Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensNicholas Naquan Heyward Jr. Park
Opens Saturday at 6:00 AM
Boerum Hill
👙Bring a bathing suit for fountain play
🌳Mostly shaded—rare for Brooklyn parks
🧒Less crowded than nearby playgrounds
A shaded neighborhood park with sprinklers, basketball courts, and separate play areas for toddlers and older kids. Calmer than other Brooklyn playgrounds, especially welcome on hot summer days.
Water spray park
Shaded playground
Toddler-friendly
Local neighborhood gem
Parks & GardensParks & GardensNicholas Naquan Heyward Jr. Park
Opens Saturday at 6:00 AM
Boerum Hill
👙Bring a bathing suit for fountain play
🌳Mostly shaded—rare for Brooklyn parks
🧒Less crowded than nearby playgrounds
A shaded neighborhood park with sprinklers, basketball courts, and separate play areas for toddlers and older kids. Calmer than other Brooklyn playgrounds, especially welcome on hot summer days.
Water spray park
Shaded playground
Toddler-friendly
Local neighborhood gem