Frederick Douglass Playground and Seating Area Reconstruction

  • Design
    35% complete
  • Procurement
    0% complete
  • Construction
    0% complete

This project will reconstruct Frederick Douglass Playground and Seating Areas.

Project Notes

Project Update: The schematic design for this project has been approved. Parks is now developing the documents required to build this project.

Project Timeline

Design

Assigned & Start Date: December 2024
Projected Completion Date: December 2025

Procurement

The average time for procurement is 9-12 months. The procurement timeline for this specific contract will be established at the conclusion of the design phase.

Construction

The average time for construction is 12-18 months. The construction timeline for this specific contract will be established at the conclusion of the procurement phase.

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Funding

Total Funding: Between $5 million and $10 million
Funding Sources:
  • City Council
  • Mayoral

Location

Frederick Douglass Playground, Manhattan
Amsterdam Ave between W.100 St. and W 102 St.
Community Board: 07

 

Project Staff

Project Liaison: Steve Simon
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Last updated: 04/18/2025