The fight to preserve the pull-up bars at Tompkins Square Park

WNYC News | Jul 20

The New York City Parks Department is considering replacing the calisthenic bars at Tompkins Square Park in the East Village as part of a nearly $10 million plan to upgrade and expand the nearby mini-pool. A group of devotees to the bars hope the city can sidestep the jungle gym during the renovation. T

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