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SITE LOCATION: W. 8th St. & Washington St. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, & OPPORTUNITIES

CLASSIFICATION: Park Nestled in the historic Garment District, this park provides a surprising
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4 amount of amenities for its small size. Visitors have access to numerous

Central
PARK DISTRICT: benches and picnic tables, all under mature shade trees. The shade
and clean paving around the site add to its appeal as an urban park. The
ESTABLISHED: 1990 park is easily walkable for nearby residents or business employees.
ACREAGE: .76 acres Small events could easily be hosted at this location, allowing some
opportunity for revenue. Opportunities for improvement include:
• Restoration of the fountain to working order
PARK AMENITIES

• Benches (7)
• Bicycle Racks (1)
• Fountain (1)
• Landmark (1)
• Old Park Sign (1)
• Pedestrian Lighting (16) PARK ASSESSMENT RATING
• Picnic Tables (4)
• Regulatory Sign (1) RATING KEY: 0-24 ACCEPTABLE; 25-49 POOR; 50-74 GOOD; 75-100 EXCELLENT
• Trash Receptacles (8)
UNACCEPTABLE POOR GOOD ✓ EXCELLENT

Usability-10 Comfort/Character-31

Accessibility-18 Amenities-24 TOTAL SCORE

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