Daniel M. O'Connell Playground

A pride of lions greet you at the entrance to O'Connell Playground, to symbolize the courage of the fallen World War I soldier who was the youngest person ever to be given the Croix de Guerre. Today this park features handball and basketball courts, as well as play equipment, game tables, drinking fountains and benches.

Discover the history of Daniel M. O'Connell Playground

Facilities

• Basketball Courts
• Bathrooms
• Fitness Equipment
• Handball Courts
• Playgrounds
• Spray Showers

Park Information

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• History
• News
• Map
• Inspections
• Projects

Lost and Found Information

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News

• Mayor Bloomberg and Bette Midler Plant 250,000th Tree to Celebrate Two-year Anniversary of MillionTreesNYC

Capital Projects

• Daniel O'Connell Playground Reconstruction

More projects

Highlights

• O’connell Playground

More About Daniel M. O'Connell Playground

Zip Code:11412
Community Board: 12
Council Member: Daneek Miller
Park ID: Q106
Acreage: 2.04
Property Type: Neighborhood Park

Other Parks Nearby

• Hollis Playground (0.53 miles)
• Haggerty Park (0.90 miles)
• Locust Manor Playground (0.95 miles)
• East Springfield Playground (0.96 miles)
• Peters Field (0.98 miles)