Tensions are mounting in Greenpoint, as residents raise concerns over deteriorating conditions at McCarren Park - a cherished community green space.

While the popular park may be well-known for its skatepark, running track, basketball court and playground, residents say it has also become a source of frustration over it's "filthy" conditions.

“The park is horrible. The park for years has not been maintained correctly; no cleaning, no cutting grass,” said Theresa Czerkies, a longtime parkgoer.

Nearly 90 complaints have been reported to 311 within the last two months. Additionally, an online community thread based on McCarren Park's cleanliness has amassed over 130 comments - all citing "disgusting" conditions, including litter and rodents.

One nanny said she and the children she cares for have often come across a "flattened rat," as well a drug paraphilia.

“I’ve seen a lot of rodents. They have a couple traps out for the rodents, but especially syringes, too,” Delia Mann added.

In response to these issues, the NYC Parks Department says McCarren Park receives additional maintenance under its “Second Shift” initiative to address cleanliness issues like trash, litter and graffiti.

The Parks Department says the initiative "deploys additional staff to 200 hot spots in 121 parks throughout the city in the evenings and weekends to address cleanliness issues like trash, litter and graffiti."

But some Greenpoint residents argue that the effort still falls short.

“The park needs to be locked, [it] needs to be cared for properly, [the] grass needs to be cut, and plants need to be planted,” said Czerkies.

As part of a broader crackdown on illegal dumping, the NYC Parks Department has also increased fines - raising the penalty for a first offense to $5,000 and $10,000 for repeat violations within a year.