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Entrance
Location	Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City
Area	6.87 acres (2.78 ha)
Operated by	New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
Open	All year
Public transit access	Subway: Jefferson Street ()

Maria Hernandez Park is a municipal park in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City. It is located between Knickerbocker Avenue on the southwest to Irving Avenue on the northeast, and Starr Street on the northwest to Suydam Street on the southeast. The park is 6.87 acres (2.78 ha) and is near the Jefferson Street station of the New York City Subway (L train).

The park has four wheelchair-accessible entrances. It has a newly-renovated basketball court, handball court, fitness equipment, spray showers and benches, and a newly built performance stage. The playground was rebuilt with brand new equipment as a result of funds from the mayor and the city council.

Honors

The park was the chosen as the city's "Park of the Month" in December 2006. The city and community added a new basketball court and fences. They also added a stage for shows and painted benches. In January 2007, it was awarded the Lily Bartle Park of the Month award.

Images for kids

Central Plaza in 2021
Lawn in 2021

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