"With its stunning views, diverse recreational activities, and vibrant atmosphere, it’s no wonder this park has become a beloved oasis in the heart of Brooklyn."
"One of the most beautiful and amazing outdoor spaces in Brooklyn."
"Amazing view of Manhattan and the water as well as the boats."
"This park offers amazing views of the city and lots of stuff to do."
"The park's lush green spaces, vibrant gardens, and scenic promenades create a perfect backdrop for strolling, picnicking, or simply immersing oneself in the beauty of nature."
"There are great views of NYC, the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges."
"The park provides stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, the Brooklyn Bridge, and New York Harbor."
Cons:
"The iconic Watchtower sign and time is missing."
"Before coming here I was told the crime in the area was bad at night, so I was hesitant to visit."
"However, we had difficulty finding toilets - we ended up going to the nearby hotel."
"Nice photo moments but very busy with tourist that you cannot see the beauty of the bridge."
"Like all places in NYC parking is a challenge anywhere nearby."
"The only problem is no parking unless you are ready to pay an arm and leg, $50 bucks for the day OUCH!"
"Very noisy under the Manhattan Bridge so you might not want to linger in that part much longer than the time it takes to get a photo."
Recreation & Facilities
Pros:
"Tons of recreation facilities for sports, playgrounds, running, picnicking, boating, etc for those so inclined."
"Clean and always have cops to protect every and any one at any time."
"What was a surprise is to see a very easily available public grilling place, where our group of over 100 people who was comfortably seated and cooking and having a good time with incredible views."
"They have volleyball nets, basketball courts, table tennis, fitness, and a skating rink."
"Scores of activities to do: basketball, skating, and kids play area etc."
"Thing to do there is rent a bike, kayak, all type of sport and they even have a sand part to play volleyball."
"They have so many different areas—basketball, hand ball, playground, sprinklers, sand play, free kayaking, roller skating, soccer, fishing, workout area and lots of open fields for you to run around and play."
Cons:
"The bike path is exquisite but short. Once outside the park, the path gets obstructed and blocked by construction and other poor infrastructure."
"Parking can be hard to find, there are couple of garages nearby."
"Parking is free after 6pm."
"I wouldn’t recommend going on car, because parking is a nightmare."
"The restrooms were closed which was the only downside about this place."
"Some parts of the park, like playgrounds, are closed due to the pandemic but should reopen in a few days or weeks."
"One negative was that there were signs prohibiting dogs in the meadows but no one seemed to care."
Accessibility & Convenience
Pros:
"Located conveniently near the Dumbo ferry stops, Brooklyn Bridge Park is expansive, providing ample space for leisurely strolls and sightseeing."
"Parking was easy since there are metered parking. 2$ an hour."
"The area is easily accessible from the metro and has a few places to eat also."
"You really don't want to drive here. Walk, train, ferry or bike are all realistic."
"The park is served by several bus, subway, and ferry routes."
"Very easy to get here."
"Ferry stop here can get you to several NYC locations in a reasonable amount of time."
Cons:
"Finding bathrooms was very hard throughout NYC."
"Parking is little harsh."
"Plan ahead and plan on taking an Uber, Lyft, or a cab once you cross the bridge to your destination of exploration!"
"There’s a nearby parking available starting from $40 for 3 hours at least."
"It is relatively clean but can get very cold during the cooler months due to the river next to it."
"A narrow, little friendly place which is invisible if you're 30 seconds away because it's lower than the street, plus right now there's some construction around it."
"The only complaint I have would be the lack of bathrooms."