Historic Prospect Park pavilion will get $2 million restoration
A beloved pavilion located inside Prospect Park is getting a $2 million restoration.
The historic Concert Grove Pavilion, designed by Calvert Vaux in 1874, has been closed since 2014 due to structural damage. Officials and community members gathered on Tuesday to kick off the start of its renovation, funded by the New York City Council.
The funds will go to repair water damage, reconstruct missing historical details and repaint the structure based on historic images. The work will also restore pathways, lighting and landscaping. The project is estimated to be completed by the end of this year.
Sue Donoghue, president of Prospect Park Alliance, called the architectural structure a beloved community landmark, “serving as the location for many family reunions, birthday parties and community celebrations for many years.” Until 2014, the pavilion could be rented for small events.