This map represents what the Sunnyside United Dog Society has been advocating for, plans courtesy of SUDS.
June 30, 2010 By Christian Murray
Lou Lodati Park will be undergoing a $1.4 million rehabilitation, which will include a dog run, according to councilman Jimmy Van Bramer. The park is located on Skillman Ave (bet. 42nd and 43rd).
The completion of the overhaul should take about two years, with the design phase about to begin.
Half the funds for the rehabilitation are coming from Van Bramer’s office, with the borough president’s office kicking in the rest.
Van Bramer said that the entire park will be resurfaced and it will include well-marked sports fields.
“While the park is in functional, active use — it needs to be resurfaced, since the concrete is uneven and could cause injuries,” Van Bramer said, adding that “many folks have also asked for a dog run.”
He said it was too early in the design phase to say what sports fields will be incorporated as part of the park. However, he did say the basketball courts will be revamped. There will be some trees and additional green space, he added.
The Torsney Playground, which is adjacent to the park, will remain unchanged.
