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Alfred E. Smith Statue

This bronze statue by Charles Keck (1875–1951) depicts Alfred Emanuel Smith (1873–1944), a Lower East Side boy who rose to the highest political office in New… Read More

Governor Alfred E. Smith Park

This park honors Governor Alfred Emanuel Smith (1873-1944), who rose from the Lower East Side as the son of Irish immigrants to become a New York State and City… Read More

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Recreation Centers
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center
In observance of
Independence Day,
all recreation centers
will be closed on
Friday, July 4, 2025.
Recreation Centers
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center
Beginning Monday, July 7 through Friday, August 22, 2025, the Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center will be closed for NYC Parks Summer Camp operations from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Recreation Center members will have access to the center during the hours of 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday – Friday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  This center will reopen for full access to members and the public on Monday, August 25, 2025.