Zimmerman Playground Reconstruction

  • Design
    100% complete
  • Procurement
    60% complete
  • Construction
    0% complete

This project will reconstruct Zimmerman Playground including play equipment, safety surface, spray shower, basketball courts, fitness equipment, security lighting, site furnishings, pavements, planting, drainage, and utilities.

Project Notes

Project Update: Parks has reviewed bids received for this contract and identified the lowest apparent bidder. Working with external agencies, Parks is now reviewing the bid and the vendor’s qualifications.

The completion date has changed. To learn more about why schedules change, please visit the How We Build Parks page.

Project Timeline

Design

Assigned & Start Date: October 2022
Projected Completion Date: January 2024
Completion Date: January 2024

Procurement

Start Date: January 2024
Projected Completion Date: February 2026
Adjusted Completion Date: December 2025

Construction

The average time for construction is 12-18 months. The construction timeline for this specific contract will be established at the conclusion of the procurement phase.

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Funding

Total Funding: Between $5 million and $10 million
Funding Sources:
  • City Council
  • Mayoral

Location

Zimmerman Playground, Bronx
Britton Street between Olinville Avenue and Barker Avenue
Community Board: 11

 

Project Staff

Project Liaison: Katerine Borrome
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Last updated: 06/30/2025