Hell's Kitchen Park

Hell's Kitchen Park is small 0.58-acre (0.23 ha) park in Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan, New York City.

Hell's Kitchen Park
Hell's Kitchen Park (Fall 2010)
TypePark
LocationHell's Kitchen
Nearest cityManhattan
Coordinates40°45′46.6″N 73°59′33.3″W
Area0.58-acre (0.23 ha)
CreatedDecember 4, 1979

History

In the 1960s, there were very few open spaces in Hell's Kitchen. Residents complained about this, so the civic authorities thought of possibly building parkland on a parking lot on Tenth Avenue between West 47th and 48th Street. On June 23, 1966, the Board of Estimate approved the acquisition and condemned the parking lot. The New York state government allocated $400,000 to acquire the lot in September 1966. However, because land studies delayed the project for several years, the playground did not open until December 4, 1979.[1]

The West 47th Street Block Association and other residents collaborated to keep the park safe in the 1980s. They did so by holding gatherings, getting lights installed on adjoining buildings, and advocating for a fence, which was built in the late 1980s.[1] In 2005, the park was reconstructed with $1.2 million allocated by Council member for the 3rd District, Christine Quinn.[2]

References
  1. "Hell's Kitchen Park Highlights". New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 2011-10-23.
  2. "Parks & Recreation Unveils New, Improved Hell's Kitchen Park". New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. May 16, 2006.
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