Quiet Brooklyn Playground With Basketball Courts and Bike Paths

Hickman Playground is a quiet Brooklyn playground on Veterans Avenue, with basketball courts and paved paths for bikes. It rarely gets crowded, and the open layout leaves space to spread out between a pickup game and an easy ride.

Bring a ball for the courts, or let younger riders loop the paved paths at their own pace. Seasonal water play adds a summer option, though the water features shut off after Labor Day. Gamers will also find a Pokémon GO gym inside the grounds, a small bonus for a family afternoon.

The park opens daily from 6 AM to 9 PM, which leaves room for early hoops before work or a cooler evening session after school. Find it at 6655 Veterans Avenue, a calm neighborhood stop for kids and grown-ups alike, with basketball courts a short walk from the bike paths.