Is there a bathroom?
No. NYC Parks lists no restroom for Powell Playground.
Quick facts
Where
Powell Street between Glenmore Avenue and Pitkin Avenue
Borough
Brooklyn
Area
Brownsville
Park or property
Powell Playground
Parent notes
Best for
A short Brownsville stop, nearby errands, seating, game tables, and a local playground visit.
Bathroom note
NYC Parks lists no restroom for this playground.
Water note
This is not a spray-play pick; start with the spray-shower list for hot-day water play.
What to know before going
Powell Playground sits close to Pitkin Avenue, so it can fit into a Brownsville errand route when you need a nearby place for kids to move around.
The Parks listing is clear on the tradeoff: the playground has limited wheelchair access and no restroom. It does list companion seating, accessible game tables, an accessible drinking fountain, and a sensory-friendly space.
For families, that means Powell is easier to use for a shorter stop than for an open-ended afternoon. If bathroom access or water play matters, choose a different page first.
Questions parents usually ask
Is it accessible?
Access is limited. Parks says the entrance is wheelchair-accessible, but not all play elements are accessible.
Is there anything for adults to sit near?
NYC Parks lists companion seating and benches with backs and armrests.
Accessibility and facilities
- Limited wheelchair access is listed.
- No restroom is listed.
- Companion seating, benches with backs and armrests, accessible game tables, and an accessible drinking fountain are listed.
- Sensory-friendly space is listed.
Keep browsing
Use the broader lists when bathrooms, spray showers, or another Brooklyn playground would be a better fit.