# Joseph F. Mafera Park > Large park offers multiple sports courts including basketball, handball, and hockey, alongside a children's playground and dog park. Quiet surroundings create a relaxed atmosphere despite busy weekends. Community care keeps the space clean and welcoming for all ages. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Joseph-F-Mafera-Park - Address: 65th Pl. &, Shaler Ave, Ridgewood, NY, United States - Phone: +12126399675 - Website: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/mafera-park/ ## What it is good for - Parks — 9/10 - Kid Friendly — 7.5/10 - Dog Friendly — 7.5/10 - Playground — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "The parks here have fields for football and soccer." - "It's so hot, even the dogs enjoyed the sprinklers here." - "It's so kid friendly with courts for basketball, soccer, and handball." ## Good to know - The park has basketball, baseball, football, soccer, skateboarding, and handball courts. - Expect the park to be very busy on Fridays and weekends after 2pm. - Parking can be challenging, especially during peak hours. - Public restrooms are available but may not always be in pristine condition. - The park is a great place for picnics and social gatherings. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.