Bennett Park (New York City)
40°51′10″N 73°56′17″W / 40.85278°N 73.93806°W
Bennett Park, also known as James Gordon Bennett Park, is a 1.8-acre (0.73 ha) public park in
Bennett, Sr. passed ownership of the land – which included the site of
Bennett intended to donate the land to the city for use as a park, but died in 1918 without adding that bequest to his will. The land was therefore divided for sale, but the request of the American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society that the part of the property where Fort Washington stood be preserved was honored. In 1928, the site was acquired by the city, and, with additional land, was turned over to the Parks Department.[2] The park opened in 1929.[1]
In 1932, in commemoration of the bicentennial of the birth of
On the west side of the park lies an outcropping of
The park's playground was constructed in the 1940s, and service buildings were added in 1964.[1]
Bennett Park hosts a variety of events, such as the Revolutionary War Reenactment, which Redcoats and George Washington's army actors converge and fight in the park, reenacting the battle of Fort Washington. An annual Harvest Festival is held in the park's field.
As part of the "Northern Manhattan Parks 2030 Master Plan", devised in 2010–11, the playground and comfort station in Bennett Park will be reconfigured to "improve sight-lines and play value." In addition, the condition of the park's perimeter will be improved.[8]
Gallery
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Badge on front of the Fort Washington stele -
Cannon, part of the Fort Washington memorials -
Barbosa WWII memorial
References
- ^ a b c d e Staff. "Bennett Park". New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ a b Staff "History of Bennett Park" New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved June 21, 2022
- ^ Staff. "Fort Washington Memorial". New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ Staff. "George Washington Bicentennial Tree Marker". New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ Staff. "Emilio Barbosa Memorial". New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ Staff. "Highest Natural Point in Manhattan". New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ Staff. "Manhattan Schist in New York City Parks = Bennett Park". New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ Staff. "Northern Manhattan Parks 2030 Master Plan" (PDF). New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
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