Brown plaque № 51856

New York, NY, United States

Harry Chapin Playground 0.3 acre This playground is named in honor of the singer and songwriter Harry Chapin (1942-1981). Born in New York City, Chapin grew up in Brooklyn Heights, and he and his brothers often played in this very park. Chapin studied at the Air Force Academy and at Cornell Universi

ty, and later worked in theatre and film. Chapin's best-known songs include "Taxi", and "Cat's In The Cradle." Chapin worked to eliminate world hunger; his efforts included lobbying Congress on behalf

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