



PS 181 Playground
Little Haiti
What was once a gray asphalt lot is now a vibrant playground dreamed up by PS 197 students themselves. Turf fields, basketball courts, kid-drawn artwork, and a shady gazebo make this a lively escape for families after school hours and on weekends.
Kid-designed playground
After-school access
Multi-sport courts
Sustainable green design
Tips
🏆"one of NYC's best playgrounds" (Mommy Poppins)
🎨look for the kid-drawn artwork and community mural
🌳18 new shade trees keep it cool on hot days
PS 181 Playground
Little HaitiOpen




What was once a gray asphalt lot is now a vibrant playground dreamed up by PS 197 students themselves. Turf fields, basketball courts, kid-drawn artwork, and a shady gazebo make this a lively escape for families after school hours and on weekends.
Kid-designed playground
After-school access
Multi-sport courts
Sustainable green design
Tips
🏆"one of NYC's best playgrounds" (Mommy Poppins)
🎨look for the kid-drawn artwork and community mural
🌳18 new shade trees keep it cool on hot days