Williamsbridge Oval
| Williamsbridge Oval Park | |
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A typical July evening in Williamsbridge Oval | |
| Type | Neighborhood Park |
| Location | The Bronx, New York City, NY, US |
| Coordinates | 40°52′39″N 73°52′39″W / 40.877539°N 73.877515°W |
| Area | 19.75 acres (7.99 ha) |
| Created | 1934 |
| Operated by | New York City Department of Parks and Recreation |
The Williamsbridge Oval is a park located in the Norwood neighborhood of The Bronx, New York, New York. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.[1]
History
The Williamsbridge Oval Park was built on the site of the Williamsbridge Reservoir after the reservoir was drained and the land transferred to the Parks Department in 1934.[2] The park was officially opened on Sept 11th, 1937.[3]
Attractions
Williamsbridge Oval has multiple playgrounds, a large tennis court, basketball court, track and field, a dog run, playground spray showers, chess tables, ornamental flower beds and walking paths shaded by trees.[4]
A recreation center was opened in 2013 after extensive renovations.[5]
The park hosts community and NYC Parks sponsored events all year round.
In popular culture
- In Penny Marshall's film Awakenings (1990), Robin Williams' and Robert DeNiro's characters are filmed taking a walk through the Williamsbridge Oval park.[6]
Image gallery
A winter snowfall in Williamsbridge Oval Park
Williamsbridge Oval Park Recreation Center
References
- ↑ "Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 5/11/15 through 5/15/15". National Park Service. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ↑ "Before They Were Parks". New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
- ↑ "Williamsbridge Oval Playground". New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ↑ "Park Cuts Ribbon on New Playgrounds and Basketball Courts at Williamsbridge Oval Park". New York Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ↑ "Parks Cuts The Ribbon On New Playgrounds And Basketball Courts At Williamsbridge Oval Park". New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ↑ "Awakenings Filming Locations". International Movie Database. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
External links
- New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Williamsbridge Oval Park Page
- New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Page
- Friends of the Williamsbridge Oval
Coordinates: 40°52′39″N 73°52′39″W / 40.877539°N 73.877515°W