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Eastchester Playground construction continues; parks and Botanical Garden coordinate signage for Eastgate closure
Summary
Construction at Eastchester Playground began in March 2025 with an expected March 2026 completion; signage directing visitors to alternate Botanical Garden entrances is being posted after parks and the botanical garden coordinated approvals and parks said it will share signage screenshots and contacts with the board.
Construction at Eastchester Playground began in March 2025, and NYC Parks officials told Community Board 11 the contractor is working on a roughly one‑year schedule with expected completion by March 2026. "Construction just started March 2025, and we expect construction to be completed by March 2026," Matt Doran, regional manager for NYC Parks, said at the May 8 meeting.
The committee also discussed the closure of the Eastgate entrance that leads into the New York Botanical Garden and how visitors are being routed to alternate…
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