Friends of Michael Davidson Playground

06/03/2026

Hey: Council Member Julie Won invited us to this block party on Saturday, June 13th. Looking forward to celebrating the arrival of our beautiful new playground!

03/15/2026

Almost done!

03/15/2026

03/15/2026

We’re excited to see the long-awaited Lt. Michael Davidson Playground nearly ready to open. Michael grew up right across the street and played here as a child. Years later, he would go on to serve our city as a firefighter and hero who gave his life in the line of duty. It’s deeply meaningful that generations of children will now play in a space that carries his name and honors his legacy. ❤️🚒 Friends of Michael Davidson Playground New York City Fire Department (FDNY)Council Member Julie Won

02/17/2020

77 Reasons Kids Need Playgrounds

Playgrounds offer benefits for kids that help advance children physically and emotionally. Given the health benefits, experts agree playgrounds are essential.

11/08/2019

Check out the front page news in this week's Woodside Herald. Also, on page 7, a letter to the editor by the president of the New York City Fire Marshals Benevolent Association. Woodside, New York Sunnyside Gardens Woodside Herald New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Nyc Parks & Recreation Partnerships for Parks

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11/06/2019

We're on the map!

Zip Code:11377 Community Board: 02 Council Member: James Van Bramer Park ID: Q516 Acreage: 0.23 Property Type: Undeveloped

11/01/2019

"That is what happens when you name a park after a local hero who was born and raised in the neighborhood..." Bill Parry

Considering it was a midweek dedication of a small park on the border between Sunnyside and Woodside, the crowd that gathered at the old Phipps Playground Wednesday was huge. That is what happens when you name a park after a local hero who was born and raised in the neighborhood. The quarter-acre pa...

10/30/2019

A beautiful tribute in Sunnyside this morning with New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Commissioner Nigro, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Commissioner Silver, NYC Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, and hundreds of New York’s Bravest. Paula Davidson spoke eloquently about her son and expressed her gratitude on behalf of the Davidson family.

10/25/2019

Let's Restore, Maintain & Improve this New York City Department of Parks & Recreation playground in honor of New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Lt. Michael Davidson. Join us on Wednesday, October 30th at 11am at the corner of 39th Avenue and 50th Street. Partnerships for Parks