14 THE QUEENS COURIER • NOVEMBER 24, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com Second half of Glendale park makeover gets green light from Board 5 BY ANTHONY GIUDICE [email protected] @A_GiudiceReport Plans for the second phase of construction on Evergreen Park in Glendale have been unanimously approved by Community Board 5 (CB 5). The $2.4 million project — which was funded by the New York City Council, Borough President Melinda Katz and the Mayor’s Offi ce — will enhance 1.8 acres of the two playground sections of Evergreen Park, west of the multipurpose asphalt area. Steven Fiedler, chair of the CB 5 Parks Committee, presented the plans to the full board and described what changes and additions will be made during the second phase of construction. According to the plans, this project will: • upgrade and enhance the project area’s pre-existing facilities; • create new site amenities including a playground for ages 5 to 12; • increase play opportunity for children including creative play features; • create a community space with fl exible uses; • increase the park’s green space by including canopy trees; and • accommodate the teachers, students and parents of P.S. 68 with education, exercise and after-school opportunities. The playground area is separated into two sites. One of the sites will have a VISUALITY Saturday, Dec. 3, 8pm “A new ensemble devoted to multidisciplinary events who gathers a handful of very sharp musicians, choreographers and visual artists.” - TimeOut New York All Tickets: $25 www.queenstheatre.org Box Office: 718.760.0064 swing area with 10 swings for children ages 2 to 5, while the second playground area will have the play equipment and new seating areas. “It’s going to be completely redesigned,” Fiedler said of the second playground area within this phase of construction. “The seating area is going to be redesigned with new benches, and there will be benches and tables in the new area.” This current phase is the second of three phases. The third phase will rehabilitate the multipurpose asphalt area of the park once funding becomes available. RIDGEWOOD TIMES/File photo Plans for the second phase of reconstruction for Glendale’s Evergreen Park have been approved by CB 5. PHOTOGRAPHERS WAnTEd! The Queens Courier is looking for a talented pair of eyes to join our team. Experienced, knowledgeable Photographers should contact Editorial at [email protected]
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