J.J. Byrne Playground

A busy Park Slope playground

Overall Score

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Official NYC Parks Website
Brooklyn
5th Avenue Between 4th and 3rd Street

Features

Neighborhood
Bathrooms
No
Yes
, But NEARBY
Shade:
No
Yes
Water feature:
No
Yes
Sandbox:
No
Yes
Drinking Fountain
No
Yes
Additional DETAILS BELOW

Reviews

Not Your Nanny's Review

Playground Papa's Review

Located in the heart of stroller Brooklyn, it probably isn't surprisingly that this playground was popular on a nice spring Saturday afternoon. 

With the open streets and a music festival happening in the park, it was extra crowded when we were there, but the playground is also serving a large population of families. 

The equipment was spread out, which did help to some degree with the crowds, but also made it more difficult to keep track of our little runner. 

The water feature weaves through the center of the park and includes natural stones, which is something I appreciate. We weren't there for water play so we were happy it wasn't on. 

Balance and climbing are a big part of the equipment, especially on the south side of the playground, although this wasn't great for a toddler. 

The spring-mounted farm animals were a lot of fun, and we rode some chickens. If there was any kind of theme to this place, it was the idea of being on a farm. It was vague at best, although there is a history house nearby here. 

I do actually want to see this place on a less crowded day, or maybe even plan on water play, but overall it wasn't a great spot for a toddler. 

Bruno's Review

About the Playground

James J. Byrne was instrumental in rebuilding the historic stone house on the playground lot. The playground was named after him in 1933.

Additional Features

Equipment

Slides:
Yes
No
Tic Tac Toe:
No
Yes
Toddler Swings:
No
Yes
Belt Swings:
No
Yes
CHIMES / Drums:
No
Yes
Tunnel:
No
Yes
PicNic Tables:
No
Yes
Suspension Bridge:
No
Yes

Climbing equipment

LaDDERS:
No
Yes
CLIMBING WALL:
No
Yes
ROPE:
No
Yes
STAIRS:
No
Yes
RAMP:
No
Yes
Monkey Bars:
No
Yes
Chain Ladder:
No
Yes
Weird Climbing Thing:
No
Yes

Accessibility

Sensory Panels:
No
Yes
Other Sensory Equipment:
No
Yes
Accessible Swing:
No
Yes
Balance Beam:
No
Yes
RAMP:
No
Yes
Last updated:
June 11, 2024

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