What’s Next in Capital Projects
All across the city, we are working hard to rebuild sustainable and resilient parks for the next generation. Find out which projects will be completed in the next three months, and get ready to visit our next great open space.
Featured Projects
Parks Without Borders
We're making our parks more open, welcoming, accessible, and vibrant by improving entrances, furnishings, and park edges. Learn more about Parks Without Borders
Community Parks Initiative
AThrough our Parks equity program, we're rebuilding parks in neighborhoods with the greatest needs. Learn more about Community Parks Initiative Capital Projects
Anchor Parks
One large park in each borough will receive $30 million in upgrades through the City's Anchor Parks program. Learn more about New York City's Anchor Parks
Recently Completed Projects and Projects Nearing Completion:
October 2024 To February 2025
October 2024
Manhattan Street Tree Planting FY21 - Community Boards 3, 6
Location: Manhattan
This project will plant new trees in Community Boards 3 and 6 in Manhattan.
Percy E. Sutton Playground Reconstruction
Location: Percy E. Sutton Playground, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct Percy E. Sutton Playground, including demolishing the existing public restroom building and constructing a seating area, half-court basketball courts, a fitness area, lawn areas, and a bikeway.
Queens Street Tree Planting FY21 - Community Boards 8, 11-13
Location: Queens
This project will plant new trees in Community Boards 8 and 11-13 in Queens.
Red Hook Recreation Area Soccer Fields 1 and 6 Reconstruction
Location: Red Hook Recreation Area, Brooklyn
This project will remediate soils and reconstruct soccer fields 1 and 6 with new synthetic turf at Red Hook Recreation Area.
November 2024
Albano Playground Reconstruction
Location: Vincent F. Albano Jr. Playground, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct the play equipment, safety surfacing, handball courts, and asphalt multi-purpose play area and construct a new spray shower at Albano Playground.
Greenbelt Recreation Center Synthetic Turf Field Reconstruction
Location: Blood Root Valley, Staten Island
This project will reconstruct the synthetic turf field, rain garden and will install new field lighting at Greenbelt Recreation Center.
Ocean Parkway Malls Bike Path Reconstruction
Location: Ocean Parkway Malls, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the bike path on the west side of the Ocean Parkway Malls from Avenue R to Avenue X.
Rainey Park Playground, Picnic Grove and Basketball Court Reconstruction
Location: Rainey Park, Queens
This project will reconstruct the playground, picnic grove and basketball court at Rainey Park.
Red Hook Recreation Area Track 1, Soccer Fields 3-5, and Ballfields 1-4 Reconstruction
Location: Red Hook Recreation Area, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the track & field and convert three soccer fields and four ballfields from natural turf to synthetic turf at Red Hook Recreation Area.
Sankofa Park Reconstruction
Location: Sankofa Park, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the playground and construct an African Burial Ground commemorative area at Sankofa Park.
Shore Front Parkway Amenities Construction
Location: Rockaway Beach Boardwalk, Queens
This project will construct park amenities, including sidewalks, seating, bike racks, fencing, game tables, drinking fountains, and landscaping along Shore Front Parkway.
Shore Park and Parkway Vinland Playground Reconstruction
Location: Shore Park and Parkway, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct Vinland Playground at Shore Park and Parkway.
December 2024
Forest Park Paths and Sidewalk Reconstruction
Location: Forest Park, Queens
This project will reconstruct pathways and sidewalks at Forest Park.
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center Fitness Room Reconstruction
Location: Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct the fitness room at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center.
Highbridge Bathhouse Boiler Reconstruction and Air Conditioning Construction
Location: Highbridge Park, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct boilers and related plumbing and provide a new heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system for Highbridge Bathhouse.
Highland Park Path Reconstruction
Location: Highland Park, Queens
This project will reconstruct paths in Highland Park.
La Finca del Sur Community Garden Water Service Installation
Location: Bronx
This project will install new water service at La Finca del Sur Community Garden.
Peter Detmold Park Water Service Reconstruction
Location: Peter Detmold Park, Manhattan
This project will reconstruct the water service in Peter Detmold Park.
Walt Whitman Park Sewer Reconstruction
Location: Walt Whitman Park, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the sewer at Walt Whitman Park.
January 2025
Father Macris Park and Irving Square Park Compact Prefabricated Public Restroom Buildings Construction
Location: Multiple Parks, Multiple Boroughs
This project will construct compact prefabricated public restroom buildings at Father Macris Park and Irving Square Park.
Highland Park Community Garden Water Service Installation
Location: Brooklyn
This project will install water service at Highland Park Community Garden.
Lewis Playground Reconstruction
Location: Lewis Playground, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct Lewis Playground.
Manhattan Park Tree Planting FY22
Location: Manhattan
This project will plant new and replacement park trees in Manhattan.
Seaside Wildlife Nature Park Public Restroom Building Construction
Location: Seaside Wildlife Nature Park, Staten Island
This project will construct a public restroom building in Seaside Wildlife Nature Park
Sheepshead Bay Piers Electrical & Structural Components Reconstruction (Hurricane Sandy)
Location: Sheepshead Bay Piers, Brooklyn
This project will reconstruct the electrical and structural components at Sheepshead Bay Piers.
Van Cortlandt Park Greenhouse Reconstruction
Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
This project will reconstruct the greenhouse and head house at the Van Cortlandt Park Nursery.
February 2025
Brooklyn Green Infrastructure Construction
Location: Multiple Parks, Brooklyn
This project will construct green infrastructure to capture storm water at Classon Playground, Colonel David Marcus Playground and Oracle Playground.