This is perhaps my favorite playground within walking distance from us…read more Just a few blocks North of the Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza, Underhill playground has two main play areas (one for one for the little guys and one for older kids) that are separated by sprinklers, and a single entrance, which makes it easy to keep kids safely inside. To the right in the back are baby swings, and to the far left is a little grassy area under the trees. There are also two open cement areas in front of the restrooms, down a few steps, where children often play with balls or ride bikes and toys around. This playground has two distinctive features that make it stand out from other playgrounds: 1. The fountains, art sculptures, and mosaics that are the work of Julie Peppito[1]. They can seem whimsical or creepy depending on your artistic inclination: Gigantic fish with pudgy hands as tails and a duck on their head, with a human figure embedded in the duck; house-like metal sculptures with human features; large eye mosaics on the front wall of the bathroom. 2. The abandoned toys. Tons and tons of abandoned toys: Plastic bikes, excavators, toy houses, a spring horse, stuffed animals, cars, a scooter, push carts, etc... Most of these toys are broken, but the kids love them, and thanks to them your kid(s) will never get bored at this playground. This playground is well maintained, restrooms are open during normal hours, and the sprinklers have been on at all times during the summer months. Also, strategically located just a few blocks South is Gold Star Beer Counter[2], which is a great place for all beer lovers; after spending a few hours running after your kid(s) at this playground, you know you deserve a cold one. ------------------- [1] http://juliepeppito.com/new-page [2] http://goldstarbeercounter.com/

Plenty of kids (likely those coming after school ). Ship themed with a small boat for a sand box…read more No restroom but Time Out is nearby for that purpose. Bench seating surrounds the playground for parents and caregivers to relax. Overall a solid place for lids to run. Jane's Carousel is a few mins walk away

Yet another beautiful NYC playground. This one is well maintained, spacious and has something for…read morekids of all ages and abilities. The bonus here are the beautiful bridge views. The entire space is gated. There are plenty of benches around to take a break. Wish it stayed open slightly later in the summer (closes at 8pm and you will get kicked out).

Named after Elijah G. Stroud[1], a local NYPD Officer who was killed in 1972 after interrupting a…read morerobbery in progress, this playground, located on Classon Avenue between Park Place and Sterling Place, is probably the nicest-looking one in the Prospect Heights/Crown Heights neighborhoods. Reopening in 2019 after a two-year, $5 million reconstruction that was designed in partnership with the Prospect Park Alliance[2], this playground has something for children of all ages: swings, two playground areas catering to little kids and older ones, two sets of sprinklers, four basketball courts, a fenced handball court, a small gym area, an open play area with synthetic turf, and a walking/running track. I like how this playground appeals to very different people: families with young children, kids playing basketball, skaters, fitness and training classes in the open play area[3], kids from local daycare centers, people working out, birthday and block parties, etc.. This playground is generally clean; perhaps cleaner than most playgrounds in Brooklyn I know. I also like how, unlike at other playgrounds in the area[4], the sprinklers at Stroud Playground were open all day every day throughout the summer. --------------------- [1] You can read more about Officer Stroud and the history of this playground here: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/stroud-playground/history [2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cykj164ow_Y [3] Someone put two large truck tires here this past summer. [4] Such as the playground at Mount Prospect Park: https://www.yelp.com/biz/mount-prospect-park-brooklyn

Nice neighborhood playground. Lots of benches with shady trees, a waterworks area, slides and…read moreswings for all ages and restrooms kept pretty clean and always open.

The Aquajeux delightful mister stand inside of the kiddie track is a must!!!!!!!…read moreClean, safe, great little exercise park near Domino. Practice wall for tennis, gym for isometric, bball court, and fun kids gym all here!!

These days it is very difficult to find a public restroom. That's why this one was such a score…read more What's more this park is sort of out of the way. Do you know what that means? 5 star cleanliness and a full supply of toilet paper. Sure if you have kids you will also enjoy this park for the jungle gyms. And since there's less foot traffic a *safe* experience during these covid times. Have fun dropping off the kids!

This Domino Park is beautifully renovated into a modern park. Not really a children's park in my…read moreopinion. Looked more like a museum or some nice walkway to enjoy sightseeing of the Williamsburg bridge and the lower east side views of Manhattan, which is not that spectacular in my opinion because there are too many government buildings in that section so it's all brown over on the Manhattan side. Oh wells. Other than that, I'm shocked to see nice bathrooms a block away from the park for Domino Park guests! The bathrooms were really nice and modern! Each bathroom had dimmed lighting with a baby diaper changing station. One of the bathrooms was dirty with pee on the floor so I had to go to another one. Did not expect these nice bathrooms to get dirty like that! There were more bathrooms downstairs besides the ones on the first floor. The door to the bathrooms was very nice too! What a great job they did to this park. I cannot believe the Domino sugar factory still exists or is standing because I used to take the train and they be doing construction for many years for I don't know what reason. Looked like they turn downstairs into this nice modern park. So I went to the park to go to a Target pop up and got some nice freebies. There was enough space for pop ups and large crowds. Need to check out the rest of the park next time I'm here. Too bad there is no subway or trains going to this park and you need to resort to buses that take forever to arrive.

