McCarren Park
Park
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
"find a nice spot between the cigarette butts and brown grass"(8 Tips)
"original Williamsburg hipster spectacles."(10 Tips)
"Great place to relax and people watch in summer"(11 Tips)
"Love pumpin iron with the old polish dudes in the outdoor gym"(2 Tips)
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Nate F.July 23, 2015Get margaritas from Turkey's Nest to bring here, bask in the sun with your pale friends.
The Corcoran GroupJune 4, 2013Visit Williamsburg's wood chipped dog run for some fun and go out for brunch at one of the many neighboring dog-friendly outdoor restaurants in the area.
Mike O'SullivanApril 21, 2015The grass is usually burnt and destroyed, but fun to people watch during softball games. Grab a drink to go from the Turkey Nest.
Ben GaspariniAugust 21, 2016Nice park with good view of the city. Wonderful farmers market during the weekend (all year long).
For peace & quiet and a real park setting - go here on the weekdays during the day. If you want the NYC crowds and inhalation of cigarette smoke come weekend afternoons and evenings w/ the Hipsters.
One of the best parks in Brooklyn to chill out with friends. If you’re sporty the park has baseball & soccer fields, a track and a pool! There’s even a dog area.Upvoted 1 week ago
Love this park. Go run on the track field, play ball (baseball or soccer), enjoy the pool, use the outdoor gym equipment, skateboard or people watch. There is so much to do in this park ❤️- All American summer park vibe with none of the stuffiness, pretentiousness and perfection of Central Park. Real people, real grass and real weeds.
Baked ZittiJuly 25, 2016Be sure to bring a blanket! The lack of rain has made the grass a bit dry and prickly. But this is still the best park in Williamsburg!Upvoted Feb 4
CompassApril 18, 2014The beloved park in between Greenpoint and Williamsburg is known for its kickball leagues, public pool, and summer movie screenings.
There's a lot to do at McCarren Park: basketball courts, baseball fields, a huge swimming pool. I come here to stare enviously at people's dogs.
Andrea EstevezJune 28, 2019Beautiful park to relax or spend time with friends and family. Tennis court, fútbol, softball, racing track and doggie parks!
Head over to the Turkey's Nest and get a special to-go cup before you bask in the grass. Or, if you're feeling active, head on over to the concrete fields and play a pickup game of kickball.
Amaury HenderickMarch 15, 2016Almost as good a place to go people watching as Washington square, but it's more spread out so it feels a bit quieter at first.
Love, love, love MY park! Wish I could do more about those few rude individuals showing up once in a while, BUT - no worries - have been working on it:); only NICE people welcome, ok?:-); let's enjoy!
Paola GuerreroSeptember 1, 2017Great for people watching, and falcon sightings. Just curb your mexican hairless, if you don't want them to get swooped up. There are bats in the trees at night.
Marilyn RosaApril 11, 2017The track is a great place to exercise but it's best to come in early as to avoid the crowds.
Danny TrejoAugust 9, 2015It has a the things you could want in a park. Dog park, movie night, football field, track, pool, basketball courts, seriously what doesn't this park have?
The crowds have changed a bit over the years and while it's no longer the hipster paradise of yore, it's still a lovely place to read a book, take a run or watch/play dodgeball and softball.
MetroFocusMarch 15, 2012If you're looking for an unconventional sport to play, try out for the Brooklyn Kickball team. The season "kicks off" in May and plays every Sunday at McCarren Park (Gilroy Field). Read more
LenaJuly 25, 2010My puppy loves this park at night, plenty of grass area to roam and you can unleash your dog after 9 p.m. Lighted field & track and summer film screenings are a super plus!
Nice location for a relaxing stroll. Also good for people and dog watching.
BollareJuly 18, 2012Laying in the park, sipping ice coffee, dog and style watching. It accumulates all the locals into one spot where you're bound to run into your friends http://bit.ly/MJk450 -Running in Wedges
Outdoor VoicesNovember 19, 2015Andrew Parietti, President of Outdoor Voices, often meets friends here for morning games of tennis during the week. Read more
Leigh Anne ZinsmeisterJune 16, 2015Play some softball, read a book in the shade, watch a beautiful sunset.
Peter KellyJune 2, 2015Grab some shade and a discrete margarita from Turkeys Nest and do some people watching.
The Most Interesting Man in the WorldAugust 8, 2014It’s worth noting that bringing your javelin to the dog park can ruffle some serious feathers.
Mike BloombergJuly 9, 2012On 6/28/12, I opened the newly renovated McCarren Park Pool & announced all City pools are open: http://bit.ly/MRNKgM
Afi Yellow-DukeJuly 8, 2015Hipster watching: your new favorite sport. The concerts here are also pretty great.
Carrot CreativeFebruary 1, 2013Tennis, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, football and more. Make sure to bring your Wilson gear.
- Kickball on Sunday nights is one of the original Williamsburg hipster spectacles. BYOB and enjoy. Read more
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A park equally valued and cherished in Greenpoint and Williamsburg, McCarren Park is the site of endless games of kickball, soccer, baseball, bocce, handball, basketball, football, and tennis, running meets and playground antics. McCarren Park is home to the McCarren Park Pool and Play Center.
Open until 1:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 6:00 AM–1:00 AM
(718) 218-2380
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- 8.7
"This track is in pretty good condition compared to others around the city. Beware of flying soccer balls from the infield, and people walking their dogs on the track. Overall a great place to run."
Taiowa Waner - 7.8
"Proper dog park etiquette means keeping one gate closed at all times. If both are open, dogs could get out."
Krista Bedosky - 9.0
"Blue potatoes & rhubarb & beautiful greens/herbs (& more) oh, my! Buy here every Saturday and support the local farmers, & don't forget to check out Red Jacket Orchards' variety of fruity Apple Juices"
Alyssa Yeager
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