Last Monday, Mayor Eric Adams, elected officials, and community leaders celebrated the investment of $23.9 million for the renovation of St. Andrews Playground, bounded by Atlantic Ave. St. Andrews Pl., Herkimer St., and Kingston Avenue.
The investment is part of the NYC Parks & Recreation Department’s Community Parks Initiative and the NYC Strategy for Equity and Economic Development Fund.
A sports court, new restrooms, and a new court are among the improvements. City Councilman Chi Ossé (36th District) expressed his pride in the community’s achievement. “It’s been 40 years since this park has seen any investment at all,” he said.
“With new play areas for kids, revamped sports facilities, additional seating and shade, storm resiliency infrastructure, and more, we are investing in a community space that the neighborhood can cherish for generations,” said Parks Department Commissioner Sue Donoghue in a statement.