Allison D.
11/30/2025
Von King Park was designed by the same guy who designed Central Park and Prospect park and has cool features for all kinds of people like an outdoor gym, baseball field and dog park. HVK puts...
Herbert Von King Park
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670 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Herbert Von King Park, formerly known as Tompkins Park, is a historic 7.82-acre green space located in Brooklyn, NY. Renamed in 1985 in honor of community leader Herbert Von King, the park offers a variety of recreational amenities and serves as a hub for family gatherings and cultural events.
This beloved town square features a range of facilities including a baseball field, basketball court, handball courts, playgrounds, and an outdoor amphitheatre. Visitors can also enjoy the Von King Recreation Center, which houses a mini petting zoo, computer center, after-school programs, and a dedicated staff ready to assist park-goers.
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3.535 reviews
Angela C.
4/18/2025
This is a solid park, especially if you have a dog and are looking for a community of friendly dog-owners. The dog run isn't the widest space but the park is well kept and chips get replaced...
Noah W.
1/2/2023
Great park. Lots of great pits to stand in. Best part is the dogs though they may be very dirty depending on the weather...so don't get too close
Menelik S.
8/22/2022
I loved my experience at this park. It was, by no means, remotely close to the physical quality of a Central Park or Prospect, but there was a beautiful sense of community here that was special....
Letty C.
7/30/2017
This place takes me back. My parents bought me here as a child, I can still feel the wind moving past my face as my father pushed me in the swings and I have vivid memories dancing on the stage...
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