Bernard E. Brooks Park
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Named after the town's first black mayor Bernard E. Brooks, this local park is located east of Teaneck Road near Englewood. Park facilities include basketball courts, a baseball field, a swing set and a children's water pool for light splashing. It also has an area with tall trees, which can provide a shady place to rest after a game or playing on the swing sets. The park is approximately a block north of Tryon Avenue and close to several New Jersey Transit bus stops.
- Hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset
- Handicap Accessible: No
- Parking: On-street: free
- Features: Athletic fields, Benches, Picnic tables, Playgrounds
- Services: Restrooms
- Permit requirements: Permits for entertainment and other organized events must be obtained from the recreation department.
- Restrictions: No alcohol, No fires, No pets, No smoking
- Wi-Fi: None
This was the first park I worked at as an employee of the Teaneck Rec. Dept. summer program around 1968. Kenny Banks is the only camper name that comes to mind right now. I believe this park was the home of the Teaneck LL's minor league schedule where I coached with Norman Birnbaum.