This public pool is the best one I have been to yet. I'm…read morevery into pools. Have been to quite a few in NYC and this one is one of the best for adults to bring children to. It has a fake little sand/beach area. Over looks Manhattan, there is also a wrist band needed for every 45min shift. For 15 mins each hour the pool is tested. And only a certain amount of people are let into the pool at one time. This is the most awesome public pool in NYC!

"It ain't over til it's over" - Yogi Berra. Ladies and Gents, the lifeguards may be gone, but this…read morebeach is still in play. 74F swimming weather yesterday and next weekend is 77F, courtesy of climate change. Make it worth something by having a swim or laying out in your suit. These bathrooms are still open and the sweet lady Ms. Hazel is still decorating the walls. She should have an award herself.

Before I begin let me start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal…read moreexperiences and my personal experiences alone, so with that being said let's go!. Brighton Beach, this is a beach that runs along Coney Island boardwalk and beach. Coney Island and Brighton Beach both run along the Atlantic Ocean. The are iconic beaches in the southern part of the borough of Brooklyn. If you have not been there to visit then you are missing out on one of the most beautiful beaches and places in Brooklyn NY! And I am not saying this because I was born here, I may be a little biased but that's neither here nor there!. You will thank me later! Brighton Beach is a place worth the visit if you're ever in NYC and decide to take a visit to Brooklyn!. I will definitely recommend taking a trip there!.

Not a bad area. The porta potty smells horrible...but other than that it is a nice little area to…read morehang out in. We came there when it was about to rain so it was not sunny the entire time, it started pouring just as we were leaving.. which made for a super beautiful view of the sky, with sun rays shining through. There are TONS of bushes with different fruits there, which I did not expect.. and also a TON of glass in the sand which is horrible, so BE CAREFUL! There are also spiky plants in the sand as well that hurt if you step on them so at least wear slippers. If you come there with your bike, just know you will have to climb around to get to the beach area. Tons of people windsurfing there which was a pretty cool thing to watch, them being raised up into the air and falling into the water. The view is gorgeous there as well so I naturally had to take tons of photos. There generally ARE people there and you will see them pass by but you can find spots where you are out of view if you want to sunbathe there. Overall a nice little spot to stop by every once in a while while biking by the belt.

Great place with beautiful people inside and out. Very…read morequiet and peaceful in comparison to many of the places I've been.

Whenever I go to NY and the weather is nice, my sis always takes me here. There's just so much to…read moreenjoy. The beach itself is nice, and while the water isn't clear like the Caribbean... we just have to accept that here haha. The lifeguards are attentive -- they even have a drone that I think looks out for sharks. The boardwalk has a bit to see, and there's one hub that's got a bit of everything -- pizza, hot dogs (including vegan ones), smoothies, poke bowls, alfajores, a bar... it's quite nice. There's a bunch of tables right outside and they usually have a dope DJ mix going on. It's just a shame that there's a big sign that tells people not to ride their bikes and scooters through that area, but they do anyway... shame! Parking can be hit or miss based on what time and what day you go. Sometimes we've parked right across the street from the boardwalk. Other times we've parked three blocks away. A lot of the parking is free, by the way. There is some pay-to-park, but we don't like that haha. Definitely go if you have some time!

Buses can get you to the Rockaways but we've driven recently. Beautiful views over Cross Bay…read moreBridge. The area has been improved since we last went at least a decade ago. Street parking is available but not that easy to get. I googled and read that the southern parking spots on Shore Front Pkwy are not for public use. Didn't want to take a chance so found one (north side) by Beach 95th St. Beach 95-97 area was pretty lively last Friday. Saw a schedule of events until 8/31. There was the surf music festival with live bands performing; also a stage performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Rockaway Beach ampitheater. Beach 97 has food vendors; lifeguard station. Update: Enjoying Off The Rails live performance on 8/29 right now. Restrooms were dirty and smelly though. I know that a lot of people use them but need better maintenance. Only 1 sink was left on 8/29. Showers were on the boardwalk making the area sandy and wet. The beach/sand was coarser and a lot more broken shells, some sharp, when compared to Long Beach NY which we've gone to recently. Waves were much stronger too.

Great beach, great views, but it's wasn't clean and a lot of homeless people drinking other then…read morethat is was a great experience

When in Brooklyn this is it for me. I live the parking and grills avaiable. Always go early to…read moreget a spit. Calm waves good atomsphere.

This is a private area so be aware before you go. I didn't know, as this is part of the National…read moregateway park so it's still a bit confusing. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gateway_National_Recreation_Area Most of the area is owned by the breezy point cooperative. As you approach you will see a gatehouse where those going to the cooperative must check in, and those going through pass on the left. I had no indication that it was private at this point. I drive on to the fisherman's entrance, I canister this is 222nd street, and parked. I had a lovely walk, going all the way to the point and back. Later, as I was checking out an old military tower, I was approached by a resident. He seemed nice enough but I quickly realised that he was trying to determine whether I belonged there. He mentioned more than once that the entire area was private and that the only way people can get access is by knowing someone who lives there. Later I read reviews that you are allowed to go to the park if you first get a free day pass from the ranger station at riis park, or hike from Fort Tilden. So know before you go!

