(ROOSEVELT, N.Y.) – As the $9.3 million overhaul of Roosevelt’s Centennial Park nears completion, Nassau County Legislature Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) toured the cutting-edge recreation complex with Roosevelt Public Library Director Joy Rankin on Thursday, July 10.
Improvements at the facility include a miniature turf soccer pitch; renovated handball, tennis and basketball courts; a rebuilt playground with three age- specific play areas; a state-of-the-art splash pad spray park; a walking path with exercise stations; shading structures; a picnic area; video surveillance equipment; new vinyl fencing; a viewing area with bleachers; energy-efficient lighting; and more.
Sidewalks around the perimeter of the park and pathways within the park were replaced as part of the project, and the administration building was improved and overhauled to make it an additional park entrance point.
Capital infrastructure funding for the project was secured by former Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams. As the representative of the reapportioned District 6 – which includes the entirety of Roosevelt –Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Mulé has fought for the project’s completion since 2024.
“Prior to its grand opening, workers are diligently painting, installing lighting, completing landscaping, finishing fencing and power-washing the park so that it is ready for its triumphant grand opening,” Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Mulé said. ““I am happy to see the tremendous progress that has been achieved during the last two months – and I know that Centennial Park will be a cherished gem for countless families in the Roosevelt community for years to come!”
PHOTO CREDITS – Office of Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mulé