Brower Park is the Crown Heights green that wraps the Brooklyn Children's Museum — the first museum in the world built specifically for children, founded in 1899 — which makes it a natural place to catch families. A produce market on the playground side turns a park trip into a grocery run, with regional fruit and vegetables and SNAP and Health Bucks accepted. Shop, then let the kids loose on the equipment.
What to expect
Expect a small cluster of produce stands beside the playground, with parents, older residents and museum visitors shopping through the market day. The market table handles SNAP/EBT and Health Bucks. Play equipment and benches are right there, and the Brooklyn Children's Museum entrance is a short walk across the park.
Good to know
- Brower Park sits between Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues around Prospect Place and St. Marks in Crown Heights.
- The A and C at Kingston–Throop Avenues and the 3 at Kingston Avenue are both walkable.
- SNAP/EBT and Health Bucks are accepted at the market table.
- The playground next door makes this an easy stop with young children.
- Bring your own bags for produce.
- Park paths are paved and flat, so strollers and carts move easily.
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Common questions
Where in the park is the market?
On the PS 289 playground side of Brower Park in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
What else is in Brower Park?
The Brooklyn Children's Museum, founded in 1899 as the first museum built expressly for children, sits within the park.
Can I use SNAP/EBT?
Yes, and Health Bucks coupons add value to produce purchases.
