Joseph Rodman Drake Park & Enslaved African Burial Ground

Tucked among Hunts Point's factories, this quiet park preserves a historic cemetery and an enslaved African burial site.

  • Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 22:00
  • Drake Park South &, Hunts Point Ave
  • 4.4 (49 reviews)

Description

Set on what was once a Weckquaesgeek Indian settlement, this space features a gated cemetery with about six to eight tombstones. Visitors often note the stark contrast between the park's quiet walking path and the surrounding auto shops, junk yards, and factories, which can give the site a forgotten feel. While it serves as a green enclave, there are no benches or seating, making it better suited for a brief, reflective walk than a long pause.


Good to know

Hard to findNo seatingWalking path

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