Marsha P. Johnson State Park is a 7-acre waterfront park located at 90 Kent Avenue in the…read moreWilliamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Formerly known as East River State Park, it was renamed in 2020 to honor the iconic Black transgender woman, LGBTQ+ civil rights pioneer, and Stonewall uprising veteran. I love the Namesake Tribute that features an arched entryway designed to mimic Marsha P. Johnson's signature floral hair crowns and is inscribed with her famous motto, "Pay it no mind." The park is beautiful, but the view is outstanding. The view offers sweeping, direct views of the East River and the Midtown Manhattan skyline. You can see iconic city architecture across the water, watch boats pass by, and enjoy popular sunset viewing spots along the open waterfront.

First time in this park! Love the entrance! The staff, Cat,…read moreEmily, and Al were all wonderful. I went to a poetry walk that they were having on a Saturday. It was awesome and inspired me to write a poem. This is a great State Park in Williamsburg, not only is the park well maintained, they have a great view of the Manhattan skyline. There are plenty of picnic tables. Great park to relax, meditate and be at one with nature and still be close to great restaurants!

A decent large park in Brooklyn that has plenty of space to roam around and enjoy the nice weather…read morewith the doggy or without . A section for the dogs to run and play , plenty of benches to sit and relax , basketball courts , picnic area , grassy area to lay down and do nothing at all. Well maintained by the parks dept and park is clean for the most part. Many things to do here regardless of the weather and the dogs will have bunch of fun around in circles .My cuz and I played some hoops while the park was still empty but after 11am the crowds start to come on in and that's our cue to explore other parts of the park. 4 stars on my yelp meter

Skateboard park? Check Plenty of bbq stations? Check…read moreOpen fields for frisbee? Check Tennis courts? Check Basketball courts? Check Dog park area? Check This is one of the best public parks out there. Come out and enjoy the summer!!!

We live closer now so we are starting to utilise the dog runs way more frequently. As most have…read morestated: it's just dirt and wood chips so your dog WILL get dirty. Either way, I don't mind because the dogs that come here are usually really sweet and they play well. I haven't had an issue with any of them being overly aggressive. There is a smaller sized dog run and a larger sized dog run: both are open to dogs of all sizes. The larger size dog run has more benches and seating. For some reason, people leave extra balls, toys laying around for neighbours and there are always water bowls. Bring water for your dogs though (this is why it's minus one star) because there's no running water. While we're not super far from McGolrick, which I've heard has a fancier dog run, this does well because the neighbourhood dogs are so friendly!

My favorite dog run even when it rains they all cover with mud. Good thing about this park is the…read moredog run is big and so many people bring their dog here, so my dog has a plenty of friends to play with. I wish the park has a water fountain like another new park around.

WNYC Transmitter Park is a scenic waterfront park located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, built on the…read morehistoric site of the former WNYC radio transmission towers. The park offers stunning panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, a well-maintained large lawn, children's playgrounds, cultivated nature gardens, and a recreational fishing pier. Opened in 2012, it features a meticulously restored Art Deco transmitter building that now serves as a historical landmark, and a pedestrian bridge that gracefully spans over a tidal wetland, connecting different areas of the park. The park serves as a vibrant community hub for recreational activities and public events, actively supported by the volunteer group Friends of WNYC Transmitter Park. Transmitter Park may be small in size, but it is packed with character. It boasts incredible views of Manhattan and is remarkably beautiful. My daughter and I recently visited and found it to be a peaceful, serene space. What I appreciated most was how the park creates a calming atmosphere--sitting at the water's edge, you can enjoy the soothing sound of waves and the refreshing gusts of wind. It's a place I highly recommend for anyone seeking a tranquil outdoor escape.

I had some time before checking in to volunteer for the NYCRuns Brooklyn Half Marathon Expo at the…read morenearby Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse and noticed this little park. I learned that this waterfront space was once the site of a radio tower. Because it was early morning, the park was quiet and empty. A few people were walking their dogs on the pier, which overlooks the Manhattan skyline. What caught my eye even more than the city waking up, however, was the large mural against a red brick wall. It shows a woman lying down, plucking dandelion petals. It was whimsical, especially once I noticed the frog beside her. I appreciated discovering this small pocket of the city and enjoyed the moment of peace before my day kicked into high gear.

Small waterfront park that offers some decent Manhattan skyline views, with some benches and big…read morerocks to sit on. Right next to some sort of factory. It's actually not all that nice so I don't get the 4 and 5 star reviews but to each their own. This area was once a ferry landing that served the citizens of Williamsburg before it became part of Brooklyn. it was called the 19th century Grand Street Ferry. It transported goods and passengers across the East River to Manhattan. There is a relic of an old smokestack from a long gone molasses plant that used to be here anchoring the park.

Not to be confused with Ariana Grande, who is Ferry Ferry gorgeous…read more This is the park in Williamsburg Brooklyn, right next to the water. It's utterly gorgeous and it's also located next to Industry and old stuff and it's beautiful. They have rejuvenated the area like crazy, and it is the very definition of gentrification you could say. It's next to the Domino Sugar Factory, and the skyline is dominated by that, and you can also look across to the beautiful Lower Manhattan vista. And of course like others said, get splashed by the toxic (not in a hipster way) East River whenever a boat goes by. I love it and it's one of the best to use but there are so many good ones.

Overview: Chill park that's perfect for a small picnic and good vibes…read more We recently spent a warm spring day at Msgr McGolrick Park and it was a great time. It was a friend's birthday celebration picnic and it looks like everyone loves having picnics there. Groups were medium size for the most part (4-6 people). It's not a huge park but there's a lot of green space and benches along the pathway. There's a restroom available so that's convenient. For my fellow dog lovers, there's a dog run there to enjoy with your furry friend.

This is a lovely little park in Brooklyn. My son took us for a walk yesterday and we got to see all…read morethe dogs playing. We also enjoyed being outside and looking at all the beautiful surroundings! The dog park is the best part! I'm not sure the second picture of the white dog was at the park, but I included it for your enjoyment!

A public park in Brooklyn on the Eastern river. It's a bit hidden behind a new building &…read moreconstruction fences, but worth the effort to find it. Follow the signs. Gorgeous sunset views of Manhattan, dogs playing and families taking it all in. There are plenty of benches and individual wooden chairs on the pier. It's a clean and perfect place to slow down.