4 JULY 6, 2017 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
Many improvements coming to Principe Park in Maspeth
BY EMILY DAVENPORT
EDAVENPORT@QNS.COM / @QNS
After a thorough and collaborative
design process, the
city Department of Parks and
Recreation unveiled the fi nal renovation
plan for Frank Principe Park in
Maspeth.
“Over the years, I have heard
complaints from countless residents,
frustrated with the conditions of their
fi elds,” said Councilwoman Elizabeth
Crowley, who is putting $6.8 million
toward the renovation. “In 2014, we
secured the funding for a total renovation
of the fi elds, and now we have the
design that will benefi t families right
here in the community for generations
to come.”
Frank Principe Park (formerly
known as Maurice Park) hasn’t had a
major renovation since the 1980s. The
renovation plans seek to replace the
current four natural turf ball fi elds
with one new, synthetic-turf soccer
fi eld and bleachers, and two new synthetic
turf, multi-use ballfi elds with
accessible dugouts and amenities.
The plans also call for a new entrance
along Maurice Avenue, as well
as improved park entry at the existing
comfort station, a reconstructed perimeter
fence, new electrical conduit
and pull boxes to allow for future fi eld
lighting and enhanced site amenities
such as bleachers, misting stations and
water fountains.
Crowley held several visioning sessions
in which the community could
weigh in on what would best benefi t
local families, athletes and seniors. After
taking all of their suggestions into
consideration, the Parks Department
produced their fi nal design.
“Frank Principe Park honors a community
leader who fought for open
space in Maspeth. We’re proud to continue
Frank’s legacy by collaborating
with the community on this great design
for new soccer and soft ball fi elds,”
said Queens Parks Commissioner
Dorothy Lewandowski. “I would like
to thank Council member Crowley for
her tremendous allocation to this project,
and we look forward to breaking
ground by the end of this year.”
The renovation project is currently in
procurement and is expected to break
ground this fall. The full renovation
is expected to be complete by fall 2018.
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