Sunset Park in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sunset Park
City of New York/Parks & Recreation
The first parcel of land was acquired in 1891 by the City of Brooklyn for the purposes of a park. By 1905 Sunset Park had been expanded to its present size. Rustic retaining walls, an artificial pond, a six-hole golf course, a neo-classical shelter, and a carousel were original features of the park developed between 1898 and 1911. In 1935, a new park design was implemented, and the pond, golf course, shelter and carousel were removed. The Sunset Park Pool & Play Center was opened in 1936.
Erected by City of New York/Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 40° 38.82′ N, 74° 0.124′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Sunset Park. Marker can be reached from 7th Avenue just south of 42nd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4200 7th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11232, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sunset Park Pool (a few steps from this marker); The Neighborhood of Sunset Park (a few steps from this marker); Olga Koski House (about
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Additional commentary.
1. Privacy Concerns at Sunset Park Pool
Note: I intentionally forewent the usual wide shot photo of the marker in context. The pool is commonly in use by neighborhood children, and their privacy is utmost concern of the pool staff. They blessed the photos of the markers but asked to only take photos of the markers themselves out of concern for the children's privacy. Please keep this in mind if visiting the Sunset Park Pool.
— Submitted July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
