Looking to beat the heat? We’ve compiled a list of water sprinklers available in Brooklyn parks, organized by neighborhood. These sprinklers are open throughout the summer when temperatures rise above 80°F. Perfect for cooling off and enjoying some water fun!
Brooklyn Heights
- Pier 6 Water Lab in Brooklyn Bridge Park (Open 10am-7pm)
- Pier 2 Water Lab in Brooklyn Bridge Park (Open 10am-7pm)
- Van Voorhees Playground (Columbia St. and Atlantic Ave.)
- Harry Chapin Playground (Columbia Heights between Middagh St. and Cranberry St.)
- Walt Whitman Park (Cadman Plaza East) | Water sprinklers have been repaired and are now on for Summer 2025!
DUMBO
- Pirate Ship Playground in Brooklyn Bridge Park (Main St. & Plymouth St.)
- Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward Park (Bridge St. & York St.)
Boerum Hill
- Boerum Park (Warren St. to Baltic St. between Hoyt St. And Smith St.)
- Nicholas Naquan Heyward Jr. Park (Wyckoff St. between Hoyt St. and Bond St.)
- Sixteen Sycamores Playground (Schermerhorn St. between Nevins St. And 3rd Ave.)
Carroll Gardens
- Carroll Park (Court Smith St. between Carroll and President Streets)
- Dimattina Playground (Hicks St. between Woodhull St. And Rapelye St.)
- St.Mary’s Playground (Smith St.)
- Mother Cabrini Playground (President St. between Van Brunt St. and Columbia St.)
Downtown Brooklyn
- McLaughlin Park (Jay St. and Bridge St. between Tillary St. and Cathedral Pl.)
- Commodore Barry Park (Nassau St. between Navy St. and North Elliott Pl.)
- Golconda Playground (Gold St. between Nassau St. and Concord St.)
- Abolitionist Place (225 Duffield Street) | No bare feet are allowed, so bring some waterproof sandals for your kids!
Prospect Heights
- Stroud Park (Sterling Pl. to Park Pl., between Classon Ave. and Washington Ave.)
- Pacific Park “East Plaza” (Vanderbilt Ave. and Dean St., at 595 Dean Street)
Fort Greene
- Fort Greene Park Playground (North side of park, Myrtle Ave. & St. Edwards St.)
- Oracle Playground (Adelphi St. between Myrtle Ave. & Park Ave.)
- Classon Playground (Lafayette Ave. & Classon Ave.)
- PS 20 Playground (Clermont Ave. & Adelphi St.)
- Albert J. Parham Playground (Willoughby Ave. between Adelphi St. & Clermont Ave.)
- Pratt Playground (Willoughby Ave. between Stuben St. & Emerson Pl.)
- South Oxford Park (South Oxford St. between Atlantic Ave. & Fulton St.)
- Edmonds Playground (DeKalb Ave. between Adelphi St & Carlton Ave.)
Clinton Hill
- Underwood Park (Lafayette Ave. between Waverly Ave. & Washington Ave.)
- Crispus Attucks Playground (Fulton St. & Classon Ave.)
Prospect Park
- The Splash Pad at Lakeside in Brooklyn was named Best of New York by New York Magazine. Prospect Park’s largest splash pad is open and free to the public for children 12 years of age and under in season. The Splash Pad is open seasonally between May and September.
Williamsburg
- Domino Park (15 River Street)
Governors Island
- Liggett Terrace Fountains (near the food court)
Updated: May 27, 2025.
