Is there a bathroom?
Yes. The comfort station has ADA-accessible access.
Quick facts
Where
Dongan Hills Avenue and Jefferson Street
Borough
Staten Island
Area
Dongan Hills
Park or property
Gen. Douglas MacArthur Park
Parent notes
Best for
Staten Island families, Dongan Hills visits, playground-and-park time, and summer plans near the mini pool.
Bathroom note
The comfort station has ADA-accessible access.
Water note
The park has a seasonal outdoor mini pool; pool rules and hours should be checked before going.
What to know before going
This is a bigger park context than many playground pages. NYC Parks says Gen. Douglas MacArthur Park was developed with the General Charles W. Berry Houses and opened in 1951.
The park page notes a 2020 reconstruction that added a synthetic turf multiuse field, new basketball courts, and other upgrades. For families, that means the playground can be part of a broader park visit with siblings who want sports space.
The seasonal mini pool is a separate facility with its own rules, hours, and break period. Do not treat it like a spray shower; check pool status before building the day around it.
Questions parents usually ask
Is there a pool?
Yes. NYC Parks lists a seasonal outdoor mini pool in Gen. Douglas MacArthur Park, with separate pool hours and rules.
Is there more to do nearby?
Yes. The park also has courts and multiuse field space, so it can work for families with older kids too.
Accessibility and facilities
- The playground is marked as wheelchair accessible.
- The comfort station has ADA-accessible access.
- NYC Parks lists sensory-friendly features.
- The park has a seasonal outdoor mini pool listed by NYC Parks.
- NYC Parks history notes a reconstructed multiuse field and basketball courts.
Keep browsing
Use the broader lists when bathrooms, spray showers, or another Staten Island playground would be a better fit.