Queens’ historic Lost Battalion Hall reopens after $25.9m reconstruction

Source: Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain A recreation center that has served generations of Queens residents is welcoming people back after a $25.9 million overhaul. New York City reopened Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center in Rego Park on October 9 following a top-to-bottom reconstruction. The project upgraded fitness areas, restrooms, entrances, safety systems and accessibility while preserving a building whose history stretches back to 1939. The reopening gives the neighborhood back an indoor recreation space with a long connection to New York's sporting and military history. A $25.9 million rebuild brings the center backThe reconstruction touched almost every part of Lost Battalion Hall. The weightlifting area, spin room and fitness room were refurbished and fitted with new equipment. Lockers and storage areas were upgraded, while the basketball court received a fresh coat of paint. The entrance and lobby were also redesigned, giving visitors a more modern way into the building while retaining its role as a community recreation center. The work was aimed at making the facility safer, easier to navigate and more comfortable throughout the year.Accessibility was a major part ...