Hickman Playground
Brooklyn, New York
Welcome to New York City's Hickman Playground located in marvelous Brooklyn off of East 66th Street.This urban park is named for Vincent Hickman, a United States Air Force pilot. Hickman grew up in the area and attended Manhattan's St. Francis Xavier High School. Upon graduation in 1951 he joined the Air Force and served in the Korean War and came home and attended Fordham University where he received a B.S. in History. After graduating college Hickman went off to fight in the Vietnam War where he lost his life fighting. Today this park is dedicated in his memory and boasts athletic courts, a playground for the kids, and more. Come out and have fun!
2.66 acresabout two football fields
Been here lately? Is this still accurate?
Acreage2.66
Managed byCity of New York
AddressIntersection of East 66th Street and Veterans Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
Coordinates40.620329, -73.913076
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