Prospect Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Brooklyn.

1. Prospect Park

9.6
Prospect Park W/SW (Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Prospect Park · 309 tips and reviews

Eitan L.Eitan Lidergot: Get there early and get a nice spot in the sun to relax. Great for biking, picnics, and BBQ.

Jonathan K.Jonathan Kramer: Huge! The rolling hills are a great place to picnic.

Zina A.Zina Alam: Great for picnic, biking, sitting by the lake, and also roller-skating! (there is a rink)

The Bandshell / Celebrate Brooklyn! is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Brooklyn.

2. The Bandshell / Celebrate Brooklyn!

9.4
Prospect Park W (at 10th St), Brooklyn, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Prospect Park · 149 tips and reviews

Damien B.Damien Basile 😈: Have a picnic at sunset with great company while listening to amazing music.

Miss T. H.Miss T. Hoops: Bring food and non-alcoholic drinks, have a picnic, listen to great live music! <3

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Bring a picnic and listen to great music outdoors all summer long. $3 donation suggested.

Long Meadow is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Brooklyn.

3. Long Meadow

9.5
Prospect Park (btwn East Dr & West Dr), Brooklyn, NY
Field · Prospect Park · 59 tips and reviews

Robby S.Robby Snitkof: Go for the grills and picnic tables on 9th street and West Drive

Jeremy B.Jeremy Busch: Come with a blanket and spread out for a picnic under the shade of one of the many trees.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Plenty of green space for you to have a picnic on a nice summer day. Bring your dog and let it run free without a leash before 9am.

Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Brooklyn.

4. Brooklyn Bridge Park

9.6
Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Brooklyn Heights · 417 tips and reviews

steve t.steve torres: perfect for family picnic @ any time !

PureWowPureWow: July 4th: Scope out an early spot at Brooklyn Bridge Park for a picnic (bring grown-up juice boxes), then stay for a perfect view of the fireworks. Read more.

Jeeleighanne D.Jeeleighanne Duboius: Good place fir picnics, with a view!

Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 5 is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Brooklyn.

5. Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 5

9.4
Brooklyn Bridge Pk Greenway (at Joralemon St), Brooklyn, NY
Pier · Brooklyn Heights · 40 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: it's happening! next leg of the park is opening this fall, including 3 soccer fields, BBQ's, picnic tables, playground, a promenade and fishing pier.

Anthony R.Anthony Rallo: Great areas of shade in picnic peninsula thanks to some sail/tarps.

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Get down to the grills and the long line of picnic tables with umbrellas to sit under. You’ll feel like you’re a part of the Brooklyn community down here. Read more.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Brooklyn.

6. Brooklyn Botanic Garden

9.4
990 Washington Ave (btwn President St & Empire Blvd), Brooklyn, NY
Botanical Garden · Prospect Park · 322 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Check out the Japanese tea garden and visit the Koi fish. Wednesday nights, members can bring picnic blankets and baskets to enjoy a dinner on the lawn.

Rochelle G.Rochelle Green: Walk with your student ID! Nice place for a picnic :-) and the Japanese garden and cherry blossom esplanade is the best!

Mary Elise ChavezMary Elise Chavez: Cherry blossoms hit their peak around Apr 12-15th, pack a picnic and sit under them for a magical experience. Bring your cam, lots of stunning tulips, blue bells, lavender & rhododendrons!

Under the Brooklyn Bridge is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Brooklyn.

7. Under the Brooklyn Bridge

9.2
Brooklyn Bridge (FDR Dr), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · DUMBO · 36 tips and reviews

ShinaShina: Perfect picnic spot, bring a blanket!

Anna O.Anna Ohare: Bring a picnic and blanket and enjoy the beautiful views.

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: Great spot to have a picnic! Beautiful views of the bridges & the city!

Fort Greene Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Brooklyn.

8. Fort Greene Park

9.5
Washington Pk (btwn Myrtle & DeKalb Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Fort Greene · 135 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come early on a Saturday morning and hit the Greenmarket to get provisions for your picnic in this bohemian wonderland.

