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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sankofa Park Reconstruction

Location: Sankofa Park, Brooklyn

This project will reconstruct the playground and construct an African Burial Ground commemorative area at Sankofa Park.

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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.

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Shore Park and Parkway Vinland Playground Reconstruction

Location: Shore Park and Parkway, Brooklyn

This project will reconstruct Vinland Playground at Shore Park and Parkway.

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December 2024

Forest Park Paths and Sidewalk Reconstruction

Location: Forest Park, Queens

This project will reconstruct pathways and sidewalks at Forest Park.

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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.

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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.

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Highland Park Path Reconstruction

Location: Highland Park, Queens

This project will reconstruct paths in Highland Park.

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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.

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Peter Detmold Park Water Service Reconstruction

Location: Peter Detmold Park, Manhattan

This project will reconstruct the water service in Peter Detmold Park.

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Walt Whitman Park Sewer Reconstruction

Location: Walt Whitman Park, Brooklyn

This project will reconstruct the sewer at Walt Whitman Park.

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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.

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Highland Park Community Garden Water Service Installation

Location: Brooklyn

This project will install water service at Highland Park Community Garden.

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Lewis Playground Reconstruction

Location: Lewis Playground, Brooklyn

This project will reconstruct Lewis Playground.

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Manhattan Park Tree Planting FY22

Location: Manhattan

This project will plant new and replacement park trees in Manhattan.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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