The park is 6.87 acres (2.78 ha) and is near the Jefferson Street station of the New York City Subway (L train).

[1][2][3][4] The park was named after Maria Hernandez, who lived in Bushwick and fought against drug dealers in the neighborhood.

The City of Brooklyn purchased the land for the park from several landowners, including circus impresario Phineas T. Barnum.

Bushwick Park was a popular spot for neighborhood recreation, such as holiday celebrations, croquet matches, dancing, and baseball games.

Park workers removed broken glass, debris, and graffiti; repaired and painted benches and fencing; restored the ball field; and cleaned the sewer line.