Free things to do with kids in Brooklyn
7 places.
Lincoln Road Playground
Bridges on the bigger climber, swings, and a shady sandpit for the ones who just want to dig.
Harmony Playground
A big climber for older kids, toddler-sized ladders for the rest, plus swings and sand to dig in by the bandshell.
Main Street Playground
A pretend ship to climb around, sand to dig in and the bridges right there in view.
Sandbox Village at Pier 6
A sprawling sandbox with little wooden huts to hide in, best for younger kids. Bring a bucket.
Vanderbilt Playground
A small climber for toddlers off to one side, while the bigger kid takes the tunnels and monkey bars.
Water Lab at Pier 6
Spray jets to dodge and water to push around and experiment with. Bring a towel.
Slide Mountain at Pier 6
A landscaped hill with tall slides down its face, so bigger kids climb up and race down on repeat.