The New York herald., 1869-05-22

sure TO be improved embraces an area OF tnirty
acres. The location OF this park is admirable, Deing
as 1t H In the very heart OF the city and overlooking
the surrounding land. From certain points nne
view can be had of the East river ana the
lower bay with all their varied and interesting
scenic Incidents; refreshing and invisorating sea
breeze Is waited in from the waters, which ID most
captivating to all who seek tine higher levels OF the
green on warm summers day, and those VINO
have tested the truth Of this statement may Do
termed as legion among the citizens OF East Brook
lyn and vicinity. Within the memory OF the Oldest
inhabtant Fort Green long years before the city gov
ernment devised any plan for the conversion OF the
spot into peoples park or pleasure ground, was
most favorlte resort for young and old. in 1857
when the subject OF providing suitable public parHs
was hrst bruited, 1t was proposed 70 iay
sections OF the city, three Of which were to
be on larger scale than the others
doned and the project OF one grand park, Prospect
entertained, and TWO extensive sections or land
adjoining Fiatbash avenue were secured ior Iaas
indulged In the outlay OF q few thousand dollars
upon grading and fencing Washington Park. Walks
erected and q very ordinary wooden paling en-
closed the whole. This ARRANGEMENT served le, tne
for for leW seasons Du tas ss paSe ~ nna
the fencing was broken, the lamps shared q similar
fate and the place was finally In. disrepute; hence
for after ali, Fort Green Will be but IAN old friend
with q new lace" to the people Of Brooklyn.
The regarding OF this park Is essentially complete,
and about twO-thirds OF the new ground mas been
finished and planted. The place selected for public
assemblages-the lowest ground, In the angie pc
tween Myrtle avenue and Canton street-whlcn cov-
ers space $40 feet in diameter, and affords easy
standing room for mass meeting OF 80 200 persons,
was some time since completely graded and Is now
all paved 1t has been in as drill ground since
last autumn, and Ia now nearly In readiness Tor all
Its designed purposes. rms section OF the pan Is
admirable the site IN question having the advanrage
OF beng readily accessible from the more densely
populated part Of the city, and requiring but little
alteration, Comparatively speak lng to place G IN Its
present condition The ground here mas regular
slope towards the north, which furnishes suitable
location Tor the display OF pyrotechnics anu Is pro-
vded In The centre with q "rostrum" lor pubic
speakers The space, though scarcely sufficient Tor
large bodies Of military, Will answer we'll for the
parade aud drill OF regiment. AS there is no
fence between it and the streets on eltner slde
when occupied by public meetings thousands OF per
may pass in and out without disturbance 10 the
main body
high palteau In the interior Of the park, Immediately
opposite the 'rostrum.' This spot has been the
scene of great historical events and In con-
sderation OF this fact 1t Is thus appropriately
selected by the Park Commissioners. A road
for artillery twenty feet in width, leading nom
the gateway nearest the Portland avenue
Arsenal, is In the course OF construction. A tomb
for the reception OF remains Of the prison ship
martyrs also included In the design and tue spot
selected, the hillside between the sauting ground
and the meeting ground, Is being prepared. ,
One mile OF the walks in the interior pleasure
ground has been graded, one-haf OF which has been
completely laid with the Scrimshaw patent pave
ment, with gratings and other suitable arrange.
ments for efficient drainage. Broad walks are beng
LAID out and the whole place s to be turned to &C
count Lawns for boys and girls and handsome
vine covered walk are also part OF the programme
decided upon for the establishment OF w Washington
Park, which, when completed, Will be one OF the
prettest free pleasure grounds In the country.