Maria Hernandez Park
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Irving & Knickerbocker Ave (btwn Starr & Suydam St) Brooklyn , NY 11237 United States
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Don't be fooled. The park name dates back to 1896 when the city bought the land from PT Barnum. It was used as a neighborhood space for rec, Holliday gatherings and baseball games. Know your history.
nice place for a quick stroll! there were lots of skateboarders , and there's a large playground and volleyball area
The latest addition to the menagerie of oversized stuffed animals that show up here with more frequency than one might expect:
Dog runs for big and little dogs. A 1/3 mile track . Enough grass to sit and have a picnic .
Around noon, there is a non-profit by the entrance of the park giving out free food for people in need.
Beautiful neighborhood park with a weekly Farmer's Market (seasonal) on Knickerbocker Avenue
Decent sized park with a large playground area for kids and a fenced in area for dogs.
Great place to play Pokémon Go!
This park was names after Maria Hernandez was at her apt on Starr St. looking out her window and was shot up for calling and reporting crime around her nieghborhood.
Mafia boss Carmine Galante was assassinated in this park in 1979. Really nice park tho
Up the street at 205 Knickerbocker, Bonano crime boss Carmine Galante was assassinated in a mafia hit in 1979. Click "More Info" to see this amazing pic of the crime scene! Read more
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Such a a awesome park with the most lovey people :) (not nearly as crowded as McCarran park )
A really nice community park . Come watch the families, dogs, skateboarders , and awesome mini water playround.
Lovely spot to take a break from it all.
Lots of benches to sit and watch the neighborhood skaters
Really nice and functional park
Running track , benches galore, outdoor workout station
Nice park near Bushwick Collective
Pay close attention to what your dog is sniffing in the grass, there are a lot of dead animals chilling..
Amazing Farmer's market on Saturday
very community-centered, lively
It's a park that is chill .
Always full of skateboarders
Bestest PARK
This park is ok, just very dirty and not well maintained
Don't feed the chicken heads
I remember Carmine.
Fun little skate spot with manual pad and metal coping
Closed since the 'tornado' in Sept. Completely devastated.
The park is open again.
The poor, decimated trees .
Skate spot
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such a great dog run. super clean and lots of friendly pups. - emma tangoren
Charming amphitheatre. Looking forward to seeing a show here. - P. D.
Good place to bring your dog. Everyone is dog friendly! - Audrey Sheppard
Beautiful park to relax or spend time with friends and family. Tennis court, fútbol, softball, racing track and doggie parks! - Andrea Estevez
The arepas are yummy & they will make vegan ones for you :) - Aias Cienfuegos
Great bar with friendly bartenders! Get there early if you want a table though - this place gets packed fast with people & their dogs. Wish they'd repair the free jukebox! - Liz Marshall
Cash only taco heaven located in a tortilla factory. Highly recommend the chorizo or the carnitas. - Ashley Alvarez
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Park
Place United States » New York » Brooklyn » Bushwick