PS 34 Community Playground

A sunny playground without much to do

Overall Score

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Official NYC Parks Website
Brooklyn
Norman Ave at Eckford 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

 A simple playground without much to do, but a good spot to roll a scooter. 

There isn't much to do at this playground – there isn't even a slide. It's a school playground intended for recess and gym glass, so more space is open pavement. This is great for kids who want to run around and maybe toss a ball, but not so great for kids who need equipment to be entertained. 

There's absolutely no shade, as we found on one of the hottest days of the year. There's also no place to sit, and no real amenities. 

One thing this does have going for it is the proximity to the Brooklyn Public Library. The Greenpoint Branch is just one block down on Norman Avenue, and open seven days a week – assuming Eric Adams doesn't defund the library system anymore. Pairing the library and the playground is a great way to spend an afternoon.

Bruno's Review

About the Playground

The playground is connected to PS34 Oliver H. Perry. The school uses the space when school is in session, but it is otherwise open to the public.

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:
October 25, 2023

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