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Zimmerman Playground reconstruction underway; parks to confirm porta‑potty contract and cleaning schedule by June
Summary
Parks said the Zimmerman Playground reconstruction is in procurement with construction expected in early 2026; design work for new bathrooms is pending OMB approval and parks staff agreed to confirm contractor and cleaning-frequency details by June after residents raised sanitation concerns.
Zimmerman Playground in the Bronx is in the procurement phase for a reconstruction contract, and parks officials said construction is expected to begin in early 2026. Clara Barone, director of capital parks for NYC Parks, told Community Board 11’s Parks & Recreation Committee on May 8 that the agency "recently sent out the construction contract to bid" and is "hoping that construction starts early in 2026."
The committee pressed parks about bathroom facilities at Zimmerman. Matt Doran, regional manager for NYC Parks, said bathroom work is still in design procurement: "We are currently in the process of…
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