Delano-Hitch Recreation Park Rehabilitation Project
Description
A cooperation agreement with New City Parks, Inc. and a NY PLAYS grant application of up to $2.5 million were proposed for the Delano-Hitch park rehab.
Impact summary
A potentially $5 million park rehab could transform Delano-Hitch and connect to the larger Crystal Lake greenway vision.
Applicant
- Name
- New City Parks, Inc.
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Recorded in the meeting · City Council
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council - Sep 24, 2026
The city is applying for a federal Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant of up to $2.5 million (50% match) to complete more of the Delano-Hitch master plan, after already winning $2 million from NY Plays.
City Council - May 21, 2026
A cooperation agreement with New City Parks, Inc. and a NY PLAYS grant application of up to $2.5 million were proposed for the Delano-Hitch park rehab.
Related issues (3)
Delano-Hitch Recreation Park grant application
The city applied for up to $150,000 in World Cup-related grant money for two mini soccer pitches, part of a Phase Two plan adding playgrounds and fields.
Delano-Hitch Recreation Park Rehabilitation
A partnership with New City Parks plus a NY PLAYS grant application of up to $2.5 million could finally fund major playground and park improvements. The catch: the city hasn't identified its $500,000 match yet, and the application is due June 15.
Delano-Hitch Recreation Park Rehabilitation Grant
Residents pushed hard for the council to apply for a state grant through New City Parks that could fund a ground-up, inclusive playground at Delano Hitch — possibly worth millions. The application deadline is mid-June, and the item was added to the next work session.
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