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Matthews-Palmer Playground Re-Opens in Hell's Kitchen

8/7/2018

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Children play in sprinkler, Matthews-Palmer Playground, Hell's Kitchen, New York City
Tuesday, July 31, Matthews-Palmer playground formally re-opened after closing well over a year ago for  renovation. Some of us doubted it would reopen. Such is New York City.

Located across the street from the venerable Hartley House, the playground has been a cornerstone of Hell's Kitchen childhood and community since it opened in 1937 as the 45th Street Playground.

The playground is currently named after HK social activists May Matthews and Alexandra Palmer. 

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