NYC Parks Unveils New $6.6 Million Construction of Yolanda Garcia Park

NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, joined Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr., Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr., Nos Quedamos President and CEO Jessica Clemente, Bronx Community Board 3 District Manager John Dudley, Bronx Community Board 1 District Manager Cedric Loftin, students and staff from P.S. 29, and community members to cut the ribbon on the new Yolanda Garcia Park. The $6.6 million project was funded by a $4.8 million allocation from Mayor Bill de Blasio, $1.2 million from Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr., and $500,000 from Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. The new Yolanda Garcia Park includes a playground, spray shower are, shade elements, a diversity of passive seating areas, a drinking fountain, large green spaces and an adult fitness area. The design also includes fencing, security lighting, and a fully accessible comfort station. The playground is comprised of ADA accessible toddler and preschool elements, and mor