Frederick Douglass Playground and Seating Area Reconstruction

  • Design
    50% complete
  • Procurement
    0% complete
  • Construction
    0% complete

This project will reconstruct Frederick Douglass Playground and Seating Areas.

Project Notes

Project Update: Parks is continuing to develop the documents to build this project.

Project Timeline

Design

Assigned & Start Date: August 2025
Projected Completion Date: June 2026

Procurement

Start Date: To Be Determined
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

Start Date: To Be Determined
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 Avenue between West 100th and West 102nd Streets
Community Board: 07

 

Project Staff

Project Liaison: Steve Simon
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