J. Hood Wright Park

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3000 A.D. Diffusion Piece

What is this artwork? Dedicated in 1974, 3000 A.D. Diffusion Piece is a conceptual artwork commissioned through a juried program begun by the Public Arts Council, a… Read More

Manhattan Schist in New York City Parks

Schist—which can be seen in Morningside Park, Marcus Garvey Memorial Park, and J Hood Wright Park—is an extremely strong and durable rock type. Deep below… Read More

Manhattan Schist in New York City Parks - J. Hood Wright Park

Schist, which can be seen in J. Hood Wright Park, is an extremely strong and durable rock type. Deep below the buildings and busy streets of New York City, beneath the… Read More

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J. Hood Wright Recreation Center
The J Hood Wright Recreation center will be closed for public access from Saturday, October 12 through Wednesday, October 23, as the facility prepares to host its annual Halloween event. Please join us on October 18 and 19, see link for more information: https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2024/10/18/hallowscream-fright-walk
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https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2024/10/19/hallowscream-fright-walk-and-fall-festival