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PARK FACT:

Originally built in 1914, Betsy Head Memorial Playground housed the city's first recreation facility designed to include a public outdoor swimming pool and bath house.

Betsy Head Park

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Blake Ave., Dumont Ave., Livonia Ave. bet. Strauss St., Hopkinson Ave. and Bristol St.

Brooklyn

Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner

Acres: 10.55

 Baseball Fields

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Accessible denotes a wheelchair softball field.

NameLocation# of FieldsType of SurfaceAccessible
Betsy Head Memorial PlaygroundStrauss St. & Dumont Ave.2Regulation
Betsy Head Memorial PlaygroundLivonia, Dumont, Hopkinson, Blake avenues, Strauss Street1AsphaltAccessible

How to Reserve an Athletic Field or Court
Organized leagues or special events need a permit to use an athletic field or court. For people under 18, the permit is free. For those 18 and over, a fee is required.

To reserve space, please see Athletic Permits and Applications.

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