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NYC Parks Historical Markers

The purpose of this NYC Parks & Recreation program is to place historical identification markers which describe the history of the site, park improvements, and the biography of the person for whom the park is named. These historical signs also offer virtual and physical context to parks, playgrounds, monuments, and landmarks across New York City.
 
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The Heinrich Heine Fountain
1 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Concourse — 300 — Heinrich Heine Fountain — Joyce Kilmer Park
Near East 161 Street west of Grand Concourse, on the right when traveling west.
2 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Fieldston — Memorial Grove — Van Cortlandt Park
Near Broadway (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling north.
3 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Highbridge — 300 — Highbridge Doughboy Statue
On East 161 Street at Jerome Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 161 Street.
4 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Highbridge — 301 — Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park
On Jerome Avenue north of East 164th Street, on the right when traveling north.
5 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Kingsbridge — Marble Hill Playground — 1.646 Acres
On West 230th Street at Marble Hill Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 230th Street.
6 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Melrose — 301 — Melrose Commons Park
On East 163rd Street east of Melrose Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
7 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Melrose — 300 — Railroad Park — .732 acre
On East 161st Street west of Courtlandt Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
8 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Mott Haven — 301 — Evelina Antonetty Playground
On Grand Concourse south of East 149th Street, on the right when traveling south.
9 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Mott Haven — Padre Plaza — .367 Acres
On Saint Ann's Avenue at East 139th Street, on the right when traveling south on Saint Ann's Avenue.
10 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Mott Haven — 301 — PFC Carlos J. Lozada Playground
On East 135th Street just west of Willis Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
11 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Mott Haven — 300 — Saw Mill Playground — 0.920 Acres
On East 140th Street just west of Brook Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
12 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, North Riverdale — Vinmont Veteran Park — 3.523 Acres
On Mosholu Avenue at West 254th Street, on the left when traveling north on Mosholu Avenue.
13 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Parkchester — 301 — Hugh J. Grant Circle
On Hugh J. Grant Circle at Metropolitan Avenue on Hugh J. Grant Circle.
14 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Pelham Bay Park — Bronx Victory Memorial — Pelham Bay Park
Near Charles J. Cimi Place east of Westchester Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
15 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Pelham Bay Park — Glover’s Rock
On Orchard Beach Road, 0.2 miles west of Park Drive, on the right when traveling east.
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16 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Van Cortlandt Park — Van Cortlandt House Museum
Near Broadway (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling north.
17 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, West Bronx — Before the Bronx Terminal Market
Near Exterior Street north of East 150th Street, on the right when traveling south.
18 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, West Bronx — Products and Goods of the Market
Near Exterior Street, 0.2 miles north of East 150th Street, on the right when traveling south. Reported unreadable.
19 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, West Bronx — The Power House
Near Exterior Street, 0.3 miles north of East 150th Street, on the right when traveling south.
20 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, West Bronx — Transportation Links of the Market
Near Exterior Street north of East 150th Street, on the left when traveling north.
21 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Bridge Plaza — Maritcha R. Lyons Park
On Jay Street at Prospect Street, on the right when traveling north on Jay Street.
22 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Bridge Plaza — Trinity Park — .680 acre
On Nassau Street just west of Duffield Street, on the right when traveling west.
23 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights — Adam Yauch Playground — .395 acre
On State Street just east of Columbia Place, on the right when traveling east.
24 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights — Clumber Corner — 1.46 acres
On Prospect Street just west of Adams Street, on the right when traveling west.
25 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Brownsville — Brownsville Recreation Center — 3.017 acres
On Hegeman Avenue at Sackman Street, on the left when traveling west on Hegeman Avenue.
26 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Brownsville — Howard Playground — 1 acre
Near Mother Gaston Boulevard north of Glenmore Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
27 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Brownsville — Howard Playground — 1 acre
On Glenmore Avenue west of Mother Gaston Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
28 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Brownsville — 300 — Van Dyke Playground — 1.398 acre
On Dumont Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Mother Gaston Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
29 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Bushwick — Thomas Boyland Park — 1.82 acres
On Furman Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Broadway, on the right when traveling south. Reported damaged.
30 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Carroll Gardens — Louis Valentine Jr. Ballfield / Carroll Park
On Court Street at President Street, on the left when traveling south on Court Street.
31 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Coney Island — The Cyclone — 1.17 Acres
On Surf Avenue at West 10th Street, on the right when traveling east on Surf Avenue.
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32 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Crown Heights — Shirley Chisholm Park — Brower Park
On Kingston Avenue just north of Park Place, on the left when traveling north.
