Aug. 27, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation announced plans for capital improvement projects at three green spaces in Corona.

The first project is the reconstruction of the Josephine Caminiti Playground, located along Corona Avenue and 102nd Street. The scope of the work includes bringing in modern playground equipment, updated safety surfacing, new spray showers and enhanced accessibility, as well as expanded seating. This $6.9 million project is currently in its early stages of construction and is expected to be completed no later than July 2026.

Renovations are also planned for the basketball courts and the adjacent entrance at Park of the Americas, located at 103-08 42nd Ave. In addition to rebuilding the basketball courts, the project also c

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