Parks and Recreation

It is important that all citizens have access to quality parks and an adequate amount of green space in the City. These parks greatly add to the value of our neighborhood and provide a place for children and adults to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This year alone Council Member Crowley helped fund a $1 million renovation of the Forest Park Tennis Courts, allocated $300,000 toward a restoration of the Juniper Valley Park Handball Courts, and secured $1.75 million for our Parks Department. Elizabeth is always looking for ways to utilize new spaces in the district. If you see a potential park space, please let us know at 718-366-3900.

Parks Cuts Ribbon On Second Phase Of Renovations To Juniper South Playground

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In the News

“I want to thank Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski, and Queens Borough President Helen Marshall for their continued support of parks throughout Queens,” said Council Member Elizabeth Crowley. “Juniper Valley Park was my local playground as a child, and it continues to improve with each passing year. Children can now play on the new [...]

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Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley Participates in Annual Forest Park 5k Race

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Parks and Recreation

Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley joined over 200 runners this Sunday for the Annual Forest Park 5k Fun Run. The race benefited the Forest Park Trust, Inc. – an organization that provides free educational, recreational and cultural events in Forest Park for people of all ages. Elizabeth and a team of staff members took off [...]

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Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley Calls Upon Department of Health to Increase Pesticide Use in 30th District

September 30, 2011

Glendale

Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley has called upon the Department of Health to increase spraying in order to safeguard against the spread of the West Nile Virus in the communities of Middle Village, Maspeth, Richmond Hill, Ridgewood, Woodhaven and Glendale. While the DOH treated some catch basins in the area this past weekend, residents have [...]

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Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley, Parks Borough Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski, Local Residents Cut Ribbon at New Handball Courts

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Middle Village

On Tuesday July 19, 2011, Council Member Elizabeth S. Crowley (D-30, Queens), Parks Department Borough Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski community leaders and park users gathered to celebrate the opening of the recently renovated handball courts at Juniper Valley Park. At the ribbon-cutting, athletes of all ages tested out the new playing area and enjoyed the afternoon [...]

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