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PARK FACT:
Legendary gangster Al Capone began his criminal career at Red Hook Park.
Red Hook Recreation Area
Halleck St., Bush St. bet. Otsego St. and Court St.
Brooklyn
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 58.50
News 
March 23, 2012
Statement Regarding Temporary Ballfield Area Closure At Red Hook Park
The City has temporarily closed four natural grass ballfields (Fields 5,6,7,8) at Red Hook...
August 15, 2011
Celebrating 75 Years Of Summer Swimming In New York City’s WPA-Era Pools
NYC's 11 Majestic WPA Pools Celebrate 75th Anniversary
August 8, 2011
Parks Hosts Celebration to Honor the Opening of 11 WPA Era Pools
The 1930s-themed event included synchronized swimming performances by Dr. Jane Katz, member of...
May 27, 2010
Final Report Made Available Confirming That Soil Samples from Red Hook Recreation Area Show No Evidence of PCB Contamination
To address potential safety concerns, on May 13, soil samples were collected and tested from 18...
July 20, 2008
Red Hook Food Vendors Open for the Season
Return of the Tacos!
March 12, 2008
Huaraches To Return To Red Hook Park
On Monday, Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe announced the awarding of a permit to the Food...
March 10, 2008
Parks Issues Permit To Food Vendors Committee Of Red Hook Park
Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe today announced the awarding of a permit to the Food Vendors...
September 6, 2007
Parks Extends Permit For Food Vendors Committee Of Red Hook Park Through End Of The Season
Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe announced today the extension of the Temporary Use Authorization...
July 16, 2007
Set Your DVRs For "It’s My Park!"
Mark Tuesday nights at 11:00 p.m. and Saturday afternoons at 5:00 p.m. on your calendars....
July 3, 2006
First Splash At City Pools
On June 30, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg kicked off the opening of New York City’s outdoor...
Directions to Red Hook Recreation Area
Know Before You Go
The City has temporarily closed four natural grass ballfields (Fields 5,6,7,8) at Red Hook Park after detecting elevated lead levels in the soil. The risk of exposure is small and we have taken immediate cautionary action by covering bare soil and reseeding parts of the outfield and adding clay to the infield, as well as adding clay to a nearby bleacher area. The area will be closed for 6-8 weeks to allow for sufficient grass growth. The City will conduct regular assessments of the impacted areas to ensure that treatments remain intact while developing a longer-term solution.
As a reminder, parents should have children wash their hands whenever they come in from playing outdoors. The Health and Parks Departments will continue to work together to make sure New Yorkers have safe, accessible places to exercise.
