ABOUT US

With decades of heart-led service as the longest-tenured NYC Parks volunteer in East New York and central Brooklyn, authored the only resolution against Stop n Fisk as Co-chair of CB 5 Public Safety Committee (Chair A. T. Mitchell). Vincent Riggins has seen our neighborhoods shine when we invest our time.. By uniting the wisdom of our seniors with the energy of our youth through Pickleball, he is building a brighter future. Our goal is to cultivate world-class champions right here at Linden Park, proving that East New York’s potential is limitless. Join us and be the spark don't stay in the dark.

Vincent Ron Riggins brings heart, hustle, and a hands-on spirit to East New York. As president of the Brite Leadership Coalition/ENY, a Brooklyn Community Board 5 member, and a leader in its public safety and parks committees, he has championed safer streets, stronger neighborhoods, and parks people can take pride in. His work includes community cleanup initiatives and police-accountability advocacy, and earned him a 2016 Man of Distinction Award from the Brooklyn Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs.

Now, Vincent is bringing that community spirit to the pickleball court, with a vision for Linden Park that pairs the wisdom of seniors with the energy of young people. His goal is to build friendships, encourage healthy movement, and nurture future champions right here in East New York. For Vincent, every rally is a chance to connect, every player brings possibility, and a stronger neighborhood starts when people show up. His invitation says it all: “Join us and be the spark—don’t stay in the dark.”