Playground conveniently located right next to the B16 bus stop on 81st street. I live on the same…read morebus route and the ride only takes about 7 minutes. Today, I strolled over with little Karen but she fell asleep. So here I am, with all the time on my hands, writing this review. Lovely park, very quiet and peaceful. Been here many times whether its a quick rest before or after shopping at Century 21, walking distance, or it's just beating the crowd in my neighborhood park, Leif Ericson. Unfortunately, there isn't a restroom around so be prepared! Otherwise, plenty of benches and a couple of tables, so get your pizza pies delivered here and enjoy a nice lunch!

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!

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.

Terrible, they don't even have the American flag up. Broken water fountain, too many weeds…read more Litter.

Anyone with three names may be a serial killer, so be careful in this park. It may work the same…read moreway for parks. That's a lot of Mays, but June know what I mean. Don't pretend you don't. Don't lie. Why would July. This park has some truly spectacular views of the Verrazano Bridge and the water across to New Jersey and Staten Island. You can also see the Statue of Liberty from it. If you go out far enough or you're drowning. I often sleep in and around this park so please don't use this information to do something bad. Oh crap why did I say that. Anyway August of wind blew me over last time I was here. I'm done.

Beautiful spot. 1)…read moreSome of the best views of the city skyline & the bridge is from here. 2) Lots of space to walk. 3) When I came here, the spot was pretty empty, but peaceful.

Perfect to relax and take the views in. Early mornings or on a brisk fall day. Definitely recommend…read moreif you're just needing some grounding or to be alone for a bit. People are friendly but mostly mind their business.

Great neighborhood park to unwind post workday or just to enjoy on a day off. There are plenty of…read morebenches, tables, trees and space! When I was a younger person, the neighborhood park was a special place for me. I didn't realize then how important being one with nature is. Meeting up with friends, hopscotch, hula hooping, tic tac toe.. the good old days. We could stay out all day all night. What's great is to see kids playing ball, riding bikes and doing "kid stuff" and having a great time vs. glued to iPhones. Ask yourself, when was the last time you sat in a park, breathed fresh air, read a book or just enjoyed the sun on your face? Spring is here and it's PARK TIME!

Some of the newest and nicest outdoor tennis courts in NYC can be found right here!…read more I'd typically say "...sssssshhhhhhhh" and to keep it a secret, but for as long as I had been playing tennis, the tennis courts at John J Carty existed. However, they never were my preferred tennis courts to play on because the courts were purely concrete and not your typical tennis hard court surface. HOWEVER, during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a renovation of all of the tennis courts was completed and the courts reopened to the public with brand-spankin' new surfaces! Needless to say, this park once again became one of the go-to destinations for tennis lovers. There are 2 courts side by side for every row of courts and the row of courts are separated by fences. With all the praise I just showered onto these brand new hard courts, I was quickly reminded on the very first time I was back on these courts why I was not in favor of them, even though the surfaces were as smoooooth as a washboard - the ground that the courts were built on were sloped! Yes, you read that right. The fact that they were always sloped turned me off and does affect play if you're of the more advanced skill level, not to say I really am. However, whenever I played on these courts, something was always off with my tennis stroke, but when I played on courts that were level, no complaints. If you're novice-intermediate player, these courts will do just fine. At the end of the day, beginners are more focused on just getting the ball back and forth with easy going swings. However, if you're a more advanced player, these courts might get on your nerves. You will clearly notice the slope when you're on the higher side of the court because you can tell that you have to hit the ball on a downward trajectory every time. Bottom line, these courts are still really nice and new, but the uneven-ness of one side versus another is very noticeable.

I visited the Narrows Botanical Garden with a friend of mine after grabbing lunch in the…read moreneighborhood. I wasn't sure what to expect but I'm always down for an adventure. The water fountain and small ponds (I think that's what they're called) are beautiful and there are plenty of opportunities for the perfect bird photographs. This is the perfect spot to hang out with some friends, get your steps in, or just processing emotions while listening to music. I couldn't believe that this was my first time even hearing about this place because of the great things that I had heard about it but I'm glad that I came and I would be more than happy to come back and bring some friends with me. I wonder if the experience is different in the Wintertime.

I visited on a recent weekend with some friends who had their rug rats (ages 4 and 6) in tow.  All…read morefive of us found the experience enjoyable. Tip: The park is nicely maintained; everything looks quite clean (for a park) There are several playgrounds; they're spacious, with a good number of swings and slides suitable for children of all different ages. The park is a good place for bike riding, walking and/or running, or just communing with nature.  There are several areas where you can have a cookout, provided you obtain a permit in advance.

With a much needed makeover this park has transformed into a neighborhood gem. Children's…read moreplayground is more vibrant and lively with lots of monkey bars and slides for kiddos to run and play. This park is frequented by a lot of seniors that occupied all the side benches and some even sat on the grass areas playing card games. Asian aunties has their own setup in the center of the park dancing to their synchronize musics. The side road surrounding the park has lots of cracks and uneven pavements, that makes walking around kind of hard. Park opens late during the summer, so its easy to catch volleyball ball tournaments held at night. Overall, a great park to have fun and enjoy the day

I remembered coming here to use the restroom back in the Summer of 2020 when my parents wanted to…read morebuy furniture. The toilets and sinks are automatic. I came here while buying some food, as I was experiencing diarrhea for the past few days ago as a result of me getting a cold. My shit was as soft as meat sauce for spaghetti and made a mess everywhere.

Love this place! Many activities to try! Great track near by! Water fountains. Hand ball court…read more Basket ball court. They have these little squares in the floor that when you step on them they make a chime sound! I love the swings even though I am old. Spacious and plenty of benches and tables! It is a clean and safe!

The park is a blight on the parks department image…read more 1. They waste water all day with no one using and night by leaving the children's sprinkler fountain running. I filed a complaint with 311. 2. They fail to secure the park at night and teens are breaking glass bottles everywhere, not safe for children. Needs a full-time security guard at night. 3. The teens turn over the full trash cans for fun. 4. The teens rip up the cork running track for fun. 5. The teens break the fences and gates for fun. 6. The park is not well maintained, litter everywhere. 7. The tennis courts are missing nets, the basket ball courts are missing nets. For upscale neighborhood of $1million dollar homes this is a disgrace.

Sunset Park is one of those NYC spots that blows you away…read more The name isn't exactly subtle, but honestly, it delivers. The park has a huge green lawn where kids are running around, playing soccer, chasing each other, while the rest of us can just sit back and watch the sun put on its nightly show. And that sunset? Magnificent! Big sky, golden light, city views... A perfect place to slow down...

1 of 2 Reviews…read more Quality/Quantity - Under construction. "Hidden Treasure," is it?!?! Not in my opinion. Beautiful views; well, as long as you can ignore the people excessively drinking in the park... They were not a bother, but then they also did not share, JK. As usual, Yelp is missing my pictures of all the beautiful views. Ambiance - Basically come here for the views. Basketball courts, handball courts, soccer fields, outdoor pool, playgrounds, public restroom (I did not use it), recreation center, eateries... etc. Dog friendly. Wifi hot spots, I did not use it. Service - Self service. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 1891.