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Playgrounds in Brookhaven

68 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.

Playground map

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Within 2 miles of downtown (2)

2 to 5 miles (12)

More than 5 miles (54)

From OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026. Equipment, shade and restrooms vary; check the city parks department for closures and renovations.

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Questions

How many playgrounds are in Brookhaven?

68 parks in Brookhaven have a playground mapped in OpenStreetMap (checked October 2026). School playgrounds and private play areas aren’t included.

Which playground is closest to downtown Brookhaven?

Yaphank Lake Park, about 1.1 miles from downtown, followed by Cathedral Pines County Park (1.4 mi).

What can kids do in Brookhaven on a rainy or hot day?

Try the indoor activities guide, kids and family events, and library story times on the events calendar.

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