Nature & Green Space

McCarren Park Demonstration Garden

A community garden of native plantings in the park.

Location

East side of the park

Hours

The McCarren Park Demonstration Garden is a community garden showcasing native plantings and sustainable growing right inside the park.

Visit the garden's website to learn about volunteer workdays, events, and what's in season.

More to explore

Other activities

A classic 400-meter loop and turf field open to runners, walkers, and pickup games from dawn to dusk.

Multi-use turf and diamonds host soccer, softball, and weekend leagues all season long.

Public tennis and handball courts—first come, first served, with permits in season.

A fenced, shaded run where Greenpoint and Williamsburg pups meet their best friends.