Raw and elemental is what this beach is, just an expanse of sand and dunes and grass and many…read moreshorebirds. It's magical if you like to be far from the maddening crowd, and can handle being far from a working toilet too. As you head further out, the beach has, thankfully, less garbage than by Fort Tilden, though you might find, as we did, when you stroll along the shore an occasional dead blowfish, jellyfish, a horseshoe crab. The music you hear will be surf, gently rolling in or hammering at the shore and the occasional screeches of birds. A top site for birding, this beach didn't disappoint and we didn't even visit at peak migrating times. Just be careful if you walk further up along the sands and watch for signs that tell you not to disturb the nesting areas. Nature's ecosystem is more fragile than you think. The beach is a trek from Fort Tilden. You do need a permit if you have a car as the rangers here do check. If you don't have a car, be prepared to hike, and hike, and hike from Fort Tilden. It's a shorter walk if you take the trails from Fort Tilden and might seem endless if you walk along the shore. For all those of you who post on your profile that you love beach walks, well, Breezy Point will offer you the chance to prove your words!

BOTTOM LINE: crowded alternative adjacent to Jacob Riis Park…read moreTIP/S: go early, exit early ...WHO: party of 1 WHY: curiosity WHAT: (Deets) I followed the crowd across the ball field to this beach. Compared to other beaches, there is less space to spread out because much of the land is roped off for nature preserve. Family friendly but folks were too close to one another IMO. I will say though, that the water seemed less littered with plastic and random waste, and I didn't have to tread through rocks and sharp shells to go in waist deep. That was a welcome surprise. WHEN: 7/12/20 WHERE: beach HOW: bike/ public transportation Q35 BATHROOM: 2 options, just off the water are port o johns. In the park area closer to the stables are separate gender restrooms. I used neither. WIFI: beats me DRESS CODE: as you wish SERVICE: n/a

Beach-goers are not allowed to park, or swim/bathe/wade at Fort Tilden. Dogs are not allowed on the…read morebeach in the Spring and Summer. Dogs are never allowed off-leash here, or anywhere else in Gateway National Recreation Area. Please, see my 2016 review below for all of the details! :) There is a nice bathroom with water fountains at Fort Tilden, but it closes around 5 pm (or sometimes earlier). There is no parking without a permit, unless you are there for a sports league, the community garden, theater, fishing (permit required), or some other official business. Where you can swim: https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/beaches.htm Safety: https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/safety.htm Dogs: https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/pets.htm Why you cannot let your dog off-leash, or on the beatch: https://www.nps.gov/gate/learn/news/pet-restrictions-during-plover-season.htm Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.nps.gov/gate/frequently-asked-questions-gateway.htm

Ive been coming to beach for yearssss and it is one of my favorites in the city. It is very easy to…read moreget to. I usually drive and park in the lot for a fee. Im not sure how much it was this year. This time I took the bus right into the beach from Brooklyn. It was crowded as I forgot it was Labor Day which was cool. I was able to get a decent spot. The concessions were open and the beach was hot and the water was clean and cool. Years ago I use to come for brunch in winter which was good. I wonder if they still have it. I would be back soon. Hopefully for brunch or coffee at least since fall is upon us :-)

This Riis Park renovation has been going on for years. It is currently a total disaster. I went by…read morethere today and I saw one (1) person working. At this rate the project that was scheduled for completion this June, won't be ready for many years. We were looking forward to all new facilities including a hotel, a waterfront hotel, an Olympic size pool, etc. Looks like this project, like every other federal project is total joke. I wouldn't go to Riis Park if it was the last beach in the world.

I don't know why it took me so long to visit this park when I live close by, but suffice it to say,…read moreit's beautiful. The views of the skyline are amazing, and it's clean and well maintained. It's a really picturesque and peaceful spot to clear your mind and/or touch some grass. It reminded me how lucky I am to have access to places like this. I'll definitely be back soon.

PUBLIC PARK: Former industrial wasteland turned into a scenic Park with stunning views of Midtown…read moreMANHATTAN. Four Piers exist at the Park which is littered with Adirondack Chairs. The Park boasts two industrial landmarks, the restored GANTRIES and the iconic PEPSI-COLA sign. I spent 75 minutes in the Park, which didn't exist when I was growing up. WORTH VISITING.

This is an awesome place to visit but due to recent hazardous and dangerous conditions this beach…read morehas been closed to visitors by the National Park service. Radioactive contamination is very dangerous so please consider visiting the Jamaica Bay wildlife preserve instead.

A pretty trippy, cool place that is unfortunately still closed due to 'Emergency Conditions' if…read moreyou're willing to pay a toll by car or a metro card ride by bus, you can get similar experiences at Riis Park or Plumb beach.