Julio Carballo Fields Explained
Julio Carballo Fields is a park in the Hunt's Point section of The Bronx, New York City. Originally called Manida Park, it was renamed in 1997 to honor Julio Carballo (1950–1996), who ran a neighborhood youth baseball program in the 1970s and 1980s.[1] The park was originally constructed in 1992 as a temporary field for baseball and softball games, and transferred to the New York City Department of Parks in 1993. At the time, it was one of only three parks in Hunt's Point.[2]
The park underwent a $1 million renovation starting in 2006.[3] At that time, the ball fields were reconstructed, landscaping done and play equipment, a spray shower, and picnic area were installed. The renovation was completed in 2008 at an ultimate cost of $2 million,[4] [5] with the project marred by a contractor bribery scandal.[6] [7]
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Notes and References
- Web site: Julio Carballo Fields Highlights : NYC Parks. www.nycgovparks.org. 2020-03-13.
- News: Weir. Richard. NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT: HUNTS POINT; Weedy Slice of Riverfront Pits Enclave Against the City. 2000-01-02. The New York Times. 2020-03-13. en-US. 0362-4331.
- Web site: Julio Carballo Fields News - Parks & Recreation Breaks Ground On $1 Million In Renovations At Manida Park In Hunt's Point : NYC Parks. www.nycgovparks.org. 2020-03-13.
- Web site: New HP fields opened. Marinaccio. Amanda. September 24, 2008. Bronx Times. 2020-03-13.
- Web site: Julio Carballo Fields News - Parks Cuts The Ribbon On $2 Million In Renovations At Manida Park In Hunt's Point : NYC Parks. www.nycgovparks.org. 2020-03-13.
- Web site: April 13, 2012. A.G. Schneiderman Announces Indictment Of Former NYC Parks Employee For Bid-Rigging And Accepting Bribes. New York State Attorney General. 2020-03-13.
- Web site: Lestch. Corinne. September 21, 2012. Former city Parks Dept. manager gets jail for taking $30,000 in bribes. NY Daily News. en. 2020-03-13.
