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Brower Park
A green fence, about four feet high, opens on a path towards a basketball court, slightly up a hill. In the midground and background, atop lawns of brownish grass stand leafless trees against an overcast sky.
Brower Park in February 2018
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Type Urban park
Location Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York City,
New York, United States
Area 4.5-acre (0.018 km2)
Created 1892

Brower Park is a cool green space in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York City. It's a fun place for people of all ages to relax and play. The park is located between Brooklyn Avenue and Kingston Avenue, and between St. Marks Avenue and Park Place.

This T-shaped park covers about 4 acres (about 1.6 hectares). It shares its block with the Brooklyn Children's Museum and a school called P.S. 289 George V Brower.

History of Brower Park

Brower Park is named after George Vanderhoof Brower. He was in charge of parks for Brooklyn and Queens from 1889 to 1894 and again from 1898 to 1901. The school on the same block is also named after him.

The City of Brooklyn bought the southern part of the park in 1892. A comfort station, which is like a public restroom, was built in the park in 1905. A special memorial for World War I was added in 1919.

The park got some updates in 1936. New drinking fountains, benches, and a playground were added. In 1939, a plan to make the park even better brought a new grass lawn. Boy Scouts helped plant this new grass.

What You Can Do at Brower Park

Brower Park has many different things to do for visitors. It's a great spot for sports, exercise, and just hanging out.

Here are some of the cool facilities you can find:

  • Basketball courts
  • Bathrooms
  • Fitness paths for walking or running
  • Handball courts
  • A playground for younger kids
  • A skate park
  • Spray showers, which are perfect for cooling off on hot days

Brower Park Skate Park

The Brower Park skate park opened on September 10, 2011. It was the second concrete skate park built in Brooklyn. Eric Adams, who was a State Senator at the time, helped approve the skate park.

A group led by Traci and Jay Johnson worked hard to get the park built. The skate park has several boxes, ledges, and a small ramp for skaters to enjoy.

Gallery

  • Brower Park Skatepark

    Brower Park Skatepark - January 2020

  • Mural Brower Park

    Mural in Brower Park - January 2020

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