New Playground Unveiled in Downtown New Rochelle Through Public-Private Partnership

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (November 3, 2025) – The City of New Rochelle and the Cappelli Organization celebrated the ribbon cutting of a new public playground in the heart of downtown, located in front of the municipal parking garage at 51 LeCount Place. The project was made possible through the City’s Community Benefit Bonus (CBB) program, which allows developers to provide public amenities in exchange for additional project density.

The 2,000 square-foot playground features high-quality Burke play equipment, including slides, tunnels, and ladders. Three separate structures accommodate toddlers and slightly older children, while adjacent bench seating offers comfort for parents and caregivers.

“This project is a prime example of how our Community Benefit Bonus program is helping to shape a vibrant and family-friendly downtown,” said Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert. “Thanks to our collaboration with Cappelli Development, we are creating more inviting public spaces that serve residents of all ages.”

“We’re proud to partner with the City of New Rochelle to bring this thoughtfully designed playground to the community,” said Louis R. Cappelli, Chairman of the Cappelli Organization. “It’s a meaningful addition to the city’s ongoing transformation and a place where families can gather for years to come.”

The playground is a City-owned public facility and will be operated and maintained by the City of New Rochelle. Cappelli Development led the design and construction of the playground as part of its Community Benefit Bonus agreement.

About The City of New Rochelle

With its unparalleled location, superb quality of life, diverse and talented residents, and a focused business climate, New Rochelle is experiencing the transformation of a generation. The City’s current economic development plan will provide a spark for the entire Hudson Valley region, positioning the City as “open for business” and embracing smart, transit-oriented development growth patterns that promote open space, its close proximity to New York City and opportunities for businesses to rebound, recover and succeed in the current economic climate. Accelerated by a new, fast-track zoning process along with resources for small businesses and micro-enterprises, the ongoing Master Development initiative will continue to enhance the downtown area by supporting job creation, property values and private investment – while enhancing sustainability and livability through green and energy-efficient design. For more information on why New Rochelle is ideally yours, please visit https://www.ideallynewrochelle.com.

About the Cappelli Organization

A prominent leader in real estate development and construction, The Cappelli Organization has a 45-year track record of excellence. Centrally located in Westchester County, New York, the company has successfully completed over 20 million SF of development including mixed-use, retail, waterfront, residential, hotel, restaurants, office, industrial, laboratory and parking facilities, a value in excess of $8 billion. The company has a current development and construction pipeline in New York and Connecticut of over four-million square feet.