An ongoing construction project at Morningside Park in South Harlem aims to improve the infrastructure and pedestrian experience at one of the area’s most historic parks. Located between 110th and 123rd Streets, the park comprises around 30 acres of public space including open greens, lush landscaping, softball fields, playgrounds, a runners’ track, a pond, and open paved plazas for community events.
Plans for the reconstruction project were unanimously approved by the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission, which has jurisdiction over new constructions and improvement projects in the city’s historic districts and existing properties. The scope of work will focus on rehabilitating the southeastern edge of the park. Improvements will include a newly paved runners’ track, pedestrian pathways, and new public benches.
Construction poster at the gated section of Morningside Park
There will also be a new cafe kiosk within the park along Manhattan Avenue near West 112th Street. The kiosk will replace a similar structure that has sat vacant since 2003. According to reports, the city has not yet identified a vendor to take over the space.
TBO Sitescapes, the project’s general contractor, broke ground in December 2022 and is expected to complete the work by August 2023. Total project costs hover around $950,000.
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More than anything the city needs to increase security in this park. Many more cops, cameras, lightening etc are necessary.
I think they already did increase the security after the 2019 incident.
Much needed, but Mount Morris/Marcus Garvey and St Nicholas parks are in far worse shape.