Jackie Robinson Park
Jackie Robinson Park (formerly Colonial Park) is a public park in the Hamilton Heights and Harlem neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City. The approximately 12.77-acre (5.17 ha) park is bounded by Bradhurst Avenue to the east, 155th Street to the north, Edgecombe Avenue to the west, and 145th Street to the south. The park has baseball fields, basketball courts, restrooms, and a bandshell, which are arranged around the park's steep terrain. It also includes the Jackie Robinson Play Center, which consists of a recreation center and a pool. Jackie Robinson Park is maintained by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks).
| Jackie Robinson Park | |
|---|---|
The curved stairway from Edgecombe Avenue and 150th Street, looking down toward the dance terrace | |
| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Hamilton Heights and Harlem, Manhattan, New York City |
| Coordinates | 40°49′36″N 73°56′28″W |
| Area | 12.77 acres (5.17 ha) |
| Created | 1911 |
| Operated by | NYC Parks |
| Public transit access | Subway: to 155th Street to 145th Street to 155th Street Bus: M2, M3, M10, Bx6, Bx6 SBS, Bx19 |
New York City Landmark | |
| Designated | April 10, 2007 |
| Reference no. | 2238 |
| Designated entity | Bathhouse facade and pool |
New York City Landmark | |
| Designated | April 10, 2007 |
| Reference no. | 2239 |
| Designated entity | Bathhouse interior |
The land for the park was acquired from 1894 to 1899 and the first section opened in 1911 as Colonial Park. Aymar Embury II designed the pool, which was constructed from 1935 to 1936 as part of a Works Progress Administration project. During the mid-20th century, the park received most of its other recreational facilities. The park was renamed after baseball player Jackie Robinson in 1978. The pool was extensively refurbished from 1978 to 1980. The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the park, as well as the lobby of the Jackie Robinson Play Center, as city landmarks in 2007.