Revelers at the three-day Governors Ball music fest caused so much damage to the grass on Randall's Island that Mayor Bloomberg was forced to postpone his annual, multimillion-dollar bash on the grounds for weeks until repairs can be made, The Post has learned.
About 120,000 fans churned up the sod as they danced to acts like Kings of Leon and Kanye West during the June 7-9 festival — leaving the 10-acre plot a black swamp.
As a result, Bloomberg had to push back his extravaganza, which was scheduled for last weekend.
Every year, Hizzoner transforms a swath of the public park into a wonderland with exotic palm trees, carnival rides, a petting zoo, ice-skating rinks and a play casino.
The Governors Ball organizer, Founders Entertainment, is paying for repairs, but taxpayers could get stuck with a hefty overtime bill for Parks workers.
DeLea Sod manager Mike Hollander warned that future events could further destroy the Kentucky bluegrass.
The mayor's media company, Bloomberg LP, pays for the party and gives back to the city by hiring local vendors.
Geoffrey Croft, of NYC Park Advocates, called the city "shameful" for selling out public parks.
"The general public is prohibited from using the island's largest open space for up to four months to accommodate these inappropriate uses."
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