Forest Park / Richmond Hill

Jackson Pond Playground

Jackson Pond is a bigger Queens playground on the edge of Forest Park, with a spray area, picnic tables, game tables, and enough room for a longer stop than a quick slide-and-leave visit.

Quick facts

Where

108th Street and Myrtle Avenue

Borough

Queens

Area

Richmond Hill / Forest Park

Park or property

Forest Park

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Parent notes

Best for

Warm-weather play, mixed-age visits, families near Richmond Hill, and Forest Park outings.

Bathroom note

NYC Parks does not mark this playground as having restrooms, so check nearby options before promising a long stay.

Water note

Water-based play features are listed, and local descriptions consistently point to a large sprinkler area.

What to know before going

This is a useful Forest Park edge playground because it gives families more than one way to use the stop: play equipment, water play, chess or game tables, picnic tables, and nearby park space.

The location along Myrtle Avenue and 108th Street makes supervision important near the edges. It is a better choice when an adult can settle in and watch the full space, not when you need a tiny enclosed playground.

The playground has enough going on for siblings. Younger kids get play space and spray features, while older kids may care more about the larger equipment, tables, and nearby park setting.

Questions parents usually ask

Is there a bathroom?

NYC Parks does not list a restroom directly for this playground.

Is it good in summer?

Yes. The water feature is one of the main reasons to choose it on a hot Queens day.

Is it only for locals?

No. It can be part of a Forest Park outing, especially if you are already near Richmond Hill, Kew Gardens, or Woodhaven.

Accessibility and facilities

  • Wheelchair-accessible playground.
  • Water-based accessible play features are listed.
  • Companion seating, benches with backs and armrests, accessible game tables, and an accessible drinking fountain are noted.
  • Sensory-friendly space is listed.

Keep browsing

Use the main lists if this stop is not the right fit for the day.