Hattie Carthan Playground
Named for Bed-Stuy’s “Tree Lady,” this leafy neighborhood park offers a clean, shaded play space for families.
- Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 21:00
- 308 Monroe Street
- 4.2 (49 reviews)
Description
The playground honors Hattie Carthan, a community organizer who served as a key figure in the Bedford-Stuyvesant Beautification Committee. She championed local green spaces and led efforts to plant over 1,500 trees in the neighborhood. Today, the area carries on her legacy, offering a pocket of Brooklyn that retains a feel of nature.