Grandpa Al Lewis Playground

The playground bears the name of actor Al Lewis, who gained fame as Grandpa Munster on the television series The Munsters. Lewis lived on Roosevelt Island for many years and maintained a highly visible presence in the local community, often seen sitting on a folding chair outside his storefront restaurant on Main Street. He championed the rights of the island residents and successfully campaigned to keep the local community theater thriving against various threats of closure. The naming of this space recognizes his role as a dedicated civic activist rather than his career in Hollywood entertainment.