NYC Parks has completed a $4.3 million reconstruction of Jennie Jerome Playground at 1650 Jerome Avenue in Tremont, The Bronx. Funded by the NYC Mayor’s Office, reconstruction efforts delivered upgraded recreational amenities as part of the Community Parks Initiative. Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa joined Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, Community Board 5, and local residents to cut the ribbon on the project. Work was
The revitalized playground now features new play equipment designed for children of all abilities, with separate areas for ages 2–5 and 5–12. A spray shower, picnic tables, and new seating areas were added to improve comfort for families. The project also included upgraded pavement and curbs, enhanced security lighting, and improved water supply and drainage systems.
Photograph of Jennie Jerome Playground, via NYC Parks.
New shade trees and dense plantings were installed to mitigate heat and buffer noise from the nearby Cross Bronx Expressway, while sections of perimeter fencing were lowered to make the space more inviting. The playground is named after Jennie Jerome, daughter of financier Leonard Jerome and mother of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The site was acquired by NYC Parks in 1950 during construction of the expressway.
Photograph of Jennie Jerome Playground, via NYC Parks.
Jennie Jerome Playground is located near the 176th Street station on the 4 train and is also accessible from the Burnside Avenue and Tremont Avenue stations, serving the B and D trains.
“Jennie Jerome Playground is an oasis of recreation in a dense urban environment, offering Bronx children a safe place to play and stay active,” said NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa. “This site was upgraded through our Community Parks Initiative, which enhances park equity by improving public spaces in high-need neighborhoods.”
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The sections of the Cross Bronx Expressway that are depressed (I.e., below street level) should be capped. The road exacerbates childhood asthma.
I don’t disagree the CBE should be capped but by the time they would ever get to it most emissions would be eliminated by electric vehicles.
Don’t forget your inhaler kids…
Oh, NYC! I hope this community park is well used and I don’t begrudge investing this money in the neighborhood. But, for a park about twice the size of my backyard, that is a lofty price tag for what is shown in the pictures. Some people made a very nice mint off the renovation.
NYC: I’ll be glad to build a very nice swing set for $800,000.00.
Regarding air pollution, I understand it’s not an ideal location, but at least there is something.
In 1930, $4.3 million dollars bought you about a half mile and two stations of modern independent subway.
From what is shown in the photos it looks more like a $430,000 project.