33 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Cypress Hills — 301 — Rudd Playground
On Aberdeen Street, 0.1 miles north of Bushwick Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
34 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — American Elm — Ulmus americana — Fort Greene Park Tree Trail —
Near Washington Park, 0.1 miles south of Myrtle Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
35 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — Austrian Pine — Pinus nigra — Fort Green Park Tree Trail —
Near Washington Park south of Willoughby Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
36 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — 301 — Betty Carter Park — .23 acres
On Fulton Street at St. Felix Street, on the right when traveling east on Fulton Street.
37 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — 301 — Betty Carter Park
On Fulton Street east of St. Felix Street, on the right when traveling east.
38 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — Commodore Barry Park — 10.39 acres
On Navy Street just north of Concord Street, on the right when traveling north.
39 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — Cuyler Gore — 1.158 acres
On Fulton Street at Cumberland Street, on the right on Fulton Street.
40 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — Delafield Cannon
Near Washington Park just north of Willoughby Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
41 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — Eastern White Pine — Pinus strobus — Fort Greene Park Tree Trail
Near Dekalb Avenue just west of Washington Park, on the right when traveling west. Reported damaged.
42 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — Edmonds Playground — .917 Acre
On Carlton Avenue just south of Dekalb Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
43 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — English Elm — Ulmus procera — Fort Greene Park Tree Trail
Near Washington Park, 0.1 miles south of Willoughby Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Reported damaged.
44 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — European Beech — Fagus sylvatica — Fort Greene Park Tree Trail —
Near Washington Park just north of Dekalb Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
45 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — Ginkgo — Ginkgo biloba — Fort Greene Park Tree Trail —
Near Washington Park just north of Willoughby, on the right when traveling south.
46 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — GreenThumb
On South Portland Avenue just south of Dekalb Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
47 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — Honeylocust — Gleditsia triacanthos — Fort Greene Park Tree Trail —
Near Myrtle Avenue just west of Washington Park, on the right when traveling east.
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48 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — London Plane — Platanus x acerifolia — Fort Greene Park Tree Trail —
Near Myrtle Avenue just west of Washington Park, on the right when traveling east.
49 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — Osage-orange — Maclura pomifera — Fort Greene Park Tree Trail —
Near Dekalb Avenue just west of South Oxford Street, on the right when traveling west.
50 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — 300 — Parham Playground — 1.253 acres
On Adelphi Street north of Dekalb Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Reported unreadable.
51 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — 300 — Parkham Playground — 1.253 acres
On Clermont Avenue north of Dekalb Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
52 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — 300 — Prison Ship Martyrs Monument — Fort Greene Park
Near Myrtle Aenue at North Portland Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
53 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — 301 — Prison Ship Martyrs Monument — Fort Greene Park
Near Washington Park just north of Willoughby Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
54 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — 301 — Spanish Memorial Plaque — Fort Greene Park
Near Washington Park just north of Willoughby Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
55 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Greene — The Greene Garden
On Dekalb Avenue just west of South Portland Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
56 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Fort Hamilton — John J. Carty Park — (illegible) acres
On Fort Hamilton Pkwy near between 95th and 97th Streets, on the right when traveling north.
57 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Gravesend — Lady Moody Square
On Avenue U, on the left when traveling west.
58 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Gravesend — McDonald Playground — 3.485 acres
On McDonald Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
59 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Gravesend — Mickey Kairey Garden
On East 5th Street at Kings Highway, on the left when traveling north on East 5th Street.
60 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Gravesend — PO Jeff Herman Ballfield — McDonald Playground
On McDonald Avenue south of Avenue S, on the right when traveling north.
61 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Kensington — Donald Cook Square — .191 Acre
On Fort Hamilton Parkway at MacDonald Avenue on Fort Hamilton Parkway. Reported permanently removed.
62 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Ocean Hill — 300 — Callahan-Kelly Playground — 3.650 acres
On Police Officer Irma Lozada Way just south of Truxton Street, on the right when traveling south.
63 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Ocean Hill — 300 — Hilltop Playground — 1.095 acres
On Thomas S. Boyland Street just north of Dean Street, on the left when traveling north.
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64 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Ocean Hill — Hull Street Community Garden
On Hull Street east of Mother Gaston Boulevard, on the left when traveling east. Reported unreadable.
65 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Ocean Hill — 300 — Marion & Hopkinson Playground — 0.768 acre
On Marion Street east of Thomas S. Boyland Street, on the right when traveling west.
66 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Ocean Hill — 300 — Marion & Hopkinson Playground — 0.768 acre
On Thomas S. Boyland Street just north of Marion Street, on the right when traveling north.
