Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Brooklyn

Joao V. • June 8, 2019Wonderful place to learn on Brooklyn heritage and to relax.

Karen V. • December 30, 2016Really busy on weekends in the summer. Awesome place to jog, people watch and eat ice cream

Rudy V. • February 21, 2016Great for strolls and people watching with an amazing view across the river

Novi • October 2, 2019Amazing waterfront views of Manhattan skyline with the Williamsburg bridge! Def a sunset spot! 💕

L. T. • July 17, 2015Beautiful, hilly, with a few great climbing trees! Nice views too.

Morgan P. • December 26, 2016Great views of the city, as good as Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Sass Conf • October 6, 2013Stunning views of Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge, and Manhattan Bridge. Get a cone from Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory

Chris R. • October 4, 2014Beautiful and tranquil. I love the rose garden and the Japanese pond.

Gabriel H. • May 2, 2016A must see in late April every year when the Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom.

NYC Parks • July 9, 2013Step back in time and walk through Brooklyn’s oldest remaining forest, home to the park’s largest trees and diverse animals. The Midwood Trail is a 30-minute hike that loops from the Audubon Center.

The Corcoran Group • November 6, 2013Come in the summer and sit by the fountain to cool off a bit. We mostly enjoy coming on Saturdays throughout the year for the farmers market!

Ece • January 29, 2018Love it, one of my favorite trails in the entire US.

Julia S. • August 28, 2015Awesome turtle and koi pond

James I. • April 22, 2011Separated playground spaces for younger and older kids, and then a separate big sprinkler space. Great park.

Tania L. • October 10, 2013Beautiful space in Brooklyn and full of cats!

Cilt & Co. • August 23, 2011We love the scenic views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline. Always a great spot to catch a breathtaking sunset.

Compass • May 14, 2014A lazy, quiet, and beloved park hidden from non-Greenpoint residents.

Judy L. • September 14, 2015peaceful yet full of life. beloved by families, couples, singles - you'll truly see everyone there. one of my favorite places in the world. great for boating, BBQs, picnics, and bodacious sunsets.

Cooper R. • August 13, 2011One of THE sweetest places to watch the sunset in NYC! Catch some live music, too and you're in heaven.

Nate F. • July 14, 2015beautiful lakeside meadow is uncrowded, shady, and cool on sunny summer days, perfect for frisbee, picnics, and kite flying

Nelson B. • June 25, 2022Perfect park, sprinklers, soccer field, garden, can’t forget the ice cream truck always in front!

Enrico S. • December 3, 2015Beautiful walk on the ocean shore. Good to see in any season.

naveen • August 5, 2014Be sure to take a walk up to the roof deck.

Michael F. • September 2, 2019One 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.

Valerie S. • May 16, 2016Peaceful and serene- great place to sit, read, and enjoy the scenery.

Melissa M. • September 23, 2013Amazing park. Very tranquil, right on the water.

Mish K. • October 11, 2017The best views ever.

Benjamin H. • August 15, 2014Friendly, diverse, fun bunch of kids here.