
Harry Chapin Playground
A shaded Brooklyn Heights playground featuring a seasonal spray fountain and a community-shared collection of toys.
- Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 21:00
- Columbia Heights at, Middagh St
- 4.6 (41 reviews)
Description




The park's signature draw is a sprawling, informal inventory of donated neighborhood toys. Local parents drop off pre-loved items, leaving kids to sort through a mismatched collection of cars, trucks, and games—some well-worn or missing parts, which only seems to invite more creative tinkering. While children explore, adults can take advantage of the plenty of seating scattered throughout the space. It functions as a low-key community backyard where the repaired spray fountain offers a quick cool-down on hot days.
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Quiet and peaceful