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Reconstruction of the 100th Street playground in Central Park.
WHEREAS, The West 100th Street Playground, located within Central Park adjacent to Central Park West was first opened in 1936, and was later reconstructed in 1972 as a Discovery Play Park; and
WHEREAS, The existing playground is considered to be underused due to its deteriorating conditions, missing and outdated elements and poor visibility and access from the Park and from Central Park West; and
WHEREAS, The efforts in this proposal are intended to build on the strengths of the adventure-style playground while responding to contemporary concerns and expectations of safety and accessibility standards; and
WHEREAS, The proposed scope of work within the playground includes:
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Rebuilding the adventure-style play structures such as the pyramid and tree houses
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Installation of freestanding play equipment
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Addition of toddler amenities such as swings, climber, and sandbox
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Renovation of separate water features for toddlers and for school-age children; and
WHEREAS, The proposed playground site work includes:
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Replacement of the existing fence with a lower one, making the playground more visible
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Relocation of the playground entry closer to West 100th Street
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Installation of new storm drainage and water service utilities
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Installation of a water fountain and benches; and
WHEREAS, The proposed work on the adjacent landscaping includes:
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Reconstruction of park paths
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Replacement of storm drainage
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Installation of a new irrigation system
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Installation of park security lighting and benches
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Restoration of lawn areas
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Establishment of new landscape plantings; and
WHEREAS; Community Board Five believes that the proposed reconstruction work is favorable, and voted to approve the preliminary plan in January 2007; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Community Board Five recommends approval of the Central Park Conservancy's proposal for the reconstruction of the West 100th Street Playground and adjacent landscape in Central Park.
The above resolution passed with a vote of 37 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention.