I learned to ride a bike at this park. Many fun childhood memories rolling down the big hill and…read moreplaying in the snow or autumn leaves. Great amenities and a skate park was added. The park also features beautiful views of the Narrows. It's one of my favorite places to catch sunset views. Only downside is the stench that emanates from the wastewater treatment plant nearby (since 1952). FYI, for those interested, you can enter a lottery to tour the wastewater treatment plant! Owl's Head Park has a rich and interesting history. You can read more about it here: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/owls-head-park/history If you ever find yourself in this quiet part of Bay Ridge, it's definitely worth a visit.

I've been to this park on several occasions--most of which came when I didn't live in the area, but…read morenow that I live just a few blocks away, I've only been here two or three times. Nonetheless, my daughter wanted to have some friends/family celebrate her birthday here. The park is a decent size park, where a lot of people have set-ups for birthdays. A short distance away, they have a play area for the children to do their thing. If you walk up a bit, you can get some nice anemic photos toward the water, during this part of the season, you may spot a cherry blossom tree, or two. Overall, it's a wonderful family oriented park. I'd say if you have children, a dog, a mate who enjoys walking, a couple friends who want a picnic and/or some quiet time, this park would definitely suit your needs!

4 of 4 Yelp Reviews Photos in the main Yelp review for…read moreBrooklyn Bridge Park. Quality/Quantity - A nice long 1.3 mile walk along the shore. Can be romantic. 85 acres. Playgrounds, cafe, restaurants, food vendors, Pier 6 water lab, education center, picnic/BBQ areas, volleyball courts, ice rink, dog run/park, paid lockers, carousel, ferry, fishing, gardens, etc. Ambiance - See above. Views of Brooklyn Bridge (of course). Also good for photo shoots. You will need a permit, see the websites. Open 7 days a week from 6am to 1am. Public restrooms from 7am to 10pm or 11pm; see their website. Well, each pier also has different hours, see each of their websites. Service - Self service. Price - Depends on what you do, eat, or drink. But to walk = free. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

Pokemon Day Out event at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 was so fun! I never been to this pier until…read morethe event. We went on Sunday which was the last day of the event. The event was organized for the most part. But we didn't have issue going through the entrance since we had tickets. The map and the way they set up was explanatory. The staffs were friendly for the most part. We did see one or two looks like they were done for the day (no smile or enthusiasm energy). There were a lot of fun interactive games such as coloring station, tossing beans bags, matching tiles, and fishing game. You and your family can freely wonder around. There were lived performances of Pokemon characters dancing with children on stages at some point. There were photo booths where family and friends can take photos and print them out. The point epic experience for me was the "Meet and Greet" booth. I got to meet Snorlax and Quaxly! I had so much fun meeting them and taking photos with them. They are so cute! This event definitely brings me back to my inner childhood. Everyone at the event seemed to be very happy. Though sadly, we didn't get a pack of fun cards at the end of the event. They ran out of the cards. We ended getting an Pokemon eraser which is still something better than nothing. Overall, it was pretty fun and would love to see these kind of events happen again soon!

This is a nice park in Brooklyn that I often visit during the spring and summer months when in the…read moreWilliamsburg area. It has multiple recreational spaces which include a pool and can be a great place to take a short walk. On the downside, I often see rats running throughout this park so keep an eye out, especially at night!

Came here prior to work for a quick track workout. Track was in great shape and wasn't crowded at…read moreall

It's a vibe. I love hanging out here whenever the weather cooperates and simply taking in the…read moreenergy of Bushwick. This park really feels like the heart of the neighborhood. There's always something to see--from the regulars who gather here, to the occasional concert or community event, to an indie rock band playing an impromptu set, or local skateboarders showing off their latest tricks. It's also a great spot to spread out a blanket and enjoy a picnic under the shade of the trees. I've made so many great memories here over the years, but one that always stands out is getting my second COVID shot here. It may not sound sentimental, but at the time it felt like a hopeful turning point--a reminder that brighter days were ahead.

Great park! Love how active everyone is. There are workout stations and place only soccer. I miss…read morewalking around and enjoying the fresh air.

