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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
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★★★★★Featured review by Sadman Ahmed

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.

🏆 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

Water spray and sprinkler features40%
Multiple play structures for different ages30%
Good amenities and seating20%
Busy street on park border10%
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Sadman Ahmed

a month 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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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.”

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Monchi

5 years ago

★★★★★

“I've always loved this park, ever since i was a kid. Theres plenty to do. There are baby swings, a public bathroom, and many benches and tables.”

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Scott Zawalski

9 years ago

★★★★★

“Good area for scooting Swings for toddlers but not older kids 3 play structures for kids of varying ages Bathrooms Chess tables Huge water feature Lots of tables to eat at. Only con is that it is by a pretty busy street”

Reviews from Google

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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