St. Catherine’s Park
7am-Dusk Everyday
Named after the patron saint of those who heal, St. Catherine’s Park is modeled after the Roman Santa Maria sopra Minerva Church that holds the saint’s remains with its pew-like play areas and altar-symbolizing flagpole. Renovated in 1996, the park takes up a portion of both 67th and 68th Street, and is frequented by people of all ages. Young children can entertain themselves on the slides, swings or in the sandbox, teens can engage in a basketball or handball game, while adults can find joy running on the track, playing against the tennis wall, or simply seating themselves on a shaded bench. The greenery surrounding this area is maintained by the volunteer-based organization, The Friends of St. Catherine’s Park.