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Haffen Park
Named after Louis F. Haffen, first Borough President of the Bronx. In 1996 Haffen Park received new modular play equipment (including slides, clatter bridges, and ladders), safety surfacing and paving. In 2006, a $1.2 million reconstruction project included the installation of a new synthetic turf field for both baseball and soccer, and a refurbished ballfield fence.
A large neighborhood park at Hammersley Ave. to Burke Ave. bet. Ely Ave. and Gunther Ave. in the Bronx
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Founded October 2, 1958 — 64 years ago
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