Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square

This playground honors Seth Low (1850-1916), former president of Columbia College (1890-1901) – now Columbia University - and mayor of New York (1901-1903). Low was born in Brooklyn and educated at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and Columbia College. He also served two two-year terms as mayor of the City of Brooklyn (1881-1885). During his time in office, he reorganized the public school system, instituted the merit system in municipal service, and reduced Brooklyn’s budget deficit.

As Mayor of New York City, Low instituted reforms in the police department, public schools, and city finances. He also presided over the development of important construction projects: a subway line between Manhattan and Brooklyn, the Pennsylvania Station tunnel to Long Island, and the electrification of the New York Central Railroad.

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  Basketball Courts
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  Handball Courts
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  Public Restrooms

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More About Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square

Zip Code:11204
Community Board: 11
Council Member: Susan Zhuang
Park ID: B100
Acreage: 4.95
Property Type: Neighborhood Park

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Other Parks Nearby

• Colonel David Marcus Playground (0.89 miles)
• Ocean Parkway Malls (0.30 miles)
• McDonald Playground (0.92 miles)
• Garibaldi Playground (0.73 miles)
• Friends Field (0.66 miles)