Governor Kathy Hochul today awarded $3 million in State capital funding to Riverside Park Conservancy for improvements to the pavilion and public restrooms at Dinosaur Playground in Riverside Park. The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) will administer this funding.
“When governments invest in our parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities, we are investing in our children’s health and future,” Governor Hochul said. “As New York’s first mom governor, I am proud to offer this financial support to Riverside Park Conservancy for improvements into the Dinosaur Playground facilities. This funding will ensure that families have a safe and welcoming community space to get offline, get outside and come together.”
Dinosaur Playground, located in Riverside Park near West 97th Street, is a popular neighborhood playground used by families throughout the Upper West Side. Its historic pavilion was built in the 1930s and contains the only public restrooms in the immediate area. Decades of heavy use and water infiltration have left the building with deteriorated interiors, rusted doors and partitions, outdated fixtures, poor lighting, damaged ceilings and accessibility challenges.
The renovation will make possible a comprehensive upgrade of the restrooms, including durable new finishes, improved lighting, updated fixtures and accessibility improvements. The project also includes roof, terrace and stair repairs; new waterproofing; restoration of masonry, ironwork, windows and other architectural details; upgraded drinking fountains; and a new water service, meter and backflow-prevention system.
Today’s announcement complements Governor Hochul’s Unplug and Play Initiative. Unplug and Play is making statewide investments in recreational infrastructure that give children and families more opportunities to be active, spend time outdoors, and connect with one another. The initiative includes New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS), which has awarded more than $67.5 million for 89 projects across all 10 regions of New York State. Additionally, it includes the Statewide Investment in More Swimming (NY SWIMS), which has awarded nearly $260 million to 79 projects to build and improve swimming facilities across New York State, and Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS), which has awarded $100 million to 30 community center projects. An additional $75 million has been made available for a second round of NY BRICKS funding.
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