Brooklyn Parks for Weekend Walks and Play

4.7 (15,515)

Tue – Sun, 10:00 – 15:30

990 Washington Ave

Explore 52 acres of specialty gardens, including the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden. The garden lists weekend hours from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Book online ahead and plan for paid admission.

4.4 (405)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 21:00

384 Dahill Road

Make time for walking or a court session at this neighborhood playground. A full basketball court and two handball courts sit alongside play areas for younger and older children. Visitors report litter and uneven upkeep.

4.6 (566)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 01:00 (+1)

Eastern Pkwy., Flatbush Ave. bet. Underhill Ave. and Washington Ave.

Climb the Eastern Parkway stairs for a wooded hilltop loop near the Brooklyn Museum and Botanic Garden. This quiet park also has a playground and several entrances. Expect stair access.

4.4 (70)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 21:00

6400 3 Avenue

Pause at picnic tables beneath the highway while children use the renovated play structures. This neighborhood park can be noisy, and visitors note that the small basketball court needs work. Restroom cleanliness can vary.