Thomas Jefferson Park
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2180 1st Ave (btwn E 111th & E 114th St) New York , NY 10029 United States
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Check out the Thomas Jefferson Pool, constructed between 1935-37 it was designated in 2007. The cheif architectural feature is the U-shaped bath house , with decorative brickwork and cast stone.
L. Brower Hatcher's 18ft sculpture , El Arbol de Esperanza, includes bronze figures made by local students. Look up to see what they created! http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcla/html/panyc/hatcher.shtml
The holidays mean that this park is overrun with families in need of urban respite. While the space is well laid out, it's volume is too heavy for it's size. Barbecue grill central!!! Cool sculptures .
Spend some quality time with your licensed pup at the Thomas Jefferson Park Dog Run . For info on dog licensing visit: http://on.nyc.gov/M85uPu. For more info about dog runs visit: http://bit.ly/Ra5S4w
The workout area has pull-up bars of different heights, monkey bars , parallel bars , flat and incline benches & agility stations. Blog with video: https://yoked.net/blogs/workouts/thomas-jefferson-park
No it's NOT open yet, but it is being built and with the proliferation of the skaters that are infiltrating these parts it's a good thing. This will be one of (3) located in Manhattan. stay tuned !
Though just a few blocks long, Jefferson park is constantly bustling with activity -- from runners and pick-up basketball games to DIY outdoor fitness seekers and families.
See the sculpture "Tomorrow's Wind" by Melvin Edwards. The abstract welded steel piece featuring a polished disc and crescent-like shape are indicative of the sculptor's large-scale public art pieces.
Around the recreation center at Thomas Jefferson Park , you'll find one of the new public wi-fi hotspots provided by AT&T and New York City in parks across the five boroughs. Nice!
Are you ready to Make NYC Your Gym and Walk NYC! Enjoy hour long walks with other NYers on Fridays from 11am-12pm. For more information email rsvpwalknyc@parks.nyc.gov.
20 Parks in NYC to get free public wi-fi starting in the fall, but you can enjoy it now around the recreation center at Thomas Jefferson Park . Read more
Playyground, bball, soccer , rec center, pool, bbq , track , handball, dog run , and LOTS more. A gem of a park !
Pack a lunch and eat there then go for a nice walk and stop and rest for a while.
For a great time , make sure to stop by Jefferson Park ????????????????????????
Don't forget to check out Tom's Dog Run . https://www.facebook.com/TomsDogRun
Pick up after your animal. They would do the same.
A surprise oasis in the middle of east Harlem (via Scoville) Read more
Connect to free Wi-Fi, courtesy of AT&T.
Chilling in Jefferson Park
Great park ! Keep it clean !
A DJ at the park on fathers day? I'll take it!
Joggin! Then the Loooove Cafe :)
Infested with rats
lovin the park :)
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On my way home girls night with my girl mel aka e.z breezy - Dennesa Andrea Usher
Ideal for walking and running. Not bad scenery either. - Chris Myers
Beautiful place and views! Great place to have lunch or just get out of the city, while your still in it. - Momentous Promotions
The torta sandwich bread, toasted in a panini press is to die for. - Matthew North
New York is very an expensive city and probably,hear this is the only place where you can really find good deals from food to furniture. Try it. - fred rodrigues
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Park
Place United States » New York » East Harlem