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Gun Hill Playground

📍 The Bronx, NY

★4.1(156 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

A straightforward neighborhood playground featuring basketball courts, swings, and play areas. Popular with local families, especially during summer when sprinklers provide cooling relief.

✓ Great basketball courts✓ Summer sprinklers✓ Basic playground✓ Street ball culture
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★★★★★Featured review by Jacob Koranteng

I have been there personally, it has two courts, aplay area. Not much else. It's a good park, just not much to it.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families comfortable with urban playground environments who want basketball access and basic play equipment. The park works well for younger children with parental supervision, especially during summer when sprinklers operate. Expect a no-frills neighborhood spot with passionate local basketball culture.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Visit in summer to enjoy the sprinkler features for cooling off
⏰Saturday basketball games can get competitive and crowded
đŸŽŸī¸Keep younger children supervised due to active street ball scene
🚗Expect basic amenities - bring your own snacks and drinks

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.1
★★★★★

156 Google reviews

Basketball courts available80%
Good for families with kids60%
Basic amenities only40%
Intense basketball culture40%
Summer water features20%
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Jacob Koranteng

2 months ago

★★★★★

“I have been there personally, it has two courts, aplay area. Not much else. It's a good park, just not much to it.”

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Aidyn Goulet

a year ago

★★★★★

“It was two basketball courts and they have two different parks and it has four swings and I just love it”

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Gladys Garcia

8 years ago

★★★★★

“This a regular New York City playground that is right across the street from the Gun Hill Projects. Lots of families with kids enjoy the park, especially the sprinklers in the summer. Basketball is huge here with many official games played every Saturday in the summer. They also host several neighborhood outdoor parties with official permits.”

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Heart & Soul Concerts

9 years ago

★★★★★

“Been going and playing b-ball in this park for many years. While passionate street ball personalities can squeeze through at times, it's still a very enjoyable location to socialize.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Gun Hill Playground offers two basketball courts, swing sets, and basic play equipment in a typical NYC park setting. The playground includes summer sprinklers that families particularly enjoy during hot weather, plus separate play areas suitable for different age groups.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday07:00 – 18:00
Tuesday07:00 – 18:00
Wednesday07:00 – 18:00
Thursday07:00 – 18:00
Friday07:00 – 18:00
Saturday07:00 – 18:00
Sunday07:00 – 18:00

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