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Gowanus Canal

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Gowanus, Brooklyn

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Gowanus Canal

"Great for a casual swim on a hot summer day!"(4 Tips)
"The canal smells EXTRA nasty in the summer."(2 Tips)

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eric bornemannNovember 24, 2014
Been here 100+ times
The most beautiful place in Brooklyn. An amazing place for an acquired taste.
Franncis PNovember 27, 2015
It's a canal, being from this neighborhood for over 40 years i seen alot happen there, from bodies floating up in the spring to water rats the size of alley fat cats. Yeah, take a tour on foot 1st
Nick DamianoApril 28, 2013
This is a super fun site! No wait, I meant superfund, with a 'd' on the end. Check back around 2020 and it might not be as nasty.
Kathryn YuAugust 16, 2011
Bring a friend for a self-guided Canoe trip sponsored by the Gowanus Dredgers to raise awareness of Harbor Issues. Wednesdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 1pm.
Nate ParrottJuly 10, 2014
Great for a casual swim on a hot summer day!
Valery JanvierAugust 15, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Hey, hey, hey, smoke weed everyday
Andrew AliferisJuly 4, 2013
In 50 years you'll be eating oysters from here supposedly. You will not me.
harryhJanuary 25, 2012
Did you have the invisible shrimp from the Gowanus Canal? Ya, uh huh.
michael donohoeMarch 15, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Refreshing, tangy, but a bit chilly
Deep GujralJanuary 24, 2015
Don't swim in the water
Andrew WisemanMay 11, 2014
Breathe deeply and enjoy the aroma
Stephen ElliottSeptember 3, 2013
Glorious. Great swimming hole.
Jacob CohenJuly 8, 2013
Have a refreshing swim in the "water"
Thomas NelsonAugust 1, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Crystal clear water.
Richard BloomMarch 30, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Kinda pretty at night if you look just at the right angle.
BRooKL¥N B¡TC{~}February 22, 2011
The canal smells EXTRA nasty in the summer.
Stephen WatsonOctober 19, 2010
Don't forget to bring a towel!
Chad D'EntroneJanuary 30, 2013
Pretty smelly

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