People's Park

August 11, 1924 - present

The land for People’s Park was first acquired by the Department of Parks on March 5th, 1930. The empty plot was developed into a playground equipped with a wading pool, handball and basketball courts, and playground and gymnasium equipment. The playground opened to the public on August 11th of 1934 but received renovations the following year to replace the “antiquated and temporary types of shelter” initially put in place. The site quickly became home to several community events sponsored by the city government, such as daily kindergarten programs for preschool children and weekly meetings of dancing classes and the Mothers’ Club.

Corner of 141st and Brook Avenue
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Details

Category
Playground
Audience
All Ages
Corporate Body
New York City Department of Parks
Tags
departmentofparks, WPA, playgrounds, socialwelfare

Location

  • People's Park, 535 E 141st St, Bronx, NY 10454, USA
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References

  1. New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. “Monthly Program: Recreation Department” 1936 Parks Department Press Releases, page 134-139. Jan. 1935. Historical Reports, Press Releases, and Minutes, https://www.nyc.gov/html/records/pdf/govpub/41891936_press_releases.pdf
  2. New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. 1935 Parks Department Press Releases, page 110. 30 Oct. 1935. Historical Reports, Press Releases, and Minutes, https://www.nyc.gov/html/records/pdf/govpub/41881935_press_releases.pdf.
  3. New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. 1934 Parks Department Press Releases (Part 1), page 14. 27 July 1934. Historical Reports, Press Releases, and Minutes, https://www.nyc.gov/html/records/pdf/govpub/41861934_press_releases_part1.pdf.