Bensonhurst Park Restrooms Bombed Out From Halloween Fire

An early afternoon fire destroyed the restrooms on the corner of Cropsey Avenue and Bay Parkway in Bensonhurst Park on Friday, October 31.

All units were called in to fight the blaze at 1:45pm, and the fire was under control by 2:09pm, said FDNY officials. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There were no injuries.

When we visited today, the restroom was boarded up and reeked of ash, but the main structure was still standing.

Here’s a photo of the fire sent to us by tipster Dutch Benendez.

We’ve reached out to the Parks Department to find out about repairs, and will update when we hear back.