Took my puppy to his first dog park. He had such a great time and there weren't any issues with…read moreother dogs. The view is great and wasn't packed when I went. No issues with cleanliness. Wish it was bigger but overall I would recommend

Von King Park was designed by the same guy who designed Central Park and Prospect park and has cool…read morefeatures for all kinds of people like an outdoor gym, baseball field and dog park. HVK puts Bedford Stuyvesant on the map for having a amphitheater as well. The only downside is that it's an extremely popular park and can get crowded! I am so grateful for Von King Park!

This is a solid park, especially if you have a dog and are looking for a community of friendly…read moredog-owners. The dog run isn't the widest space but the park is well kept and chips get replaced when it rains.

Great park for little kids (2-6), has baby swings and two sets of playground equipment. Older…read moreequipment but pretty clean and better maintained than the Von King playground. Could use some upgrades but my daughter loves the camel figurine.

Nested between the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Central Library, Mount Prospect Park is…read morethe second highest point in Brooklyn after Battle Hill inside the Green-Wood Cemetery. It fact, "It was used by the Continental Army in 1776 as a lookout point, which at that time offered strategic views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, New York harbor, a portion of New Jersey, Staten Island, and Long Island"[1]. Mount Prospect Park has something to offer for everyone: - If you have a dog, this is a dog-friendly park, with many dogs enjoying the large grassy area at the center. Keep in mind that the area is completely open. There are specific off-leash hours, and I found all dog owners who come to the park to be friendly and respectful. - If you like to run, there is a running route that goes all around the park, mainly shaded by wonderful tree, that covers 0.22 miles/0.36 km[2]. There are also some stairs that lead to the highest point in the park, that are also good for exercising. Another set of (steeper) stairs is near the second access point near the Brooklyn Public Library. - If you have young kids, there is a playground with two jungle gyms separated by a sprinklers area, plus an enclosed area with swings, and six concrete small tables with benches. There are a lot of mosquitoes, particularly tiger mosquitoes i.e. the ones that are active during the day, in the area near the benches around the fence. The main entrance by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has no stairs, and its gentle incline is perfect if you have a stroller or bike. - If you have older kids, I have seen soccer games and other team sports (baseball, freesbee, etc...) or training sessions take place in the lawn at the center of the park. Keep in mind that the area is not completely covered in grass, and it can get dusty. The park seems to be generally understaffed (hence 4 stars instead of 5). The trash cans are not emptied daily, and the hours at which sprinklers are on during the summer, or when restrooms are open, seem to be totally random. While I find the dog owners and runners very respectful, some of the people who have birthday parties or other celebrations here tend to leave a lot of trash behind. Which is a shame, as this park is generally quiet, much less busy than nearby Prospect Park, and generally a great place to just relax and unwind. ----------------------- [1] https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/mount-prospect-park/history [2] https://www.plotaroute.com/route/723847

Huge playground. Plenty of climbable options for your children. Lots of benches in the shade. Close…read moreproximity to the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Restrooms available (really dirty, though). Ice-cold water coming from the water fountain! Thumbs up!

This is a great park to stop by if you're on a long walk - even though it was chilly out, it still…read morehad a decent amount of people (wearing masks and distancing) and was pretty lively. It's a spacious park with tonsss of benches - great spot to eat outdoors on a sunny day and there's some green space to sit down or lay out in the summer. Conveniently located by the AC as well.

What a quiet, lovely park in the middle of…read more..... I was passing by and nearly missed it but was so happy I didn't. There were two other people at this time and I was so grateful for the peace. Even with all the carrying ons on adjacent Fulton Street, it's a park I think I can comfortably get my Meditation on. Find comfort in the midst of chaos. I'll be back.

This started as a mission to find a Hash (expat international) group meetup somewhere in this vast…read morepark, but since we didn't connect it turned out to be a "walk in the park" and pure joy. Central Park may be in a more convenient location for tourists, but Prospect Park is a divine place to explore, with plenty of twists and turns, and what the heck is that? Lots to look at! The other thing I liked was that we found free on-street parking right across the street on Ocean Avenue. Amazingly we also found parking right by Central Park as well. (This trip was a superb driving one) Even hanging out in the van, having a cold one at the parking spot was a fun experience. There's even a cafe in the middle of the park that is super nice! Worth seeking out when visiting Brooklyn.

We were based in Manhattan but hopped on the subway all the way to Brooklyn for a little urban…read moreescape. First stop: Prospect Park. Lucky for us, there was a foodie event happening called Smorgasburg, basically a lineup of 20-30 vendors serving everything from savory bites to sweet treats. It was a rainy day, which probably kept the crowds away. Honestly? No complaints, we didn't have to wait more than a few minutes for our food, and the tables with umbrellas made it easy to stay cozy. After fueling up, we took a scenic half-mile stroll to the Boathouse. It's stunnin charming, rustic architecture surrounded by lush greenery. We sat for a while, soaking up the calm before crossing the street to explore the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Overall: 4-5 stars. Super chill, and a perfect mini-adventure outside Manhattan. Highly recommend!