Mitchel Square

Welcome to Mitchel Square in New York City, New York. This park was named in memory of John Purroy Mitchell, the youngest mayor in New York City history who was elected at the age of 34 in 1913. After serving as mayor he joined the Army Aviation Corps while heeding the call to WWI. Sadly he died in training after falling from a plane in Lake Charles Louisiana on July 6, 1918.

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.