
Fort Independence Playground
This tidy Bronx park features sports courts, a dog run, and swings facing the calm waters of the Jerome Park Reservoir.
- Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 18:00
- Sedgwick Ave. & W 238th St
- 4.5 (276 reviews)
Description




This neighborhood playground is known for its highly maintained, scented restrooms. While families gather around the play equipment, the space carries a known friction point: visitors frequently report safety concerns regarding off-leash dogs straying outside their designated run and onto the playground. If you visit after dark, the open skies above the reservoir provide a surprisingly clear spot for stargazing and viewing distant city fireworks.
Good to know
Clean restroomsOff-leash dog concerns