Closing Bell: Makeover for Irving Square Park

Iriving Square Park, which is bordered by Halsey, Wilson, Knickerbocker and Weirfield in Bushwick, has been getting a full makeover courtesy of the Parks Department. In March 2006, the city embarked upon the first stage of a capital project, a $1.57 million renovation of the northeast portion of the park. That was completed back in January. Now, judging from this photo, another stage is well underway. The impetus for the overhaul could have something to do with the fact that the park received a letter grade of "F" in a 2006 review by New Yorkers for Parks. GMAP

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That place is GHETTO! It needs a facelift.

Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 4:41 PM

uh, wow. Jeremy on bushwickbk.com always speaks highly of the ISP area, even though there's still much to be desired. in a couple years it might really be something.

so how many other parks got F's, and how many are gonna be fixed up? i'm happy to hear about park upgrades that don't begin and end with additional security cameras.

Posted by: Jimmy Legs at November 20, 2007 4:54 PM

Does anyone really? I used to live out in this area, and while the rest of the neighborhood has nasty moments, Irving Square is really, really awful.

This is what always summed it up for me:
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F00E4D61230F934A2575BC0A9659C8B63

Posted by: Zach at November 21, 2007 3:02 AM

A story from four years ago?

Posted by: guest at November 21, 2007 9:41 AM