Is it worth a special trip?
It is more of a neighborhood playground than a full destination plan.
Auburndale / Queens
Ella Fitzgerald Playground
Auburndale playground near Peck Avenue and 188th Street with accessible play features and a neighborhood setting.
Quick facts
WherePeck Ave & 188 St
BoroughQueens
AreaAuburndale / Queens
AccessibilityAccessible play area
Bathroom and water notes
Plan bathrooms before a longer stay at Ella Fitzgerald Playground.
Choose another playground for water play; Ella Fitzgerald is a regular neighborhood play choice.
What to know before going
Ella Fitzgerald Playground fits a Northeast Queens neighborhood day near Peck Avenue and 188th Street. It is best evaluated by route and convenience: how close you are, whether bathrooms are handled, and whether another nearby playground gives you a better backup.
The accessible play designation is helpful, but families who need step-free routes should still check pavement, entrances, and the approach from the street.
Questions parents usually ask
What matters most before going?
Bathroom backup and the street approach matter most, especially with toddlers or strollers.
Is there water play?
No spray-shower note is tied to the playground.