7 Parks to Explore in Brooklyn

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The most populous county in the state, and the second-most densely populated county in the United States.

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Parks to Explore in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bridge Park

85-acre (34 ha) park located on a 1.3-mile (2.1 km) plot of land. From north to south, the pier includes the preexisting Empire–Fulton Ferry and Main Street Parks; the historic Fulton Ferry Landing; and Piers 1–6, which contain various playgrounds and residential developments.

Cadman Plaza Park

Cadman Plaza Park is a 10.4-acre public park in Brooklyn. The park is bordered by Cadman Plaza West, Cadman Plaza East, and the Brooklyn Bridge. The park was significantly expanded and redeveloped in 1939, on land reclaimed by condemnation in 1935. The park is also home to the Brooklyn War Memorial, which commemorates the soldiers who fought in World War II.

Domino Park

A public park which was located at Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The park features a children's playground, dog run, volleyball court, bocce court, and a playing field. There is also a huge walkway and so many things to spend some valuable leisure times.

Fort Greene Park

This is a city park which was located in Fort Greene in Brooklyn county. The park is named after the fort which was formerly located here. The park includes part of the high ground where the Continental Army built fortifications prior to the Battle of Long Island, during the early days of the American Revolutionary War.

McCarren Park

A public park which was located in the border of Williamsburg and Greenpoint. The park is a popular destination for recreational softball, volleyball, soccer, handball, and other games. It is also used for sunbathing and dog-walking. The main attraction of this park is a huge pool called McCarren Pool, which was the eighth largest of the eleven giant pools in Newyork.

Prospect 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.

WNYC Transmitter Park

WNYC Transmitter Park was opened to the Greenpoint-Williamsburg communities in 2012 as a local waterfront destination. The park is now a stunning green space, with both natural areas and also places for fishing, play, and active recreation.

Map of Parks to explore in Brooklyn