This is going to be a really cool park after renovation!!! Currently a nice rock outcropping with…read morecity views, sports courts and a walking trail, with rough entry/dilapidated buildings. Near great food courts of industrial city & Costco

Most people would never expect a little beautiful park in this quiet area of Brooklyn. Perfect for…read morea lovely stroll or bike ride along scenic views of Lady liberty and the Manhattan skyline. Very clean, has parking. Definitely an alternative for those avoiding crowds looking for some me time.

This would be a nice pathway to walk but very neglected. Overflowing garbage, graffiti, rampant…read moredogs off of leash with no enforcement. Lots of broken concrete causing tripping hazards especially for seniors and small children. Neglected ball fields. Fence is a tetanus hazard, chipping rusted metal and paint. Broken branches, dead leaves everywhere.

Came here for the first time this weekend. This park is super huge. On my way passing the bridge to…read morecrossover to the bike trail for the water view of the Verrazano bridge by the benches, and passed by a kiddie playground. It was such a peaceful vibe. Some people were exercising, some were fishing, some were just relaxing and enjoying the view. It was a nice walk, I definitely recommend you pay it a visit.

I've played company softball on this field several times over the past few years. It used to be a…read morereally crappy field (read: torn up grass, weeds, divots, shoddy infield, pretty much dilapidated and forgotten-- conditions not conducive to a softball or baseball game) up until a couple years ago when it was totally renovated.* Now, it's totally, shall I, say beautiful? Well, if you like turf, it's quite nice. So, obviously it's a no cleats field. There is a really nice track that surrounds the one field as well. There are stands for observers, bathrooms (which is a HUGE plus for athletes. Trust me...when ya gotta go, ya gotta go. Also, the bathrooms are clean, AND they have soap and hand towels! I was amazed.**), and locker rooms, but those aren't open to the general public and are solely for students who go to MB high school. The field is impeccably maintained too. I saw one groundskeeper (no, it wasn't Willy) who actually raked the infield when we were finished with our game last night. I guess my only gripe is it'd be great if the infield was covered to protect it from rain. It was slightly muddy at home plate last night. Oh, and since it's almost directly under the Manhattan Bridge, it can get a little noisy, so you might have trouble hearing your infield. So, if you belong to a NYC softball league and are scheduled to play here, you're lucky, because it's one of the nicer turf fields in the city. *This could also be called "Verizon Field" if you want to be all corporate about it. I think they gave the high school money for remodeling. **Maybe if I knew you better I'd tell you of the bathroom horror stories at most softball fields...flies, no doors, port-o-potties, or no bathroom at all, which doesn't help if say, you've drunk too much Gatorade and can't stand and pee like a guy. Oh, I've said too much.

dirt infield which runs deep enough for baseball. softball outfielders will normally end up…read morestanding on the dirt. the rest of the field is turf, but non-metal cleats ARE allowed. nice views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges. a previous review said turf and no cleats allowed, but that's incorrect. nice field, but well out if the way. best path is F train to east broadway stop, but that's still a 4-5 block walk from there.

Today is such a beautiful day to spend outdoors. I decided to take my nephews out but I wasn't…read moreexactly sure where to go. All the parks around our way was really crowded so we decided to venture off and find one they would enjoy. They were able to get their own bball hoop to play around. You already know I had to show them my skills and yes I still have it. There are plenty of shady areas to relax while the kiddies run around or to even read a book. Surprisingly it wasn't even loud either.

Carroll Park is a small neighborhood park, good for a scooter ride or a climb on a jumble gym. A…read morelarge basketball court area faces Court Street. This is the best spot for a child's scooter ride. The area really needs more benches for adult seating. There are only a few in the very large area. The fenced back portion of the park consists of a courtyard with rest rooms. There are also two fenced play areas, one for smaller children, with jungle gyms and swings. One side of the park faces the neighborhood Carroll School. Could this technically be the front of the park? The park is fine for use in the neighborhood. But it would benefit from an update and sprucing up. New brighter colored playground equipment, a sand area and more benches would be a great start.

I ran a 5K on Governors Island and as it was a beautiful sunny day I explored a bit. Its a…read morebeautiful place with many historic buildings open to explore, art exhibits, food court area with many local vendors, great views, and overall a lot to see and do. Or, just relax in one of the chairs on the house front porches and chill out. Its a nice opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, and easy to get to by a quick ferry ride.

Governor's Island is a small island with ferries coming from Manhattan and Brooklyn. Lots of grassy…read morefields all over the place. I find it kind of boring until I got to the 4 slides in the lower part of the island. The 4 slides are very big especially the first one that looks like a mini roller coaster. The hardest part is getting up to the top. There are several ways getting up. Either you go up a muddy trail that has a sharp incline with rope on the side for assistance or climb up boulders next to the slides. These slides are a lot of fun and the best thing the park can get. There are several trailers of bathrooms for women and men all around the park. Most of the park is kind of dirty looking especially around the park next to river. It's just a bland plain black gravel pavement to walk on. It's not sophisticated or pretty enough like some parts of the park as you go inside the grassy fields. I did see some signs saying some parts of the island are under renovation to make it prettier so that's good. I will definitely come back to visit when they finish renovating. Came here for a NYCRUNS 3K marathon and it was all around the island. The gravel pavement was kind of hard and rough to jog on although it was flat so it was easy when it came to that.

