levels, population density, and population growth. Since its 2014 launch, the program has upgraded 70 parks with 47 additional projects underway, benefiting over 100,000 New Yorkers and providing cleaner, more accessible recreational spaces.
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