Named after Elijah G. Stroud[1], a local NYPD Officer who was killed in 1972 after interrupting a…read morerobbery in progress, this playground, located on Classon Avenue between Park Place and Sterling Place, is probably the nicest-looking one in the Prospect Heights/Crown Heights neighborhoods. Reopening in 2019 after a two-year, $5 million reconstruction that was designed in partnership with the Prospect Park Alliance[2], this playground has something for children of all ages: swings, two playground areas catering to little kids and older ones, two sets of sprinklers, four basketball courts, a fenced handball court, a small gym area, an open play area with synthetic turf, and a walking/running track. I like how this playground appeals to very different people: families with young children, kids playing basketball, skaters, fitness and training classes in the open play area[3], kids from local daycare centers, people working out, birthday and block parties, etc.. This playground is generally clean; perhaps cleaner than most playgrounds in Brooklyn I know. I also like how, unlike at other playgrounds in the area[4], the sprinklers at Stroud Playground were open all day every day throughout the summer. --------------------- [1] You can read more about Officer Stroud and the history of this playground here: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/stroud-playground/history [2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cykj164ow_Y [3] Someone put two large truck tires here this past summer. [4] Such as the playground at Mount Prospect Park: https://www.yelp.com/biz/mount-prospect-park-brooklyn

Nice neighborhood playground. Lots of benches with shady trees, a waterworks area, slides and…read moreswings for all ages and restrooms kept pretty clean and always open.

Lots of lawn areas , a good bit of it is shaded by big trees along the perimeter. Picnic tables…read moreand park grills . There's a hugh softball /baseball field towards the back. Big bathrooms , could be a bit cleaner. The women's bathroom was temporarily closed when I went so I made my hubby escort me to the men's . There's a tiny book library at the entrance of the park, perfect for borrowing one and laying under the trees for a read.

On a cold winter weekend, my commute from here to Queens on two buses and a train came a total of 2…read morehours. Why would I do such a thing? Because the Parks Department holds a bunch of free classes and events all over this city, and some of the really cool ones are in its more remote locations! I signed up for a compass reading and orienteering class. I was the only one who showed up, so I got a private ranger led tour of the park by two handsome bearded park rangers, Teddy and Patrick. You're freaking missing out! You can sign up for a by-borough weekly newsletter from the Parks Department about these tours and classes (like camp cooking, fire making, tree identification, etc.). I can see why this park doesn't do it for some people, but I'm going to share why I love it. For one thing, it packs a lot into a small space. A skate park, two large playgrounds, a bike/jogging lane, multiple ball fields and basketball courts, the largest series of workout stations I've ever seen (including some that are handicap accessible- in fact the whole park is), clean bathrooms, more trash cans than I've seen in any park, and a more wild area that leads off to a beach where you get a wide expanse of water and sky. If you close your eyes, the din of cars on the Belt Parkway almost sounds like waves. Other than that, the planes are all you hear, but the remoteness is still worth experiencing even with those city sounds. For another, the park contains marshland that helps protect NYC from flooding during storms. Much like New Orleans, we need this land too, even though a lot of people don't think of swampy places with much fondness. The restoration of this site honors the land for what it is and the job it's doing, and has paths around the marshland so you can see the wildlife that thrive there. We saw geese, crows, sparrows, ducks, a praying mantis nest, oak trees, Kentucky Coffee trees, Hawthorne trees (they look like Christmas holly!), and something I kept calling "pink lemonade trees" because apparently that's what their berries taste like. Finally, it's quiet, at least in the cold. All afternoon on a Saturday, the skate park was the most active place. The playgrounds and ball fields were quiet, a few dog walkers and roller bladers here and there but for the most part I had the place to myself. In the summer I hear a lot of people come out to BBQ. The whole neighborhood was quiet, very family oriented. Get out and explore your city! :)

A quarter-size Park divided with a basketball court that is at the street entrance, children's park…read morewith water area and a track and exercise space. It has an interesting stage to present performances. The layout of the park is well thought out for the neighbors that reside on the block.

Beautiful community park and playground. The equipment is mostly shaded unlike other parks in the…read morearea. Nice track that has bounce to it, so perfect for teaching my son to ride his bike. Some time here with a pop down the road to Lady Moo Moo Ice Cream is a perfect way to spend an Ocean Hill afternoon.

8 different seating areas, most in the shade. 2 jungle gyms & a volleyball net. There's 3…read morebasketball courts & 4 handball courts, which are temporarily closed due to the pandemic. This park is usually pretty empty, which is what I like about it- though my son would rather have someone to play with.... The sprinkler is always on. There's also an swing area for smaller kids. And a couple of chess tables by the benches. The B35 stops nearby, as does the B63 & R train with a slight walk.