Parade Ground

About

40-acre green space with baseball, soccer, softball & football fields, plus a snack bar.

Reviews lean positive — 4.4 out of 5 across 2,217 Google reviews.

It keeps the same hours every day — 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: a paid lot and free street parking. And if it does not suit, 12 more playgrounds in New York are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other playgrounds in New York.

What works

Solid local standing
A 4.4 average from 2,217 reviews puts it comfortably above the middle of the pack.
A genuine local landmark
2,217 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Open every day
The same hours all week (6:00 AM – 10:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Free parking
Free street parking — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.
Easy to pair with a second stop
12 other playgrounds sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.

Worth knowing first

Popular enough to be busy
2,217 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.

Planning a visit

General guidance for playgrounds, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Play equipment, plus the benches that make it survivable for the adults.

A good fit for families with young kids.

When to go

After school and weekend mornings are peak chaos. Mid-morning on a weekday is close to empty. The gates are open 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

What to bring

Water and snacks
Sunscreen
Wipes

Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Amenities

Parking Available

Featured in

#8 in Best Playgrounds in New York, NY

Common questions about Parade Ground

What is Parade Ground?

40-acre green space with baseball, soccer, softball & football fields, plus a snack bar. It is a playground in New York, NY, at Coney Island Av/Church Av.

What are the opening hours at Parade Ground?

Parade Ground is open 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM every day of the week.

Is there parking at Parade Ground?

Parking options here include a paid lot and free street parking.

How is Parade Ground rated?

Parade Ground holds 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,217 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

New York has 12 other playgrounds listed on AllParx, including Ferox Ninja Park - Trampolines, Ninja gym, Parkour, Heckscher Playground and Complete Playground.