This month brought a variety of new openings to Brooklyn, including a new playground in Dyker Heights, a fitness studio in Carroll Gardens, a children’s toy and shoe shop in Greenpoint, a new greenway section in Sunset Park & Red Hook, a co-working space in Brooklyn Heights, a gym in Park Slope, and much more. For next month, families can look forward to early summer openings of a bouldering gym in DUMBO, a trampoline park in East New York, and a pickleball gym in Greenpoint.
McKinley Park Playground | Dyker Heights | NOW OPEN
While this project is not totally complete and the water area will not turned on for a few months, the playground at McKinley Park is complete and open for play! Children of all ages will enjoy this beautiful new playground with plenty of slides, swings, activity panels, and challenging climbers! This playground is located on Bay Ridge Parkway and is easiest to enter at the corner of 7th Avenue.
Mad Records NYC | Williamsburg | NOW OPEN
Located at 395 Wythe Avenue, Mad Records NYC is not a club, not a studio, not a gallery – but the in-between. A place where music isn’t played, it’s built; where ideas don’t wait, they happen; where strangers turn into collaborators. They are a living frequency. Check their social media for pop ups and other events.
The Goods Mart | South Williamsburg | NOW OPEN
The Goods Mart, a convenience store focused on healthier snacks and pantry staples, is now open at Williamsburg Wharf, the new mixed-use waterfront development at 470 Kent Avenue. This female-owned business offers over 450 snacks, drinks, and pantry items from 250+ brands. Be sure to grab a cup of $2 drip coffee!
The Sunset Park Greenway | Red Hook & Sunset Park | NOW OPEN
Come out to enjoy the newly-opened greenway section from Hamilton Avenue in Red Hook to 29th Street in Sunset Park. For over 14 years, the community has advocated for safe greenway infrastructure along this corridor. Spring and summer is the perfect time to make use of this exciting new amenity!
Williamsburg Soccer Club | Greenpoint | NOW OPEN
Williamsburg Soccer Club has been part of the community since 2017, but just recently opened its permanent space at 33 Nassau Street in Greenpoint. They offer classes, clinics, privates sessions, birthday parties, summer camp, and more!
Giggles & Wiggles | Greenpoint | NOW OPEN
This brand new children’s toy and shoe store is open at 42 West Street, Unit 103, with its entrance on Noble Street. Visit to shop premium, ethically-made, developmentally-centered, and design-forward goods for children ages 0-5. Giggles & Wiggles is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00am-6:00pm. They also offer music classes on Wednesday mornings.
/ impact / Group Fitness | Carroll Gardens | NOW OPEN
/ impact / Group Fitness has just opened their sixth location at 491 Smith Street. Stop by to try a barre, pilates, sculpt, or strength class!
The Malin Co-Working Space | Brooklyn Heights | NOW OPEN
The co-working company The Malin has opened its newest location at 57 Court Street in Brooklyn Heights. The 15,000 square foot space is located on the second floor above SoulCycle, Sephora, and Hot 8 Yoga. This is The Malin’s 7th location in New York City and its 2nd location in Brooklyn, with an outpost already established in Williamsburg.
Planet Fitness | Park Slope | NOW OPEN
Planet Fitness has opened in Paseo on Fifth, at 120 5th Avenue. With long hours, gym goers can get their workout in anytime at this new location.
NewYork-Presbyterian Bay Ridge Primary and Multispecialty Care | Bay Ridge | NOW OPEN
NewYork-Presbyterian is dedicated to serving patients by bringing world-class care right to their communities. Families can now find expert care from Weill Cornell Medicine doctors at their newest facility in Bay Ridge. This location will provide patients with a full breadth of healthcare services – inclusive of diagnostic, primary, and specialty care – as well as seamless access to their extensive hospital network.
Coming soon to our neighborhoods
Keep an eye out for more updates on these upcoming spots!
Lidl | Williamsburg | Opening date TBA
Another 27,0000-square-foot location of Lidl is slated to open soon on the ground floor of 597 Grand Street in Williamsburg. The new store will occupy a mixed-use retail and residential building between Leonard and Lorimer Streets, which was the former site of a Key Foods. Similar to Trader Joe’s and Aldi, Lidl offers a broad assortment of products, including its 49-cent butter croissants, private-label Butcher’s Specialty meats, and Bon Gelati mini ice cream bars. Shoppers can also find gourmet favorites like frozen tiramisu, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, and authentic prosciutto.
Arizona College of Nursing | Downtown Brooklyn | Opening date TBA
Arizona College of Nursing is opening its first New York campus after signing a 10-year lease for 40,000 square feet at 532 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn. The Glendale, Arizona–based school will occupy the sixth through eighth floors of the Paxton, a 43-story mixed-use tower near Borough Hall and MetroTech.
Erudite Preschool | Boerum Hill | Opening date TBA
Erudite Preschool is a Russian immersion daycare and preschool for children ages 6 months to 5 years. They have signed a lease at 526 Baltic Street which is the Baltic Canal building.
Prospect Park Vale | Prospect Park | Reopening 2027
The Prospect Park Vale restoration began this month and expects to conclude in 2027. This $37.5 million, 8-acre project is the single largest capital allocation to Prospect Park since Lakeside back in 2010-2013. A new children’s nature exploration area is part of the design!
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Updated: May 27, 2026.Main Image: Giggles & Wiggles in Greenpoint