Alyssa B.Alyssa Bereznak: Nice for picnics but not really very nature-filled. Though I did almost get attacked by a racoon here once.

Stina P.Stina P.: best neighborhood park ever - farmers market on saturdays. give a loop, go for a run, check out a bird watching tour, have a picnic, play some tennis, read on a bench, play with your kid at the park

McCarren Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Brooklyn.

9. McCarren Park

9.0
780 Lorimer St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Williamsburg · 136 tips and reviews

Marian Z.Marian Z: have a picnic and bring your dog to the dog run.

Jeff S.Jeff Stevens: Have a picnic in the park! Read more.

Ina L.Ina Li: Family oriented, well maintained, and great place for picnic

Sunset Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Brooklyn.

10. Sunset Park

9.0
41st to 44th St (btwn 5th & 7th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Sunset Park · 54 tips and reviews

Leon R.Leon Rodrigues: Picnics can be a good choice. The view is awesome!

amNewYorkamNewYork: The park that gave the neighborhood its name is a perfect place (especially at sunset) for a swim or a picnic with a knockout view of the waterfront. It also had a recent face-lift.

Noushat H.Noushat Hossain: Great for a walk or a picnic. Or good for playing sports

Louis Valentino Jr Park & Pier is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Brooklyn.

11. Louis Valentino Jr Park & Pier

9.0
Coffey St & Ferris St, Brooklyn, NY
Park · Red Hook · 34 tips and reviews

Globetrottergirls D.Globetrottergirls Dani: Great sunset views. Tranquil & peaceful, barely anyone here. Pack a picnic or grab a key lime pie on a stick from Steve's, but don't forget the mosquito repellent 😊

Elizabeth K.Elizabeth Kazus: watching sunsets, having picnics and etc

Ben M.Ben Mackey: Great place for a picnic, or to sit while eating your key lime pie.

Cobble Hill Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Brooklyn.

12. Cobble Hill Park

9.0
Clinton St (btwn Congress St & Verandah Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Cobble Hill · 23 tips and reviews

Anthony R.Anthony Rallo: Nice little park with a 'no dog' green grass area that makes for impromptu picnics without a poopy pants worry.

CompassCompass: Consistently sunny benches and game tables, plus neighboring local spots like Ted & Honey make it perfect for sunbathing, impromptu picnics, and the like.

Valerie S.Valerie S: Peaceful and serene- great place to sit, read, and enjoy the scenery.

Monsignor McGolrick Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Brooklyn.

13. Monsignor McGolrick Park

9.1
Driggs Ave (at Monitor St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Greenpoint · 43 tips and reviews

Roxie R.Roxie Reeves: Lounged in the sun and had a picnic.

Caitlin L.Caitlin L: Great for picnics!

SavoteurSavoteur: This green oasis in the middle of Greenpoint is the most pleasant surprise you will come across. Beautiful any time of the year, the picturesque park opened in 1891. Read more.

WNYC Transmitter Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Brooklyn.

14. WNYC Transmitter Park

9.5
2 Greenpoint Ave (at West St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Greenpoint · 59 tips and reviews

Ryan J.Ryan Jorgenson: Take out from Paulie Gee's, picnic here, great views.

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: So many scenic views here! Great place for picnics & fresh air! Plenty of green, grassy areas & plenty of benches!

Ingrid K.Ingrid Kenyon: Great park to catch the sunset or play some frisbee!

Picnic Grove is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Brooklyn.

15. Picnic Grove

8.4
New Dock St. (Jane's Carousel), Brooklyn, NY
Park · DUMBO · 15 tips and reviews

Elif B.Elif Bayrasli: I usually get something from the DUMBO food truck lot and walk over to the picnic table area. The best spot for lunch!

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: There are plenty of picnic tables here.

Ashley V.Ashley Valle: Sundays Are The Best Here!!