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Jackson Pond Playground

📍 Queens, NY

★4.6(314 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Accessible 1.1-acre playground on the edge of Forest Park in Richmond Hill, Queens. Features a large sprinkler and spray area, woodland adventure zone, basketball courts, picnic tables, and three play structures for varying ages.

✓ Large spray area✓ Multi-age structures✓ Basketball courts✓ Chess tables✓ Woodland adventure

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children across a range of ages who want a well-equipped park with active water play in summer. Toddler swings and younger play structures sit alongside adventure zones for older kids. The chess tables and basketball courts extend appeal for adults and teens. Keep children away from the street-facing perimeter.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring water play clothes for the large sprinkler and spray area
⏰Three separate play structures suit different age groups - explore all of them
đŸŽŸī¸Basketball courts and chess tables give older kids and adults options beyond the playground
🚗Public bathrooms are available on site

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.6
★★★★★

314 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

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Sadman Ahmed

7 months ago

★★★★★

“Jackson Pond Playground is a 1.1-acre, accessible, and well-equipped, family-friendly space on the south edge of Forest Park at Park Lane South and Myrtle Avenue in Richmond Hill, Queens. It features a large sprinkler/spray area, basketball courts, picnic tables, and a woodland adventure.”

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Melaphant

11 months ago

★★★★★

“Its a great park. Only thing I don't like is how the bathrooms are set up. Super sus”

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Jake White

a year ago

★★★★★

“I go to this playground a lot, and it is really fun! The swings are my favorite, especially the big slide. The other slides were awesome, and the picnic area is nice. I highly recommend you to go to this playground, it is worth your time.”

đŸ’Ŧ What parents mention

Water spray and sprinkler featuresMultiple play structures for different agesGood amenities and seating

Overview

Jackson Pond Playground sits on the south edge of Forest Park at Park Lane South and Myrtle Avenue. Three play structures cater to different age groups, with toddler swings in the mix. The large sprinkler and spray area is the biggest draw on warm days. A woodland adventure zone, chess tables, basketball courts, and picnic tables round out the amenities. Bathrooms are on site. The park borders a busy street - keep that in mind when children are near the perimeter.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday06:00-21:00
Tuesday06:00-21:00
Wednesday06:00-21:00
Thursday06:00-21:00
Friday06:00-21:00
Saturday06:00-21:00
Sunday06:00-21:00

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