1 / 3Daniel M. O'Connell Playground
📍 Queens, NY
Neighborhood playground with basketball courts and good public transit access. Popular with families who have school-age children, though maintenance can be inconsistent.
Ok park to spend family time with. Smokers need to smoke far away from the children and be considerate. Also the city needs to add speedlimit signs and children are crossing signs because cars drive too fast around here. 🚸🚸🏁⚠️🟡⚠️
🏆 Family Action Verdict
This community playground works well for families with school-age kids who enjoy basketball, especially during summer months. The location is convenient with public transit access, but parents should be aware of inconsistent maintenance and potential traffic safety issues in the surrounding area.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Family Love & Love
6 months ago
“Ok park to spend family time with. Smokers need to smoke far away from the children and be considerate. Also the city needs to add speedlimit signs and children are crossing signs because cars drive too fast around here. 🚸🚸🏁⚠️🟡⚠️”
Justice
5 years ago
“Love my neighborhood ❤️ but not kept up dirty and the basketball nets are missing seems they show up and gets cleaned on the ll cool j hoop ball week”
David R.
6 years ago
“Beautiful park in a beautiful morning class, black community. Architecture highlighted with cool lion statues.”
Chris R
3 years ago
“Great park, tucked in the neighborhood, basketball courts and on a bus line so it's accessible too!”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Daniel M. O'Connell Playground features basketball courts and playground equipment in a convenient Queens location with bus line access. The park offers free entry and is suitable for all ages, though parents note occasional maintenance issues and missing basketball nets. Families appreciate the neighborhood setting but should be aware of traffic safety concerns in the surrounding area.
