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Floyd Bennett Field

3.3 (29 reviews)
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Jean G.

Our favorite archery shooting place! The field is really great, not congested and most of all, FREE!!!! We enjoy shooting here because it is outdoor and you get to see greens. People who come here are mostly old and experienced men but they are all friendly and they talk to each other which makes it all fun. The drive is around one hour from the city. I recommend this field for people who wants to get a feel of hunting around and knowing their different shooting ranges. I am stuck at 17yards but getting better at it :)

C S.

I really like their campsite. There's a couple drawbacks that you can generally avoid. 1. KEEP ALL YOUR NON-CANNED / BOTTLED FOOD IN YOUR CAR! that raccoon's gonna get it otherwise. 2. Arrive before dark, and set up before dark. It's pitch black when the sun sets - no street lamps or anything. Which is great! Unfortunately there's enough light pollution residual from the city that you're not going to have an optimal view of the stars, but it is a better view. I saw a meteor or two, which was sweet. 3. It says on various places on websites that it's accessible by NYC public transit. This is kind-of true. The campsite is about a mile walk from the nearest bus stop - and as mentioned by someone else, the signage is crappy, so you're likely going to get lost. If you aren't used to backpacking, don't even think about it. If you don't have much stuff, I recommend taking a cab from the subway. It's super worth it, about $25 or so, and will save you about half an hour of walking with gear. Otherwise BRING A VEHICLE. This is not walking-friendly, and if you have more than a small number of people in your party, you NEED a car. Our camp neighbors came via bike, but didn't bring any food - they biked to a nearby restaurant for their meals. Also another neighbor kayaked to the site. But these were small parties of 1 or 2. If you have kids, I beg you, BRING A CAR. 4. Bring a gazebo or whatever if you care at all about shade. Many of the sites have 'partial' shade, aka Not Really Any Shade. 5. Maybe in 2012 there wasn't accurate signage, but in 2015 there sure as heck is - THERE IS NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED ON THE PREMISES. However, lots and lots of people drink. I think if you keep it put away when the rangers come by, and/or drink responsibly and keep the noise down, there's not going to be any issues. Also re: the police... the police in this park generally don't come around unless someone calls and reports something, like noise or rambunctious behavior or whatever. 6. If you book near the water, in one of the Wiley outposts, it's a really nice view. However! During the summer, there's party boats that swing by at all hours (including 2am!) with their music blaring. And since sound carries over water... well, bring earplugs. 7. USE BUG SPRAY. Chiggers (red mites) love you and this is the place to get them. More pro tips! 1. Want a nice shady overhang that you don't need to bring? Book the sites T3, T5, or G20. Local Boy Scouts built some nice gazebos with benches beneath. Downsides of these: highly congested areas, lots of people. 2. The camp store opens later than expected. They say it opens at 9 but really closer to 10 because the person who runs it gets there late. However, the nice bathrooms (that are air-conditioned!) and the showers are opened promptly at 8am and close at 6pm. (They're also really nice for camp showers!!!) 3. All the nice amenities - including the camp store - close up shop in late October, so only thing that is open is the port-a-potties, which are disgusting but hey what do you expect from compost toilets. The store/office and nice showers/bathrooms are open from April through October. Check in is at 12 noon, and check out is at 10am. Camp store is open M-Th from 9am to 4:30pm, and F-Sun 9am to 8pm. Their phone # is 718 713 2501. Park police # is 24hrs and their # is 718 338 3988.

David B.

The last of the Forest Prime Evil in Kings Count; Flatbush! Floyd Bennett is a great getaway located at the end of Flatbush Avenue. Right next to the Gil Hodges/Marine Parkway Bridge that feeds into the Rockaways. Floyd Bennett was NYC's first airport and was turned over to the Navy during WW2. In 1971 the USN gave it to the National Parks Department, which in turn, converted it into the present recreational park. At around 700 acres (I believe), it's as big as LaGuardia Airport. I bike down to Bennett Field whenever time allows during the summer, via the Belt Parkway E. bike path, to get in my exercise and do some major old school 'illin & chillin'. In between the 6,000 ft + runways and the nature paths, there is plenty to do. Boat launches are set up by the inlets (end of the runways) and access by car is very easy. Great if you're towing major Evirnudes or some kayaks or just fishing for blues or stripers when they're in season. There is also a camp ground, available by appointment with the Park Service. Recently, a sports complex, much like the one at the Chelsea Piers, was built. I haven't been inside, however, in front of the complex is a British Airways Concorde and a snack stand. They set up tables underneath the wings. Speaking of planes, inside the hangars are plenty of WW2 vintage aircraft being restored. You can also take a seat on the bleachers where the local RC Aircraft run their models. Be advised that these guys are primadonnas and will yell at you if you even think of crossing their "boundary" lines. You can also spot airline traffic landing at JFK since you're at the beginning of the Canarsie Approach, or watch the NYPD helicopters practice touch and goes. My only warnings are to bring food and water in case the snack stand is closed. Especially if you're biking. The closest place serving food is Nick's Lobster Bar (about a mile or so up Flatbush Ave.) and they charge an arm and a leg for average food. You should also bring insect repellent. In between the mosquitoes, gnats and chiggers, you're lucky if you don't get half your blood sucked out during the summer. Bring a Metro Card and a cell phone. A Metro Card in case you have to hoof it. You can take the Q35 to Kings Plaza and transfer to the B41 and transfer to the IRT at the Junction. You bring a cell in case you forget your Metro and need a cab. PS There is a Native American Festival held every June. I haven't been but it's supposed to be fun.

Edgar B.

I'm Confused if your charging 50 for a fishing permit, why is this place dirty and why is the trash next to the inlet. Someone needs to clean this place up. The other issue I had was when I walked into the welcome center the girls working the desk were not trying to help anyone. What the issue with government employees not earning their keep. Miss Yearwood try to seem interested in y our position.

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Rob N.

Was hoping for more fun with the RC. But only allowed to run on track and not on open fields where there is nothing to hit. Very disappointing. RC people just go to a baseball field instead.

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