Drew Playground

Drew Playground [OpenStreetMap]

On June 18, 1987, Commissioner Stern renamed the property Drew Playground in remembrance of Daniel Drew (1797-1879), a lesser-known steamboat entrepreneur. Drew Playground is situated within the Bronx neighborhood of Morrisania, which is bounded by the Cross Bronx Expressway, Prospect Avenue, East 161st Street, and Webster Avenue.

A very small playground at Fulton Av bet. E 169 St and E 170 St in the Bronx

Founded November 8, 1864 — 161 years ago

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