The Conservancy is thrilled to announce that, thanks to the leadership and commitment of Council member Keith Powers, the Parks Department will be able to start the upgrade of the small park at the end of east 55th street. An amount of $1.5million was included in the recently adopted City capital budget –- approximately half of the cost to refurbish the small park between buildings 25 and 45 Sutton Place South. The scope of work for this first phase will include an accessibility ramp, better lighting and better security fencing. 

      The firm of Matthews/Nielsen Architects redesigned the park along with the five other Sutton Place parks, excluding the new Promenade area. More changes are to come as we continue to raise funds for beautifying our special parks along the East River.