Newtown Playground

This playground takes its name from one of the oldest European settlements in Queens. It serves as a memorial and resting place to the settlers, their families, and nameless African and European Americans of Newtown who helped build this community. This site was originally used as a cemetery, known as Old Newtown Cemetery or the Ancient Burial Ground. The early history of the site is not well documented, but it likely came into use shortly after the settlement was founded, making it the first community burial ground in Newtown.

In 2019, the City completed a renovation with graceful paths and contemplative seating areas, along with careful plantings that were created over the archaeologically sensitive section of the park. 

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  Basketball Courts
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  Playgrounds
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  Public Restrooms
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  Spray Showers

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More About Newtown Playground

Zip Code:11373
Community Board: 04
Council Member: Shekar Krishnan
Park ID: Q041
Acreage: 0.70
Property Type: Neighborhood Park

Lost and Found Information

Other Parks Nearby

• Hoffman Park (0.27 miles)
• Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center (0.37 miles)
• Horace Harding Playground (0.52 miles)
• Simeone Park (0.60 miles)
• Veterans Grove (0.61 miles)