It's a quiet escape from city life and people who utilize Goodhue Park and the Children's Aid Society, which is located on the property, are relieved it will stay this way.
“Super ecstatic to be able to stay here for the years to come and know there's an even bigger building that will be able to provide even more services for the community," said parent Jazzalyn Villodas.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday he’s set aside 11 million dollars from the city budget to go toward acquiring and improving the Goodhue Property-- adding to the 6 million previously allocated by Borough President James Oddo.
“We don' t have to endure losing another part of our history, losing another part of our green and open space," said Oddo.
It means more than eleven acres of land will be preserved, and a new 60 thousand square foot community center will be built.
The Children's Aid Society will expand, allowing it to offer even more services to at risk youth.
Ilene Pappert is the Director of the Children's Aid Society, and started working there four decades ago.
"It's been incredibly warm and rewarding to hear from kids - now they're adults - to say how much Goodhue meant to them," said Pappert.
The Children's Aid Society has been looking to sell the property for the last ten years.
Many feared it would be sold to private developers who would in turn build homes.
Now the hundreds of kids who come here don’t have to worry about finding another place to go.
“I like cooking because we get to eat stuff and sometimes I’m hungry but I also like cooking because then you get to learn and do other things that you never tried before," said 8-year-old Aza Villodas, who comes to the Goodhue campus after school.
“I get to learn about number bonds," said 6-year-old Ayzen Villodas.
Speaking of numbers, the details of the sale are still being worked out, but the Mayor's office says any remaining money will go to site improvements.