Maria Hernandez Park
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Maria Hernandez Park is a municipal
The park has four wheelchair-accessible entrances. In a process that lasted from 2016 to 2022, it has a newly renovated basketball court, handball court, fitness equipment, spray showers and benches, and a newly built performance stage; the playground was rebuilt with brand new equipment.[1][2][3][4]
History
The park was named after Maria Hernandez, who lived in Bushwick and fought against drug dealers in the neighborhood. Born in Brooklyn in 1953 and educated at public schools in the borough, she went to
Previously, this was known as Bushwick Park. The City of Brooklyn purchased the land for the park from several landowners, including circus impresario
In the 1930s sliding boards, sand boxes, and swing sets were installed in the playground. A new softball field with bleachers was constructed.[when?] In 1994, Maria Hernandez Park underwent an intensive five-day clean-up and repair campaign. Park workers removed broken glass, debris, and graffiti; repaired and painted benches and fencing; restored the ball field; and cleaned the sewer line.
Honors
The park was the chosen as the city's "Park of the Month" in December 2006. The city and community added a new basketball court and fences. They also added a stage for shows and painted benches. In January 2007, it was awarded the Lily Bartle Park of the Month award.
Gallery
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Central Plaza in 2021
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Lawn in 2021
References
- ^ Maria Hernandez Park Highlights : NYC Parks
- ^ "Maria Hernandez Park Construction Continues". North Brooklyn Dispatch. December 7, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ Karpan, Andrew (August 5, 2021). "Turf Replacing Section of Basketball Courts at Maria Hernandez Park". Bushwick Daily. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ "Capital Project Tracker > Maria Hernandez Park Synthetic Turf Field Construction". NYC Parks. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ Maria Hernandez Park : NYC Parks