67 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Ocean Hill — 301 — Weeksville — Weeksville Playground
On Howard Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
68 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Ocean Hill — 301 — Weeksville — Weeksville Playground
On Howard Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
69 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Prospect Heights — Alexander Skene Memorial — Grand Army Plaza
On Vanderbilt Avenue at Flatbush Avenue on Vanderbilt Avenue.
70 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Sheepshead Bay — Bill Brown Playground — 3.214 Acres
On Bedford Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Avenue Y, on the left when traveling north.
71 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Stuyvesant Heights — Fulton Park — 1.987 acres
On Fulton Street west of Stuyvesant Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
72 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Sunset Park — September 11, 2001 Living Memorial Grove — [Sunset Park]
On 41st Street west of 6th Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
73 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Sunset Park — Sunset Park — City of New York/Parks & Recreation
Near 7th Avenue just south of 42nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
74 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Sunset Park — 301 — Sunset Park Pool — Sunset Park
On 7th Avenue just south of 42nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
75 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Sunset Park — The Neighborhood of Sunset Park — City of New York/Parks & Recreation
Near 7th Avenue south of 42nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
76 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Williamsburg — 300 — Ascenzi Square
On North 4th Street at Roebling Street, on the left when traveling north on North 4th Street.
77 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Williamsburg — La Guardia Playground
On South 4th Street at Roebling Street, on the right when traveling east on South 4th Street.
78 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Williamsburg — Popieluszko Square — McCarren Park
On Father Jerzy Popieluszko Walkway just north of Bedford Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
79 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Williamsburg — 301 — Popieluszko Square — McCarren Park
On Nassau Avenue at Father Jerzy Popieluszko Walkway, on the right when traveling east on Nassau Avenue.
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80 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Windsor Terrace — Colonel Donald Cook Square
On McDonald Avenue at Fort Hamilton Parkway, on the left when traveling north on McDonald Avenue.
81 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Windsor Terrace — Sixteenth Street — Brooklyn's Ice Age
On Prospect Park Southwest at Captain Vincent E. Brunton Way, on the right when traveling north on Prospect Park Southwest. Reported unreadable.
82 New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Windsor Terrace — Vanderbilt Street — "By the Still Waters"
On Prospect Park Southwest at Vanderbilt Street, on the right when traveling north on Prospect Park Southwest.
83 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Alphabet City — Fireman’s Garden — .169 acre
On East 8th Street east of Avenue C, on the right when traveling east.
84 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Alphabet City — GreenThumb
On East 8th Street just west of Avenue C, on the left when traveling east.
85 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Alphabet City — 300 — Joseph C. Sauer Park
On East 12th Street west of Avenue B, on the right when traveling east.
86 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Alphabet City — Samuel Sullivan Cox — Tompkins Square Park
On East 7th Street at Avenue A, on the right when traveling west on East 7th Street.
87 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Alphabet City — Slocum Memorial Fountain — Tompkins Square Park
Near East 9th Street.
88 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Alphabet City — Temperance Fountain — Tompkins Square Park
Near Avenue A at East 9th Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
89 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Alphabet City — Tompkins Square Park — 10.5 acres
Near park path at St. Marks's Place at Avenue A, on the left when traveling east.
90 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Battery Park — New York Korean War Veterans Memorial — Battery Park
Near Battery Place near West Street. Reported permanently removed.
91 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Battery Park — New York Korean War Veterans Memorial — Battery Park
On Battery Place south of West Street, on the right when traveling east.
92 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Bloomingdale — Firemen’s Memorial — Riverside Park
On Riverside Drive at W 100th Street, on the right when traveling north on Riverside Drive.
93 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Bloomingdale — Franz Sigel Statue — Riverside Park
On Riverside Drive at W 106th Street, on the left when traveling north on Riverside Drive.
94 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Bloomingdale — 301 — Minerva Bernardino Greenstreet
On West 110th Street at Amsterdam Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West 110th Street.
95 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Bloomingdale — Straus Park — 1912 — City of New York Parks & Recreation —
Near Broadway just south of West 107th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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96 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Bloomingdale — Straus Park — .44 acre
On West 107th Street at West End Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 107th Street.
97 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Bowery — M’Finda Kalunga Garden — Sarah D. Roosevelt Park
On Forsyth Street at Rivington Street, in the median on Forsyth Street. Reported permanently removed.
98 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Bowery — M'Finda Kalunga Garden — Sara D. Roosevelt Park
On Rivington Street just west of Forsyth Street, on the left when traveling west.
99 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Harlem — A. Philip Randolph Square — .074 Acre
On Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard at West 116th Street, on the right when traveling south on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard.
100 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Central Harlem — Dorrance Brooks Square — .038 acre
On West 137th Street at St. Nicholas Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 137th Street. Reported unreadable.

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