P.O. Serrano Playground

Welcome to New York City's P.O. Serrano Playground located in the Bronx off of Olmstead Avenue. This urban playground is named in memory of Police Officer Hilario Serrano who migrated to New York City from Puerto Rico and graduated from the Police Academy in 1986. On January 31, 1992 Serrano was tragically murdered by robber's gunfire. Today this playground is named in his memory and boasts basketball courts, handball courts, and more. Come out and have fun.

New York City Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks close at 1:00 a.m. and open at 6:00 a.m.

*The following are prohibited; childless adults in the playground areas, defacing public property, fighting, gambling, glass objects, harming wildlife, littering, sexual activity, weapons.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; alcoholic beverages, bicycles, fires, fishing, horseback riding, motor vehicles, swimming.

*The following require special permits; camping, sales.

*All animals must be leashed and waste removed.

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of New York, and United States statutes.