South Bronx residents and local officials recently gathered at the St. Mary’s Recreation Center to celebrate the reopening of the facility following a $20.7 million reconstruction by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYCDPR). The project revitalized and expanded accessibility at the neighborhood hub, which includes a pool, gymnasium, and other athletic and community spaces.
EnTech led construction management (CM) oversight of the project, which fully reconstructed the rec center’s main entrance and lobby, including replacing large concrete elements with inviting glass walls. An elevator shaft was carved into the building to provide ADA-complaint access, among other accessibility improvements. The project additionally included mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) upgrades, a new fire alarm system, reconstructed bathrooms, new fitness equipment, upgraded flooring in select areas, and better lighting throughout the facility.
“St. Mary’s is more than a recreation center. It is a place where Bronx families come to swim, exercise and spend time with their community,” said Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the reopening ceremony. “This $20.7 million capital investment keeps this public space safe, accessible and open to everyone.”
The EnTech CM team coordinated day-to-day construction activities, monitored contractor work, managed project documentation, and liaised with park and facility personnel to lessen construction impacts on the surrounding park. The firm additionally provided extensive coordination and asset management support for the center’s reopening and ongoing operations.
