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

1. WNYC Transmitter Park

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

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Formerly the site of WNYC radio's transmission towers, this public space opened in 2012; it's part of the New York Department of Parks & Recreation's ongoing project to redevelop waterfront property. Read more.

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

NYC ParksNYC Parks: One of NYC's newest parks, Transmitter Park features a close-up view of the Manhattan skyline and East River from its waterfront esplanade. Read more.

Red Hook Ballfield Food Vendors is one of The 15 Best Places for Recreation in Brooklyn.

2. Red Hook Ballfield Food Vendors

7.9
Bay St (at Clinton St), Brooklyn, NY
Street Food Gathering · Red Hook · 59 tips and reviews

Dixie D.Dixie D'Amour: Bike to Red Hook Recreational Area and make sure to stop at the Red Hook Lobster Pound on the way for a tasty lobster roll!

Mike E.Mike Elliott: Try the barbacoa taco from piaztlan, the loroco pupusa from solber and the ceviche from the Ecuadorean truck. All are delicious

jake f.jake furst: head over to the vendors and grab a tamale or pupusa, elote (corn with cotija and chili powder) and a watermelon drink. don't fill up here; there are most culinary stops on this tour.

Martinez Playground and Skatepark is one of The 15 Best Places for Recreation in Brooklyn.

3. Martinez Playground and Skatepark

8.3
121 Scholes Street
Playground · East Williamsburg · 1 tip

Jesse L.Jesse Lash: Check out the new skatepark features and basketball court just opened for the Fall of 2013!

Twinkle Playspace is one of The 15 Best Places for Recreation in Brooklyn.

4. Twinkle Playspace

8.6
144 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY
Indoor Play Area · Williamsburg · 8 tips and reviews

Oz L.Oz Lubling: One of the better playspace in Brooklyn. Lots to explore.

Virg W.Virg Wong: I wish I was a kid so it wouldn't be weird to play here.

Mike S.Mike Seilback: Great funky indoor play place for the kids. Climbing, slides and imaginative play all with a BK feel.

Nicholas Naquan Heyward, Jr. Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Recreation in Brooklyn.

5. Nicholas Naquan Heyward, Jr. Park

8.2
Wyckoff St (btwn Hoyt & Bond Sts), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Boerum Hill · No tips or reviews
Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway is one of The 15 Best Places for Recreation in Brooklyn.

6. Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway

8.4
Brooklyn Bridge Pk Greenway, Brooklyn, NY
Sports and Recreation · Brooklyn Heights · 5 tips and reviews

Pia F.Pia Fouilloux: amazing view and perfect to do workout during week days.

etta y.etta y: Love jogging here. Just avoid Smorgasburg Sundays and keep in mind there is no shade on hot, super-sunny days. Clean bathrooms just off the path closer to DUMBO are a godsend.

Joe D.Joe D: Fun fact: there is no actual running path.

Newtown Barge Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Recreation in Brooklyn.

7. Newtown Barge Park

8.1
Commercial (Franklin), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Greenpoint · 1 tip

Dana S.Dana S: Avoid the dog poo along upper edge of park. Otherwise nice views, peaceful.

Brower Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Recreation in Brooklyn.

8. Brower Park

8.6
900 Prospect PL, Brooklyn, NY
Playground · Crown Heights · 12 tips and reviews

Jay B.Jay Blessed: Best time to come to the park is in the morning. Beautifully tranquil.

TiaTia: Go early the park is very peaceful

Lindor S.Lindor Stevens: Just to confirm & reassure what others have said, it's definitely peaceful in the morning. I just hope with all this tips about morning, it's not going to get overcrowded:) just kidding, welcome evry1

Abe Stark Ice Skating Rink is one of The 15 Best Places for Recreation in Brooklyn.

9. Abe Stark Ice Skating Rink

8.1
1902 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Skating Rink · Coney Island · 4 tips and reviews

AnneAnne: Greatest place to skate.

Amy P.Amy Peyrot: Catch Gotham Girls Roller Derby bouts here in the summer time! Check www.gothamgirlsrollerderby.com for dates.

Kevin D.Kevin Drudy: Best place in the city for hockey hands down!!!

Kick Axe is one of The 15 Best Places for Recreation in Brooklyn.

10. Kick Axe

8.7
622 Degraw St, Brooklyn, NY
Indoor Play Area · Gowanus · 15 tips and reviews

David H.David Holtz: Slightly on the pricier end, but great place for a party or work offsite. Be sure to hit up the photo booth before you leave.

NoviNovi: It was my first time and had so much fun! ⚔️

Go Find AliceGo Find Alice: So so so much fun!! Grab your friends and go!

Prospect Park Parade Ground is one of The 15 Best Places for Recreation in Brooklyn.

11. Prospect Park Parade Ground

8.4
50 Parkside Ave (btwn Coney Island Ave & Parade Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Flatbush · 9 tips and reviews

Kiki B.Kiki Beckles: Great open space for outdoor activities

Mike BloombergMike Bloomberg: On 8/6/13, I was here to speak at the 70th NYPD Precinct National Night Out Against Crime.

Upper N.Upper Ninety: Brooklyn has a soccer store! They carry everything for active soccer players and fans of all ages. Read more.

J.J. Byrne Playground is one of The 15 Best Places for Recreation in Brooklyn.

12. J.J. Byrne Playground

9.1
334 5th Ave (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Central Slope · 24 tips and reviews

Nelson B.Nelson Bishop: Perfect park, sprinklers, soccer field, garden, can’t forget the ice cream truck always in front!

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: I threw a tennis ball to a dog here once. He came back with a tennis racquet and a tennis pro named Sheila. He was a very smart dog.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Catch a live theater or music performance. Watch a pick-up soccer, basketball or handball game. Take your kids to enjoy the playground. Or Fido can frolic with his friends. It’s all here.

Owl's Head Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Recreation in Brooklyn.

13. Owl's Head Park

8.9
68th St (Colonial Rd), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Bay Ridge · 23 tips and reviews

PeggyPeggy: Beautiful park with a public restroom. Walk up for the views (there are many benches at the top).

NYC ParksNYC Parks: Head to the top of Owl's Head Park for great sledding and a beautiful waterfront view. Read more.

NYC ParksNYC Parks: Fall Foliage: Stroll through colorful oaks, maples, beeches and tulip poplars, looking out on the New York Harbor.

Marine Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Recreation in Brooklyn.

14. Marine Park

8.2
Shore Pkwy (Ave U, Fillmore Ave bet Brigham St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Southeastern Brooklyn · 23 tips and reviews

NYC ParksNYC Parks: Spot herons and egrets, and cottontail rabbits and ring-necked pheasants on the 1-mile Gerritsen Creek Nature Trail, which follows the shore of Gerritsen Beach to a prairie of tall grass. Read more.

NYC ParksNYC Parks: Free public wi-fi is available near the Library and Exhibit Hall and the front seating area, picnic area and the pathway leading to the Nature Center. Connect using "GuestWiFi" courtesy of Cablevision Read more.

William D.William Dinnigan: The layout for Marine Park won the Silver Medal in the 1936 Olympic event of Town Planning. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Olympic_medalists_in_art_competitions#Town_planning

St. John's Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Recreation in Brooklyn.

15. St. John's Park

8.1
Troy Ave (Prospect Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Weeksville · 4 tips and reviews

Linda H.Linda Higgans: Nice place to relax and enjoy Swimming, basketball and areas to get your walk on. Nice and clean.

Mildred B.Mildred Braun: Getting here early cuz these court get taken fast

James W.James Wilson: Yes! I would