City Councilman David Greenfield yesterday ended the year on a good note by cutting the ribbon on the newly renovated handball and basketball courts in Midwood at Colonel David Marcus Park on Avenue P and East 4th Street.
The renovation was made possible through $850,000 in capital funding that Greenfield allocated for the park renovation over the last few years. Since taking office, Greenfield has allocated $17 million in funding for improvement in each and every park in his district.
“Our parks benefit every single New Yorker, from the small toddler exploring a tot lot, to our seniors who can enjoy space to walk and socialize with their neighbors. We must keep these important public spaces updated and safe for use,” said Greenfield. “I am proud to have been able to secure funding to upgrade these well-used handball and basketball courts and look forward to working with the Parks Department on the next improvements to Colonel David Marcus Park.”
This recent construction at Colonel David Marcus Park is the first part of a larger multi-million dollar renovation of the park on Avenue P. During this rehabilitation five handball courts and one basketball court were completely redone. The walls were resurfaced, the pavement was leveled and new lines were painted on the courts. Parks department updated the drainage on the courts and added sealants and pain to keep the courts in great shape for years to come. New benches and a drinking fountain were also installed.
In addition to this project, Greenfield is working to renovate every park and playground in the district, including Gravesend Park on 18th Avenue, Seth Low Park on Bay Parkway, Di Gilio Playground on Avenue F, Friends Field on Avenue L, Kolbert Park on Avenue L, Colonel Marcus Playground on Avenue P and the Ocean Parkway Malls.
