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
Blake Ave., Dumont Ave., Livonia Ave. bet. Strauss St., Hopkinson Ave. and Bristol St.
Brooklyn
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 10.55
Football Fields
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denotes asphalt wheelchair football fields.
Know when to go: view upcoming athletic area usage (PDF).
| Name | Location | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| Betsy Head Memorial Playground | Livonia, Dumont, Hopkinson, Blake avenues, Strauss Street | ![]() |
Related information:
The Parks Department hosts an annual Flag Football League that is co-sponsored by the NFL & PAL. This citywide league for children ages 8-14 has been going on for more than 10 years.













