About
A health-themed afternoon at Marion Hopkinson Playground, a shady, award-winning pocket playground in Bed-Stuy — free, local and kid-friendly.
Marion Hopkinson Playground is a tucked-away Brooklyn playground squeezed into an oddly shaped lot, with tree shade, a suspension bridge, a climbing wall and accessible sensory play, and Hop, Skip, and Be Healthy fills its sitting area for a health-themed afternoon. It's hyperlocal and low-key, the kind of neighborhood event families can walk to. If you have kids who need to burn energy, it's an easy free outing this weekend.
What to expect
The event is held in the playground's sitting area, beside swings, slides, monkey bars, a tunnel and a climbing wall, with picnic tables and plenty of shade nearby. It's a free, walk-up community gathering in a public park, so families can come and go during the afternoon while kids use the playground.
Good to know
- Free and open to the public in a NYC Parks playground
- The playground has shade and a drinking fountain; bathrooms are not on-site
- Accessible features include an accessible swing, ramp and sensory panels
- Best suited to families with young children
- The A/C along Fulton Street and the J/Z/L around Broadway Junction serve the area
Common questions
Where is Marion Hopkinson Playground?
It's at 379 Marion Street in Brooklyn, on Hopkinson Avenue between Marion and Chauncey Streets, near the Bed-Stuy and Ocean Hill border.
Is Hop, Skip, and Be Healthy free?
Yes. It's a permitted community event in a public NYC Parks playground, with no ticket needed.
Are there bathrooms at the playground?
There's a drinking fountain on-site, but bathrooms aren't in the playground itself, so plan ahead with little kids.