- City:
- Brooklyn, New York City, NY
- Site Type:
- Parks and Recreation, Playgrounds
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
- Started:
- 1941
Description
The New York Times reported in late 1941 that WPA laborers had begun construction of a new playground at 3rd Ave. and 64th St. in Brooklyn, NY. The 1.25-acre plot was to contain several recreational facilities.
Source notes
"WPA to Build One in Manhattan and Two in Brooklyn"; The New York Times, October 2, 1941.Site originally submitted by Evan Kalish on April 15, 2014.
Contribute to this Site
We welcome contributions of additional information on any New Deal site.
Submit More Information or Photographs for this New Deal SiteOne comment on “Father Tom Joyce Sports Complex – Brooklyn NY”
Join the Conversation
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Anna Fabela
Hi what is the address for your soccer field? Thanks