Lost Battalion Hall Recreational Center:

During World War I (1914-1918), the United States Army’s 77th Division was stationed in France and this New York division fought in the Battle of the Argonne. This recreational center is named for the heroism of the United States Army’s 77th Division and to honor their service. For five days, down to one day’s ration per man, they managed to repel the opposing German forces. Throughout the battle, the soldiers were able to communicate only by carrier pigeon. About 107 American soldiers lost their lives and were remembered as the “Lost Battalion”^[2]

Today the mission of the Lost Battalion recreational center is used to help provide resources and activities for the youth of Rego Park. As being a part of the parks and recreation department of New York City, Lost Battalion has become a center of community as well as a building of historical significance in order to carry on the legacy of the 77th division. 

Real Good Park:

Real good park was made in homage of the real good company who was able to establish the foundation of the community of regal park back in the 1920s. over the past 20 years it has gone through 2 renovations and has been a community staple and the biggest public park in Rego Park. This part contains over an acre of land with basketball courts playgrounds and swing sets for all ages of children to enjoy and develop and appreciation for the outdoors.

63^rd Drive bridge Mural:

The bridge of the underpass of the Long Island railroad in regal park has become a haven for art and community bonding as the ones vandalized and filth ridden underpass has been power washed and painted over with the help of local heroes and artists alike. the budget was originally 10,000 but with donations and contributions by the artist Shortt herself, the project gained momentum and was able to have been fully painted by 30 people over the course of eight days between the four weeks between May and June. Now the underpass has brought many tourists and regal park and natives alike in order to admire the work and passion that this community has to offer in such a space.

Rego Park Jewish center:

The Rego Park Jewish center is the most prominent synagogue in Rego Park. The Jewish center provides all Jewish religious services for all who come through their doors. During the most religious times of the year, there would be extra prayer schedules and attention towards the synagogue. During these times the rabbis and other religious leaders of the synagogue would stand outside and hand out Flyers in order to spread the message have their services as well as teach others about the religion. Since Rego Park Is a prominent Jewish neighborhood it is clear that this is a protected and sacred building of the community and it helps to establish a unique identity for not only Jewish residents but non Jewish residents also who have had a more diverse upbringing with the knowledge and experience of living in a prominent Jewish neighborhood.

Our Lady of the Angelus:

Our Lady of the Angelus is the largest Christian church in Rego Park where all major masses of the Christian faith are held, some of which include Christmas, Easter, Ash Wednesday. Our Lady of the Angelus previously had an attached elementary school to its name however due to funding and lack of appeal by the incoming generations of residents, the elementary school was unfortunately shut down however the church still remains open. the church not only serves as a House of worship but also a center of community as it provides after school programs as well as community service for those who seek it. The church also host weddings and funerals alike by which most of them happened during the weekend.

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^[1] Wilkinson, Christina. “LOST BATTALION HALL, REGO PARK.” September 21, 2017

^[2] “Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center.” New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Accessed May 10, 2022

^[3] “Real Good Playground.” New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Accessed May 10, 2022

^[4] Barca, Christopher. “Rego Park in the form of a mural.” Queens Chronicle. July 17, 2014

^[5] “Rego Park Jewish Center.” Rego Park Jewish Center. Accessed May 8, 2022

^[6] “Our Lady of the Angelus.” Our Lady of the Angelus. Accessed May 8, 2022