DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. 



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Twenty-first and Twenty-second avenues, along the lower plat- 

 form of the bluff, and making a broad promenade on the top of 

 the bluff, with a background of grass and shrubbery. 



The grading of the driveway is now in progress, and when the 

 work is completed the place cannot fail to be a popular resort. 



At Tompkins Park the fences along the lines of the walks were 

 removed during the past summer, and the children allowed on the 

 grass. As a result the grass is a little worn, but the damage is 



BUILDING THE ENTRANCE TO DYKER BEACH. 



not irreparable, and the fact is demonstrated that free use can be 

 made of the grass in this park without much damage being done. 

 New Lots Playground, a new square, of about six acres in ex- 

 tent, is now in process of grading and covering with top soil in 

 readiness for laying out and planting. The plan will embrace an 

 encircling walk within the fence line through a plantation of trees. 

 An open center lawn for children's games, with an occasional tree 

 for shade, and a row of sycamore trees near the curb line outside 

 will be planted, and the park will be enclosed with a fence of iron 

 pickets. 



