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Joseph Austin Playground

📍 Queens, NY

4.5(447 Google reviews)💰Free👶All ages

Full-service community park in Jamaica, Queens with basketball and handball courts, soccer fields, a water spray area, swings, slides, and open fields. Hosts basketball tournaments and Eid gatherings.

Basketball courtsWater playSoccer fieldHandball wallsCommunity eventsEid gatherings
★★★★★Featured review by Gazmend Baloku

It’s fun they have water to play with slides and a soccer field and basket ball court the picture is one of the slides at the park including the swirly slide on the side their are even swings

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children of varied ages who want sports and playground facilities in one location. The basketball and handball courts keep older kids engaged independently as younger children use the water features and playground. Community event days bring a lively atmosphere and food vendors — check local listings for tournament schedules.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Water play features are open in warm months — bring towels and a dry change of clothes
Basketball tournaments bring food vendors to the park — check for event dates
🎟️The handball courts are functional and rarely as crowded as the basketball area
🚗Eid gatherings draw very large crowds — plan visits around these dates if you prefer quieter sessions

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.5

447 Google reviews

Sports facilities40%
Playground and water features30%
Community atmosphere20%
Event programming10%
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Gazmend Baloku

2 years ago

It’s fun they have water to play with slides and a soccer field and basket ball court the picture is one of the slides at the park including the swirly slide on the side their are even swings

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Abdul Awal Sagar

9 months ago

Most of in Jamaica City offer their two Eid prayers here. There is a large congregation. So thousands of Muslims gather on both Eids. I love this place.

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Asif Alam

4 years ago

soccer, hand ball, basket ball, kid section everything you name it nice comfort nice chilling spot

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Nancy Perez

2 years ago

Great park hosts basketball tournaments! Food water!

Reviews from Google

Overview

Joseph Austin Playground in Jamaica, Queens combines a children's playground — featuring a swirly slide, standard slides, and swings — with basketball courts, handball walls, and a full soccer field. Water play features activate in warm weather. The park hosts organised basketball tournaments with food vendors on-site during events. It also serves as a primary gathering space for the local Muslim community during Eid prayers, drawing large congregations.

🕐 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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