Stewards of McCarren Park
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Things to do

Get out and play in McCarren Park

From the running track and ball fields to the dog run, the pool, and Saturday's Greenmarket—here's everything the park has to offer, all year round.

Explore the park

Activities & amenities

Public, free, and open to everyone. Permits are required for some courts and fields in season.

Activity
Sports & Courts

McCarren Track & Field

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

Driggs Ave & Lorimer St
Activity
Fields & Track

Soccer & Ball Fields

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

Center of the park
Activity
Sports & Courts

Tennis & Handball

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

Bedford Ave and Union Ave
Activity
Dog Run

McCarren Dog Run

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

Near Bayard St
Activity
Pool & Fitness

McCarren Play Center Pool

The historic summer pool and play center—free swimming for the whole neighborhood in July and August.

Lorimer St & Bayard St
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Markets & Food

Saturday Greenmarket

Regional farmers, bakers, and growers set up along the park every Saturday, year-round.

Union Ave entrance
Activity
Playground

Playgrounds & Sprinklers

Renovated playgrounds with sprinklers, swings, and climbing structures for all ages.

North & south ends
Activity

McCarren Park House

A neighborhood gathering spot at the park's edge.

Lorimer St & Driggs Ave
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Sports & Courts

McCarren Skatepark

A free, public skate spot for all skill levels.

Lorimer & Bayard
Activity
Nature & Green Space

McCarren Park Demonstration Garden

A community garden of native plantings in the park.

East side of the park
Activity
Nature & Green Space

Tom Stofka Garden

A quiet, tended green corner of the park.

Center of the park
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Nature & Green Space

Green Dome Garden

A community-built garden at the edge of McCarren Park.

Union Avenue
On the calendar

Upcoming events

Free programming on the lawns and fields all season long.

Event
Tue Jul 22 · 8:30pm

Movies Under the Stars - Space Jam

Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs

McCarren Park Blacktop
Event
Sun Jul 26 · 11:00 AM

Trash Pick Up Party

NBPK & Stewards of McCarren Park host a trash pick up party Sunday July 17th

Bedford & Lorimer
Event
Fri July 31 · 9am

McCarren Park Pool 90th Anniversary

This summer marks the 90th anniversary of NYC's 11 Olympic-sized public pools built through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), including McCarren Park's own Play Center Pool! Come celebrate with us! No RSVP required.

McCarren Park Pool
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