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PARK FACT:
McCarren Park was home to Brooklyn's first children's farm garden, opened in 1914.
McCarren Park
N. 12 St., Lorimer St., Manhattan Ave. bet. Bayard St. and Berry St. - Nassau Ave.
Brooklyn
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 35.71
Highlights
Father Popieluszko Square
This square is named for the late Father Jerzy Popieluszko (1947-1984), a Roman Catholic priest who lived in Poland. He is best remembered for his ardent support of the… Read More
Father Popieluszko Statue
This statue honors Father Jerzy Popieluszko (1947–1984), a Roman Catholic priest who lived in Poland, and is best remembered for his ardent support of the Polish… Read More
McCarren Park - the Asian Longhorned Beetle
The Asian longhorned beetle ( Anoplophora glabripennis ) was found in Greenpoint, Brooklyn in 1996. Scientists believe it came to the United States by way of wood crating… Read More
Vincent V. Abate Playground
This playground honors Vincent Vito Abate (b. 1918), a lifetime Greenpoint, Brooklyn, resident and community activist. Vito Abate, Vincent’s father, came to America… Read More
Vincent V. Abate Playground - Monarch Butterflies in New York City Parks
The monarch butterfly ( Danaus plexippus ) may seem to be one of the most delicate creatures alive. But despite its frail appearance, every year the monarch makes a long… Read More
