Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Brooklyn

April M. • August 3, 2015Beautiful place to bike ride with the family. If you ride to the pier you can take a nice break with a view of the skyline.

Kim M. • July 3, 2017Very nice park with water view and you can walk or bike . But parking is almost impossible!!

The Corcoran Group • January 6, 2012Small and hilly oasis that is a haven for the locals – it’s the perfect place to take a stroll with the kids and the dog. The playground is a bit wild. Visit the ski hill in the winter.

The Corcoran Group • June 4, 2013It's all wood chips and views at Owls' Head Dog Park. Take in NYC skyline and Verrazano Bridge views while your pooch gets his play on.

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.

Louise B. • May 20, 2012Absolutely gorgeous views! Such a relaxing place to go. Can't wait to bring my bike next time.

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

Charley B. • October 3, 2013Great view for the young at heart

Katie D. • February 28, 2012Really pretty :) cross the street to walk along the bay and under the Verrazano

Theresa R. • February 11, 2013Great place to run.

Nate F. • July 4, 2018nice park with baseball, basketball, handball, and a huge playground area with multiple play structures for different ages, swings, and sprinklers

Aeolian-Skinner Princess P. • September 1, 2017Come for the amazing view of Manhattan, and stay for the summer concerts.

Fodor's Travel • September 9, 2015This narrow, meandering park follows the Bay Ridge waterfront and has spectacular views of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and the ships moving in and out of New York Harbor.

LeAnna C. • August 30, 2014Great for walking, running, photography, or just hanging out. Beautiful views. One of the best views in Brooklyn!

Hany Y. • August 21, 2017Lovely for walks, runs or hanging out by the waters, very relaxing a lot of greens

The Corcoran Group • January 6, 2012This Viking-inspired park might be the most hidden greenspace in all of the five boroughs. It gets quite crowded in the summer. See if you can spot one of the famous Bay Ridge parrots!

Michael V. • February 11, 2012Try the pizzeria on 68th best pizza in brooklyn

L B. • February 29, 2012Fantastic view off of the Belt Paryway

Norma S. • July 13, 2013Rarely crowded, empty early on weekends.

Stephanie B. • December 22, 2014Large space for all the friendly dogs to run and play. There is even a small section for small dogs. The water pump broke recently for the fountain though so make sure to bring your own water!

Donna S. • August 10, 2015Great view

Joseph K. • April 20, 2011It's so Swedish! One of the best playground designs I've ever seen

Traci • January 21, 2012Closes at dusk.

Nate F. • August 13, 2018nice big park with a playground, basketball court, running track, and exercise area.

Corinne M. • March 19, 2012I love this park!!!!! <3

Jeff K. • March 10, 2010Look both ways before crossing the street.