Penn South Playground Reconstruction

  • Design
    100% complete
  • Procurement
    40% complete
  • Construction
    0% complete

This project will reconstruct Penn South Playground.

Project Notes

Project Update: The solicitation documents have been issued to contractors, and Parks is awaiting the submission of bids.

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: June 2023
Projected Completion Date: June 2024
Completion Date: June 2024

Procurement

Start Date: June 2024
Projected Completion Date: March 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 $3 million and $5 million
Funding Sources:
  • Borough President
  • City Council
  • Mayoral
Design of Penn South Playground Reconstruction

Location

Penn South Playground, Manhattan
West 26th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues
Community Board: 04

 

Project Staff

Project Liaison: Steve Simon
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Last updated: 06/30/2025