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Here you will find information on the history of Carroll Park, our organization, park facilities, special events and volunteer opportunities, and lots of pictures. We update this information regularly, so visit us often. Carroll Park is located at the crossroads of Carroll Gardens, on an entire city block between Smith and Court Streets, President and Carroll Streets. It is the vital center of the neighborhood and contains two playgrounds; basketball, baseball and Bocce courts; a sprinkler and plenty of picnic tables and benches.
Carroll Park was originally designated as a private community garden in the late 1840’s. In 1852, the City of Brooklyn acquired the land for use as a public park. It is named in honor of Charles Carroll (1737 – 1832), the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence, who died at the age of 96. In 1993, the park was redesigned and reconstructed by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Improvements included new gardens, reorganization of the play spaces, and a compass rose sprinkler area. Decorative cast iron gates, fencing and lighting now mirror the historic brownstone character of the neighborhood.
 Carroll Park in the early 1900's |
 Carroll Park now |