Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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

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.

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.

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

Mecs B. • April 15, 2017It's a great dog park, that was move from one end of the park diagonally across to the other side of the park!!!

Philipp N. • March 6, 2018Totally love this park! Perfect for soccer meet ups. Good quality pitch!

Alberto S. • October 3, 2018Gorgeous views

Kimmie O. • July 11, 2020Great spot to enjoy the water & the views!

Laura B. • September 17, 2015Pretty little park on the East River. Come at sunset and admire Manhattan's skyline from Williamsburg's shore.

Mare L. • June 6, 2022Great Park to enjoy with your pet and kid!

Jesse L. • September 18, 2013Check out the new skatepark features and basketball court just opened for the Fall of 2013!

Kimmie O. • July 3, 2020The playground is “divided” into 2 areas - one for ages 2-5 & the other for ages 5-12. The green play area is for the younger kids & the house & blue play area are for the older kids.

Aleksey • October 14, 2018Great dog park with gravel!

MetroFocus • April 12, 2012Give animals in shelters the chance to stretch their legs & catch a good whiff of the fresh air by volunteer dog walking at the BARC. Learn about other local volunteer opportunities on MetroFocus

Daria Z. • June 21, 2016Significant view . A view to remember . Must see if coming to NYC

Hunter W. • February 27, 2020Please watch your dog and clean up after it. It’s a small dog park. Great view though.

Adrien G. • November 12, 2016Best pool ever.

Lauren A. • May 26, 2018Watched the sunset from here and took in breathtaking views of the city. The outdoor games are a fun addition and make the ambiance more playful.

Krista B. • October 21, 2012Proper dog park etiquette means keeping one gate closed at all times. If both are open, dogs could get out.

Love Lee T. • November 3, 2013quick break, great coffee, nice view

Stephanie P. • July 9, 2013This park has a mini rock climbing wall, sprinkler, baby & adult swings - good shizz! :D

Maya J. • June 19, 2015Great spot for families with kids of any age.

The New York Daily News • November 2, 2010PHOTO: In 1937 construction workers dug up the ground behind George Washington to add a sunken garden! Click "More Info" to see this historic pic!

Edwin O. • December 22, 2010Basketball courts are almost always empty during school hours.

Jack F. • November 24, 2011Hit up the putting green!

BIG D. • January 2, 2012Don't forget your cleats...and the big Gatorade across the street is still $2

Tag S. • February 2, 2011Don't fill up on breadsticks.

Julian M. • May 28, 2017Woah! This park is a gem. Super small public rooftop park that's part of the Vale Hotel with a couple of beautiful grassy hills and a really impressive garden