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21 State St (at Columbia Pl) Brooklyn , NY 11201 United States
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This playground isn't just named for Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, it's the place he played as a child. Sorry, no brass monkeys, but you should look out for the bear sculptures ! Read more
Bring/find some chalk and write down your favorite Beastie Boys lyric in honor of MCA. “See I’ve got heart like John Starks / hitting mad sparks / pass me the mic and I’ll be rocking the whole park .”
Surprised to see it's a childrens' playground . Good for the kids I guess! Ask for Janice.
Smoke and drink there on a Tuesday night.
Great shortcut off of Atlantic Ave to serenity.
Happiness and sadness all at once...
Miss you old friend...
Check out the Beastie Bears near the picnic tables .
Bring big spray, there are a lot of mosquitos
Play some Beastie Boys and get inspired by one of Brooklyn's best.
Find me in the corner with a good-lookin' daughter.
It's not how you play the game, it's how you win it.
Take your kids and play at will.
Spend some quality time with your licensed pup at Palmetto Playground Dog Run. For info on dog licensing visit: http://on.nyc.gov/M85uPu. For more info about dog runs visit: http://bit.ly/Ra5S4w - nycHealthy
Gets crowded quickly. Beware the water feature. But clean and safe, with amenities nearby. - John Woods
Great neighborhood park, excellent for scooting and playing in the sandbox. - Daniel Olmstead
The park is nice, quiet. The view of the city is lovely. - Mieke S
Great views of the city! One of my favorite spots to settle in with a book at sunset. But BRING BUG SPRAY. - Leigh Anne Zinsmeister
Great view and tons of seating. Great place to sit while waiting for your laundry to finish. - Claire Dranginis