A sign at the now-shuttered Grand Canal basketball court says the space will be closed until late 2026, despite an assertion by MTA officials it will reopen by the end of 2024.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2022.A popular SoHo basketball court will be closed for years due to MTA construction, in a move that community members say deprives kids of precious open space.
“They basically don't have enough space inside their buildings, and they really rely on these parks,” Kiely said. The city Parks Department said the renovated court will be a welcome addition. In the meantime, hoops-hungry ballers can go to nearby“We understand the need for recreational access in this neighborhood and the good news is twofold — when the MTA’s project is done there will be a brand new court here and in the meantime, just four blocks away anyone wanting to shoot some hoops can do so at Vesuvio Playground,” said Parks Department spokesperson Crystal Howard in a statement.
Kiely noted the immediate neighborhood has an open space ratio of about 3 square feet per person – far below the city’s goal of about 100 square feet of open space per person.
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