Maritcha R. Lyons Park

Welcome to New York City's Maritcha R. Lyons Park located just off of Interstate 278 in Brooklyn. This park is named for a great educator who was the second African-American woman to serve as an assistant principal in Brooklyn. She spent nearly half a century teaching.

The acreage of Bridge Park 3 is included in this park's profile.

New York City Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks close at 1:00 a.m. and open at 6:00 a.m.

*The following are prohibited; childless adults in the playground areas, defacing public property, fighting, gambling, glass objects, harming wildlife, littering, sexual activity, weapons.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; alcoholic beverages, bicycles, fires, fishing, horseback riding, motor vehicles, swimming.

*The following require special permits; camping, sales.

*All animals must be leashed and waste removed.

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of New York, and United States statutes.