Visited the website to read about the pool rules. It wasn't clear in explaining that you cannot…read moreenter the pool deck, and understand that all of the pool is the pool deck, without being in a swimsuit. The workers are clear when you get there. Bring a lock, wear a swimsuit including swim top for males wanting to wear any type of tshirt or a white plain tshirt. Clear directions when you get there but the website needs to be more clear. It reads like suggestions rather than mandates. Not against the rules because there needs to be order but just make sure that the website clarifies the rules as requirements. Pool is in great condition, very clean, respectful workers who were kind enough to let me give my kids their towels before I went back to my car to wait for them. I only got one pic. Lots of parking if you get there timely. In my waiting, they closed to capacity based on the number of lifeguard to swimmer ratio. Well run.

This update is about the pool. VH and I had the opportunity to go to the pool this Saturday. I've…read morebeen to a few of the outdoor pools around the city that are open in the summer, and this is the one I like the best. First of all, its size: 330' x 130' x 4', olympic-size pool, i.e. BIG. In fact, this is the biggest outdoor pool I had the opportunity to swim in in NYC. Because of its size (and maybe because this is Red Hook), it doesn't get too crowded. Second, the water: nice and clean, very clear. This pool is clean, a lot cleaner than, say, the John Jay pool in the UES. Third: if you are serious about lap swimming, about 1/4 of the pool is devoted solely to that. This means that, at times, it can get crowded, but the turnover is pretty quick. On a sunny Saturday late morning-early afternoon in August I was able to swim laps without any problem (in the end, only a handful of people were swimming nonstop). Personally I wish the space allocated to lap swimming were bigger, but I guess this is fair enough. There may be hours early in the morning and late in the evening when the pool is open just for lap swimming. Fourth: the changing room is not really a changing room, more like boards put in front of the lockers (which are all of the small type, by the way); and the restrooms remind me of something out of a soviet gulag... Last but not least: grab a delicious pupusa at one of the carts by the park (... and quickly recover all the calories you have just burned swimming).

I always enjoy time spent on Governor's Island. Quaint and historic, there's a lot to do on this…read moreIsland though food spots are few. Bike riding? Yes. Historic buildings and old prison? Yes. Gorgeous views of the Manhattan skyline? Absolutely yes. How about squeezing in cardiovascular steps? 100% yes. A spa on site and additional four wheeled activities. You'll feel you're transported elsewhere. Though I might not visit frequently, it's always a great NYC escape. BTW, ferry ride from BK Bridge Park makes it so much more accessible.

Governors Island New York, NY 10004…read more Located below the southern most point of Manhattan is a 172-acre recreational island that does not have access to any automobiles. All visitors may reach the island via ferry boat only. While there are multiple ways to reach Governors Island, I choose the Battery Maritime Building on South Street because it is the most accessible from the Port Authority Bus Terminal and/or Penn Station. All visitors are each required to purchase a $5 round trip paper ticket from a kiosk or anyone can scan a QR code to download a ticket to their iPhone. (There is no fee on the weekends before 11:00 AM.) As you exit the gangway, an Information Booth is located only footsteps away. Volunteers will help you navigate your way; a complimentary map of Governors Island is provided. As you explore Governors Island, take advantage of several recreational and dining amenities. Visitors may rent bicycles or quadracycles from Blazing Saddles or from a Citi Bike kiosk. If you need a spot to sit or lie down, take advantage of the red hammocks at Hammock Grove. You shouldn't have a problem finding a resting spot because there are 50 hammocks. Slide Hill has four slides for all age groups. Three of the slides are not as long and appeal to a younger audience. The fourth slide will definitely draw attention to teenagers and the older crowd. This curvy, thrill seeking  57-foot slide is the longest in New York City. Climb your way to the pinnacle of Overlook Hill for the most serene, tranquil views of the city. Witness the Verrazano Bridge, Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan Skyline. If you don't feel like walking to Overlook Hill, there are multiple beaches around the island to catch these breathtaking views. Attend Collective Retreats for an overnight glamping extravaganza. The inside of the canvas tents have full size beds and are practically hotel rooms. Because Governors Island was once a military base, there are many historic buildings on site including Castle Williams and Fort Jay. While you are perusing the island, you will probably get hungry. Many outdoor dining kiosks are conveniently available to purchase food or drinks. This island may only be 2 miles wide, but it is so full of life. You can easily spend the entire day or even the entire weekend with several activities Governors Island has to offer. You won't need a car to explore from afar! #governorsisland #fortjay #castlewilliams #slidehill #overlookhill #blazingsaddles