Suggestions for Bridge near Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

Aaron A. • October 9, 2012Mind your step. Broken glass, trash and dog crap everywhere.

Paul M. • August 5, 2020On my way to one of the best walking spots in the neighborhood.

Reashun G. • July 31, 2017You get a good view of Yankee Stadium as you ride by.

Dirty B. • August 10, 2014Really cool bridge with great walking path

Patrick S. • July 7, 2019Brooklyn Bridge gets busy, so the Manhattan Bridge is a good alternative. Spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Lady Liberty and Manhattan’ Skyline (do pick the South side of the bridge though).

Peter L. • June 9, 2016Awesome view of the bridge and Staten Island. However the proximity of the highway brings the noise and pollution.

DUMBO BID • May 8, 2017Live at The Archway is a Weekly Cabaret Below the Manhattan Bridge — with free performances, interactive art experiences, beer and wine from our landlocked Lighthouse from June through September 2017.

Kimmie O. • July 27, 2020Lovely views of the city & the water!

Eliane v. • April 27, 2013Taking in the city views, approaching Brooklyn, all wrapped in the beautiful pink paint of the Williamsburg Bridge. Best way to get fresh air in the hot summer days.

Leah L. • September 16, 2015Lovely place to watch the sunset. Probably good for fireworks too.

Angela Isabel • November 17, 2018The Verrazano Bridge looks ever so gorgeous at night! 😍

Peggy • December 22, 2019Beautiful park with a public restroom. Walk up for the views (there are many benches at the top).

Gena K. • September 4, 2011Great For sexy time!!!

Fodor's Travel • September 9, 2015There are two times each year when people are allowed to cross the bridge under their own power: for the New York City marathon held every November, and during the Five Boro Bike Tour each May.

Kristen P. • February 25, 2012Gorgeous views and lovely plantings make this a gem in the neighborhood. Kids can run freely and parents, bring the camera for amazing photos.

The New York Daily News • November 4, 2011PHOTO: Runners stream off the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge during the start of the 1993 New York City Marathon. Photo at the link!

Andre R. • August 2, 2015Great views of the New York Skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge. The view is even better at night time. I give this park a 9.9 out of 10. It's clean, safe, relaxing and it provides plenty of activities.

Corey m. • April 15, 2013Don't get stuck when the bridge goes up.

NYC DOT • December 23, 2011Bike across the bridge to get to Old Stone House – a reconstructed 1699 Dutch farmhouse that was central to the Battle of Brooklyn during the American Revolution.

NYC DOT • December 23, 2011Take a look at the cables and rollers of the oldest of the four remaining retractile bridges in the country – built in 1889!

Lydia B. • January 26, 2015Don't hesitate to take risk (like stepping above the hole where you can see the car under..) to take the best picture of this amazing bridge.

The Vitamin Shoppe • March 15, 2012Take in the beautiful view from the Brooklyn Bridge and lace up your sneakers for a run or a walk across!

Warren B. • October 29, 2013It's a bridge

yelena_ • August 17, 2012beautiful bikeway, go west (to the right of the bridge when facing SI) - better, paved, wider path than the bay parkway bound side

Ross G. • July 20, 2012When this bridge going to be fixed