Martinez Playground Explained

Martinez Playground
Alt Name:Blue Park
Type:Urban park
Location:Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City
Coordinates:40.7091°N -73.9444°W
Established:1957
Created:New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
Terrain:Concrete
Publictransit:New York City Subway

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Open:All year

Martinez Playground is a public park in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City. It is located on Scholes Street between Manhattan and Graham Avenues.[1]

Origins

Martinez Playground honors Thelma Martinez (1918-1987), a life-long resident of New York City and a 30-year resident of the nearby Williamsburg Houses. Martinez' extensive work in the neighborhood included a special commitment to the park, formerly known as Williamsburg Playground.[2] [3] [4]

On October 10, 1957 the City, in agreement with the New York City Housing Authority, leased the property to the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to use for park and playground purposes.

Facilities

"Blue Park" Skatepark

The Martinez Playground Skate Park, known as Blue Park Skate Park or Blue Park, was built in 2012–2013 and features manual pads of different shapes and sizes in a basketball court.[5] [6] The obstacles were built by California Skateparks.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Martinez Playground : NYC Parks. www.nycgovparks.org. January 6, 2020.
  2. Web site: Martinez Playground Highlights : NYC Parks. www.nycgovparks.org. January 6, 2020.
  3. Web site: Martinez Playground in Brooklyn. A Great Big City. en. January 6, 2020.
  4. Web site: Martinez Playground. Kidklass Community. en-US. January 6, 2020.
  5. Web site: Blue Park. Quartersnacks.com. en-US. January 6, 2020.
  6. Web site: JENKEM'S NEWBIE GUIDE TO BROOKLYN SPOTS. May 29, 2018. Jenkem Magazine. en. January 6, 2020.
  7. Web site: November 17, 2013. SKATE SPOT AT MARTINEZ PLAYGROUND IN BROOKLYN, NY. Spohn Ranch. January 6, 2020.