Nov 23, 2023 - A $5 million renovation is planned for the Abraham and Joseph Spector Playground, located just inside the park between West 85th and 86th streets.
The upcoming project will move the location of the playground slightly north and cut down on the overall play space from 26,196 to 24,937 sq. ft. The new space will include swings, tire swings, a large climbing structure and a water feature, using both wood and boulders to align with the current topography. There will also be a picnic area located just outside the play surface.
The future space will now be geared towards five- to twelve-year-old children. Younger kids can play at the separate Toll Family Playground, located just south near 84th Street.
Construction is expected to start in summer and take a year. Once it reopens, it will be renamed the West 85th Street Playground.
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