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Residents, board press Parks to add restroom to Zimmerman Playground renovation
Summary
Community Board 11 members and residents urged Parks to explain why Zimmerman Playground’s multi‑million‑dollar renovation proceeded without a permanent bathroom and asked staff to coordinate with Councilmember Kevin Riley’s office to add the restroom in the current phase or speed its delivery.
Chair Janice Walker and several residents pressed Parks staff on Nov. 12 after learning a long‑awaited restroom was not included in the current renovation of Zimmerman Playground.
Walker said funding has been allocated for the renovation but the restroom was omitted from the present construction scope. "A bathroom is needed. It's become a problem issue," Walker said, describing the omission as a "quality of life" concern for women, children and families who use the playground.
Resident Kaye, who said she has lived in the neighborhood for 33 years, told the committee the delay was…
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