Coleman Playground is a public park on the border between the Chinatown and Lower East Side neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City.

Coleman fought in France as a member of the 321st Field Artillery, the 82nd Division of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF).

[3] The park began as a DIY spot on old abandoned basketball courts, with the only obstacle being the double stair set that still exists today.

[4] The locals skaters including Steve Rodriguez received a grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation to fix up the obstacles.

The following day Rodriguez and Red Bull Skate hosted a best trick contest at the park with Jamie Foy.