Borough President Vito Fossella Allocates Funding To Renovate Playground At Clove Lakes Park

Borough President Vito Fossella and Borough City Parks Commissioner Joseph Homsey walked through Clove Lakes Park to announce a major capital funding allocation that will renovate the playground and update the park’s infrastructure.

To kickstart the improvements, Borough President Fossella is allocating $5.7 million to completely renovate the playground -- which has not received a makeover in decades. This investment joins a previous $5 million allocation to renovate one of the park’s ballfields, which is currently in the planning process.

The playground overhaul will feature brand-new play equipment, a spray shower, fencing, and drainage.

“Clove Lakes Park is an iconic gem with a little bit of everything for everyone," said Borough President Fossella. "We thank Commissioner Homsey for working with us to make this park even more special by bringing the playground forward to the modern day. Staten Island families deserve the best and here at Clove Lakes Park, they’re going to get the best.”

Borough Commissioner Homsey thanked Borough President Fossella for his continued commitment to improving Staten Island's parks.

“The reconstruction of Clove Lakes Park’s playground will bring all-new play equipment, a spray shower to keep kids cool on hot summer days, and other upgrades while making the site safer and more resilient than ever,” said Borough Commissioner Homsey. "We’re grateful to Borough President Fossella for funding this project that will make one of Staten Island’s greatest parks even better.”