The playground wasn't all that well maintained, and I think it's lucky we had just come from another, better playground because this didn't have much to offer.
Our toddler didn't even want to get out to play, which is odd since he's usually excited to explore. But it was a small, not very interesting looking place.
It's definitely designed for the littlest kids with tiny tot slides. Some of the other elements like the mini-sized ladders are an odd choice because the smaller kids that this is designed for will probably struggle.
It's a nice bit of space to run around in, but the rubber mat and uneven pavement makes it less useful for a lot of activities.
For families with small kids who live adjacent to this lot, its a great little gathering place, but with better nearby playgrounds, most people will want to skip this one.
Named in honor of World War II captain Captain Jacob Joseph. The city acquired the land as an easement for constructing the nearby subway.
The playground was originally built in support of the Rabbi Jacob Joseph School, named for Captain Joseph's grandfather, where students were taught a Talmudic curriculum. In the 1976 the school moved to Staten Island.
