"Uncle" Vito F. Maranzano Glendale Playground

This playground honors Vito Frank Maranzano (1923-2006), longtime Glendale resident and neighborhood activist.

He was a member of multiple organizations in the neighborhood, including as president of Glendale Property Owners Association, Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corporation and the Ridgewood Local Development Corporation. He was also active in the Kiwanis Group of Glendale, the Glendale/104th Precinct Civilian Observation Patrol (GCOP), UNICO International and had served as chairman of the Community Board 5 Public Safety Services Committee.

Glendale Playground is named for the neighborhood in west central Queens. 

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Facilities

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  Handball Courts
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  Playgrounds
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  Spray Showers

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More About "Uncle" Vito F. Maranzano Glendale Playground

Zip Code:11385
Community Board: 05
Council Member: Joann Ariola
Park ID: Q290
Acreage: 1.15
Property Type: Playground

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Other Parks Nearby

• Pinocchio Playground (0.34 miles)
• Mafera Park (0.52 miles)
• Middle Village Playground (0.56 miles)
• Forest Park (0.76 miles)
• Benninger Playground (0.88 miles)