Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bob's Park

Hell's Kitchen

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 30, 2018

1. Bob's Park Marker

Inscription. BOB'S PARK is dedicated to the memory of Bob Kennedy, third generation resident of West 35th Street. Bob was half American Indian, half Irish American and at one of the most difficult times for the neighborhood, when crime and prostitution was rampant, Bob was a fierce defender of the block.

The park is located next to 454 West 35th Street, the building Bob's Grandmother lived in, now supportive housing for the elderly and formerly homeless.

Developed by Clinton Housing Development Company in 1995, Bob's Park was the first new park created in Clinton/Hell's Kitchen since 1938, when Schermerhorn Playground on West 38th Street was opened. The Schermerhorn playground was demolished in 1953 to make way for the Lincoln Tunnel.

Today Bob's Park is a popular playground and lunch spot. The park is well used by seniors, nursery schools, local professionals and neighbors of all ages.

Erected by Clinton Housing Development Company.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 40° 45.289′ N, 73° 59.877′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hell's Kitchen. It is at the intersection of West 35th Street and Dyer

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Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 35th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 454 West 35th Street, New York NY 10001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nero Wolfe (a few steps from this marker); Alice's Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Webster Apartments (about 400 feet away); Master Printers Building (about 400 feet away); They Were the Last Three (about 600 feet away); The Canoe (about 700 feet away); Bella Abzug Park (about 700 feet away); William Sloane Memorial Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Bob's Park Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 30, 2018

2. Bob's Park Marker - wide view

The marker is mounted to the fence, just to the right of the (locked) gate.

Bob's Park - park interior as seen through the fence image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 30, 2018

3. Bob's Park - park interior as seen through the fence

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,145 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.