Phelps Park - Binghamton, NY - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

From the Facebook page:
There is a "neighborhood organization promoting an under utilized park for the benefit of the local neighborhood children."
"THE BINGHAMTON PRESS, TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 22, 1930.
"Land for Park in Brandywine Area Accepted
Council Receives Deed to Property From Mr. and Mrs. Phelps
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The Common Council, at an adjourned meeting Monday night, accepted a deed to 27 acres of land In the upper section of the Brandywine swamp area from Mr. and Mrs. Z. Bennett Phelps. This action constituted formal acceptance of the land, although it previously had been accepted by resolution. The deed given by Mr. and Mrs. Phelps stipulates that the land is to be used for playground, park or school site purposes, with tho exception of a strip 200 feet wide on the easterly side, which may be used for Industrial purposes if desired. ......""

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Name: Phelps Park Street Location: 600 State Street Local Municipality: Binghamton State/Province, etc.: NY Country: USA Web Site: [Web Link] Memorial/Commemoration: The land was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Z. Bennett Phelps. Picnic Facilities: 3 grills, 3 picnic tables Recreational Facilities: - Playground, including slides and swings - 3 grills, 3 picnic tables - 2 half court basketball courts - Greenspace, on street parking only Traditional Geocaches: No caches currently Date Established: Not listed Monuments/Statues: Not listed Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed Fountains: Not listed Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed Special Events: Not listed

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