General Hart Playground

This park is named for long time borough official Brigadier General Joseph T. Hart (1902-1962), a resident of Elmhurst who led a distinguished military career and civilian life. In honor of his exemplary service, General Hart was awarded the Silver Star with a Cluster, the Purple Heart, the American Defense Force Medal, and the New York State Conspicuous Service Medal. 

Discover the history of General Hart Playground

Facilities

• Bathrooms
• Playgrounds
• Spray Showers

Park Information

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• News
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• Inspections
• Projects

Lost and Found Information

Directions to General Hart Playground

News

• NYC PARKS OFFICIALLY OPENS BRAND NEW SPORTS AND CHILDREN’S PLAY AREAS AT GENERAL HART PLAYGROUND

Capital Projects

• General Hart Playground Comfort Station Roof Reconstruction

More projects

Highlights

• Brig. Gen. Joseph T. Hart Park
• House Sparrows In New York City Parks

More About General Hart Playground

Zip Code:11377
Community Board: 02
Council Member: James Van Bramer
Park ID: Q067A
Acreage: 0.90
Property Type: Neighborhood Park

Other Parks Nearby

• Park (0.46 miles)
• Travers Park (0.55 miles)
• Doughboy Park (0.63 miles)
• Frank D. O'Connor Playground (0.65 miles)
• Big Bush Playground (0.68 miles)