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Dead Horse Bay

Dead Horse Bay

3.06km from Jacob Riis Park

This is a beautiful beach located in the Jamaica bay of Brooklyn. The bay has become a sort of mecca for those looking for unusual things to do in NYC. The beach is situated next to an old landfill and it is covered with old bottles, old toys, even old bicycles. The years-old things that left here is now so beautiful to see.

Rockaway Beach

Rockaway Beach

5.11km from Jacob Riis Park

A famous beach which was located in the Queens county and It is named for the Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk, which is the largest urban beach in the United States,

New York Aquarium

New York Aquarium

8.75km from Jacob Riis Park

The New York Aquarium, located in Brooklyn, New York, is a premier aquatic institution dedicated to marine conservation, education, and entertainment. Foundeed in 1896, it is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States. The facility occupies 14 acres and boasts 266 species of aquatic wildlife.

Ebenezer School

Ebenezer School

9.49km from Jacob Riis Park

Ebenezer School, located in Henderson County, Kentucky, is a historic landmark that symbolizes the importance of education in rural communities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Here's a concise summary highlighting key aspects of Ebenezer School:

Jewish Children's Museum

Jewish Children's Museum

12.78km from Jacob Riis Park

The Jewish Children's Museum is the largest Jewish-themed children's museum in the United States. It aims for children of all faiths and backgrounds to gain a positive perspective and awareness of the Jewish heritage, fostering tolerance and understanding. The permanent collection features exhibits designed to be both educational and entertaining to children, often employing interactive multimedia.

Prospect Park

Prospect Park

13.21km from Jacob Riis Park

With an area of 526 acres (213 ha),[5] Prospect Park is the second-largest public park in Brooklyn. Main attractions of the park include the 90-acre (36 ha) Long Meadow; the Picnic House; Litchfield Villa; Prospect Park Zoo; the Boathouse; Concert Grove; Brooklyn's only lake, covering 60 acres (24 ha); and the Prospect Park Bandshell that hosts free outdoor concerts in the summertime. The park also has sports facilities.

Lefferts Historic House

Lefferts Historic House

13.32km from Jacob Riis Park

This is a historic house located within Prospect Park in Brooklyn. It is the former home of Continental Army Lieutenant Pieter Lefferts built circa 1783. It currently operates as a museum of family life in Brooklyn in the 19th century. The museum is part of the Historic House Trust,

Prospect Park Zoo

Prospect Park Zoo

13.48km from Jacob Riis Park

A huge zoo which houses 864 animals representing about 176 species which was operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society. The zoo is located in a serene surrounding and a lot of tourists visits this zoo every day.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

13.71km from Jacob Riis Park

The 52-acre (21 ha) garden holds over 14,000 taxa of plants and has nearly a million visitors each year. It includes a number of specialty "gardens within the Garden", plant collections, the Steinhardt Conservatory that houses the C. V. Starr Bonsai Museum, three climate-themed plant pavilions, a white cast-iron-and-glass aquatic plant house, and an art gallery.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

13.94km from Jacob Riis Park

At 560,000 square feet (52,000 m2), the museum is New York City's third largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works. At 560,000 square feet (52,000 m2), the museum is New York City's third largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works.

North Woodmere Park

North Woodmere Park

14.28km from Jacob Riis Park

North Woodmere Park is a popular recreational facility located in North Woodmere. Spanning over 200 acres, the park offers a wide range of amenities and activities for visitors of all ages.The park features lush green spaces, wooded areas, and scenic landscapes, providing a serene and natural environment for outdoor enjoyment. Visitors can engage in various recreational activities, including picnicking, walking, jogging, and cycling along the park's trails and pathways.

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch

14.4km from Jacob Riis Park

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch is a triumphal arch at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn. Built from 1889 to 1892, the arch is dedicated "To the Defenders of the Union, 1861–1865"

Green-Wood Cemetery

Green-Wood Cemetery

14.45km from Jacob Riis Park

This is a 478-acre cemetery in the western portion of Brooklyn, located between South Slope/Greenwood Heights, Park Slope. This Cemetery was so popular that it inspired a competition to design Central Park in Manhattan, as well as Prospect Park nearby.

Forest Park

Forest Park

14.84km from Jacob Riis Park

The tenth-largest park in New York City and the third-largest in Queens. The park contains 165 acres of trees, including the largest continuous oak forest. Some trees are more than a century and a half old. The park sits on hills left behind by the Wisconsin glacier and is a haven for native plants and wildlife in the midst of the city's sprawl.

Old Stone House of Brooklyn

Old Stone House of Brooklyn

15.15km from Jacob Riis Park

The Old Stone House is a house located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. The Old Stone House was the clubhouse of the Brooklyn Superbas, who later became the Brooklyn Dodgers. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.

The Bell House

The Bell House

15.57km from Jacob Riis Park

The Bell House, located in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, stands as a historic landmark steeped in the region's rich heritage and architectural charm., this elegant mansion is a testament to the craftsmanship and grandeur of its era.

Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

15.61km from Jacob Riis Park

The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is an iconic and essential transportation link that spans the Narrows, a tidal strait connecting Upper New York Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Located in New York City, the bridge connects the boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn, carrying traffic across the harbor.Named after the Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, who was the first European to navigate the New York Bay in 1524, the bridge holds historical and cultural significance.

German Evangelical Church of Christ Complex

The German Evangelical Church of Christ Complex, located in Louisville, Kentucky, is a significant historical and cultural landmark deeply rooted in the German immigrant community's heritage. Established in the 19th century, this complex comprises several buildings that served as focal points for religious, educational, and community activities.

Battery Weed

Battery Weed

16km from Jacob Riis Park

Battery Weed is a historic fortification located on Staten Island, New York City, within Fort Wadsworth, which is part of the Gateway National Recreation Area. This imposing coastal defense structure was built in the mid-19th century to protect New York Harbor from potential threats during the Civil War.Construction of Battery Weed began in the 1840s and was completed in the 1860s.

Lower New York Bay

Lower New York Bay

16.05km from Jacob Riis Park

Lower New York Bay is a vast and significant body of water located off the southern coast of Staten Island, New York City. It is a tidal estuary where the waters of the Hudson River and the Raritan River meet with the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.The bay serves as a crucial maritime gateway, connecting the busy New York Harbor to the Atlantic Ocean. It is an essential waterway for commercial shipping, international trade, and transportation.

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Jacob Riis Park

Jacob Riis Park

157 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Rockaway Park, NY 11694, USA

This is a seaside park at at the southern end of the Rockaway peninsula. Daily a lot of people visit this place and it is runnign by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation authority.