Parks and Recreation

 

Parks & Recreation Committee & Randall's Island Taskforce Chair:

 

Marion Bell

 

 

Parks & Recreation Committee Mission Statement:

 

 

 

“The Parks committee is charged with the responsibility of working closely with the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, its affiliate organizations, Elected Officials and other state and federal environmental agencies, to ensure the preservation, conservation, maintenance, renovation and enjoyment of East Harlem Parks, playgrounds, ball fields, recreational facilities, community gardens, riverbanks, open public land and green spaces for East Harlem citizens. This is to be accomplished by education, evaluation and advocacy to ensure that the East Harlem community is represented properly.”

 

 

NYRP - Target East Harlem Community Garden - Construction Update Meeting 

 

 

NYRP will be hosting a meeting regarding the construction of the Target East Harlem Community Garden on August 20, 2008. For more information look on our calendar or download the flyers attached below.

 

 

Summer 2008 PAL Playsites

 

The Manhattan Community Board 11 PAL Playsites for 2008 are as follows: 

1. Jefferson Houses - 113th and 115th Streets, Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
2. Carver Houses - 1475 Madison Avenue @ East 104th and 105th Streets
3. Johnson Houses - 1844 Lexington Avenue, Between 114th and 115th Streets
4. Wagner Houses - 2396 1st Avenue @ 123rd Street
5. Washington Houses - 102nd and 103rd Streets, Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues

 

Parks & Recreation Committee & Randall's Island Taskforce Minutes

 

April 2008 - See Attachment

May 2008 - See Attachment

 

 

Partnership For Parks:

 

 

Get Involved in Your Parks!!

 

 

OUR MISSION

 

Partnerships for Parks helps New Yorkers work together to make neighborhood parks thrive.We strengthen our diverse, growing network of dedicated park volunteers and groups by creating opportunities for them to celebrate their parks and accomplishments, access resources, become more effective leaders in their communities, and work with government to affect decisions about their parks.

 

 

 

GET INVOLVED

 

If you are a resident of East Harlem who would like to be involved in helping your local park to be a clean, green, safe, and enjoyable place for you and your community, please contact your

 

Outreach Coordinator:Yekaterina Gluzberg(212) 408-0283

 

Yekaterina.Gluzberg@parks.nyc.gov

http://www.itsmypark.org/

 

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