Suggestions for Playground near Gowanus, Brooklyn

Alex R. • May 12, 2012After a couple years of work the new playground is finally open and it's awesome. Also, pro tip for the germophobes: get here quick because it'll never be cleaner.

Boy_Lucey • January 4, 2011Great to sit and have lunch in the shade or snow as it may be lol

Nelson B. • June 25, 2022Perfect park, sprinklers, soccer field, garden, can’t forget the ice cream truck always in front!

Jenn T. • September 8, 2015Wonderful neighborhood park! Also Italian ice during the days for 1$. My daughter loves the pineapple-lime.

Junebug S. • August 3, 2014Great playground for kids

David C. • October 25, 2010Watch out for bees

Alex F. • May 28, 2012This well maintained park has fun activities for kids from

Margot M. • December 17, 2014Peaceful and beautiful. Lovely place to read your book on a summer day.

Jenn T. • September 8, 2015Great playground for kiddos. My seven year old loves the monkey bar sets there.

J Crowley • January 29, 2012Usually pretty empty. 4 baby swings, 2 child swings. 2 big boat-shaped structures to climb on. Nice rubber flooring in case of a digger. Water-sprinkler-thing for kids to run through in the summer.

Michael L P. • December 12, 2012Great place for creeping around kids

David B. • September 1, 2013Scooters in the playground? Yay or nay? Me thinks a serious accident is inevitable. (Me also hopes not). Kids (and parents) be careful!

Carmen N. • June 7, 2015A large fun playground. My kid loves it.

Rachel A. • March 26, 2016Best local playground for toddlers and preschoolers. Full of donated toys, lots of slides, and a great sandpit.

Lauren K. • July 12, 2010a note for runners: no matter how many times we wish there were a drinking fountain here, there's not.

Nate F. • September 13, 2014come for an early open play session so you can have the giant trampoline all to yourself!

Valerie S. • May 16, 2016Peaceful and serene- great place to sit, read, and enjoy the scenery.

Ryan D. • October 4, 2017Some of the best basketball courts in the area!

Nadine H. • November 14, 2020Quite convenient

Prospect_Park • May 11, 2010Find out how to support Prospect Park's playgrounds via the Playground Committee and the annual Party for Playgrounds!

Sylvia W. • October 28, 2010Great place to play with your kids

Lisa L. • August 1, 2010Great toddler playground with tons of shade.

Drew N. • September 5, 2011Between the sprinkler and the road is a small hatch where a Scottish dude lives and has to push a button every 108 minutes to keep the sprinkler on. For the unimaginative is also a valve.

Duann • October 17, 2015Great facilities with loads of donated toys, bike, tricycles for younger kids.

Shawn W. • January 20, 2013Lovely vintage!

Matthew W. • April 5, 2014It's a genius addition to the park for anyone who has kids of any age. Natural and surprisingly big. Also sheltered from the wind.