Top 10 Nature & Parks in Brooklyn, New York (NY)

February 11, 2022 Hana Mouser

It seems like most folks have a grandmother, great-uncle or some other distant relative that used to live in Brooklyn, or perhaps a friend that lives there now. In the early 1900s, it was a mecca for immigrants arriving via Ellis Island. A hundred years later, young professionals and artists left pricey Manhattan digs for Brooklyn's cheaper and more expansive space. Neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope, which had fallen into disrepair over the years, were restored and reborn as funky enclaves. Walk or bike over the historic Brooklyn Bridge (or ride the subway) to Brooklyn Heights for a stroll along the Promenade and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Meander through Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens for a taste of nature in the urban wilds. Catch a performance at the world-famous Brooklyn Academy of Music. From the delicious Italian restaurants of Bensonhurst to the Irish bars that line the avenues of Bay Ridge, from the hotdogs and rollercoasters of Coney Island to the bagels and handball courts of Greenpoint, Brooklyn is a state of mind as well as a dynamic community. Discover why, no matter where people move on to, they remain Brooklynites at heart.
Restaurants in Brooklyn

1. Adam Yauch Park

27 State St, Brooklyn, NY 11201-5512
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Adam Yauch Park

2. Brooklyn Botanic Garden

990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225-1008 +1 718-623-7200 [email protected] http://bbg.org
Excellent
69%
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6%
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4.5 based on 2,454 reviews

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an urban botanic garden situated on 52 acres in the heart of Brooklyn, fostering delight and curiosity in the world of plants while inspiring an appreciation and sense of stewardship of the environment. The Garden also offers weddings and private event catering at the Palm House and Atrium, in a beautiful outdoor setting. Please note, Brooklyn Botanic Garden is open year-round, but hours vary seasonally. Be sure to visit bbg.org/visit before plan your visit.

Reviewed By WorldTravla7 - Cairns, Australia

I loved the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and found them incredibly peaceful and relaxing, not to mention stunning in their variety and beauty - just what needed after almost 2 weeks in a pretty crazy city. I also preferred the intimate design over the larger NYC Botanic Gardens in the Bronx. They shoot major productions here (I recognised several parts of the Gardens immediately in Episode 2 of the Netflix series ‘Maniac’ with Emma Stone). Highlights include: - Cherry blossom trees! (come in April/May when Cherry Esplanade is at its most floral). - Yellow Magnolia Cafe - quaint cafe in a greenhouse setting where you may spot a movie star (I looked up and saw Michelle Williams sitting a table across from me) - Shakespeare Garden (an English cottage style garden with around 80 plants referred to in Shakespeare’s works) - The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden (a traditional Japanese garden and pond with orange torii gate, immaculately kept plants and trees, sculptures, and a gazebo for viewing - The indoor C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum which houses one of the largest collections of bonsai (around 350) outside of Japan All things considered, this is a must do. Perhaps combine it with a day trip to Brooklyn/Prospect Park. Cost is $30 which is not cheap but well worth the spend. You are given a detailed map of the Gardens on entry. Entrance is adjacent to Prospect Park.

3. Prospect Park

450 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225-3707 +1 718-965-8951 http://www.prospectpark.org
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4.5 based on 1,397 reviews

Prospect Park

Brooklyn's answer to Central Park, Prospect Park contains a zoo, an audubon center and the Brooklyn Museum of Art. Its entrance is marked by the large Memorial Arch and it is a mecca for families and nature lovers who go to play ball, bird watch and listen to outdoor concerts.

Reviewed By howardb648 - Oceanside, United States

Everyone says Central Park is the best in NY, and maybe it is. But as a native NYC expat (to San Diego) and frequent family visitor, this gem may be even better! It is huge and has much variety, inclluding a beuatful botanic garden, open fields, forested ares, water features, you name it. Best time to go is early April through early June, when the weather is beautiful and the trees are blossoming and fragrant and the flowers and plants are at their peak. You can jog, run, bike or simply take a relaxing stroll and soak in the peace and beauty. Yes a "tree grows in Brooklyn", or in this place, millions of them!

4. Salt Marsh Nature Center

3301 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11234 +1 718-421-2021 [email protected] http://www.saltmarshalliance.org/
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Salt Marsh Nature Center

5. Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse

Entrance: Lincoln Rd. or Flatbush Ave. at Empire Blvd. Wollman Rink, Brooklyn, NY +1 718-287-3400 http://www.prospectpark.org/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse

6. Empire Fulton Ferry State Park

26 New Dock St, Brooklyn, NY 11201-6917 +1 718-858-4708 http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/park/empire-fulton-ferry
Excellent
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4.5 based on 106 reviews

Empire Fulton Ferry State Park

7. Brooklyn Bridge Park

334 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201-9750 +1 718-222-9939 http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org
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4.5 based on 3,293 reviews

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park is an 85-acre world-class sustainable park on Brooklyn's East River shoreline. The Park revitalizes 1.3 miles of Brooklyn's post-industrial waterfront from Pier 6 at Atlantic Avenue to Jay Street north of the Manhattan Bridge. The park's numerous amenities include includes boat launches, Pebble Beach, the historic Jane' Carousel, sports fields, basketball courts, a fishing station, basketball courts and several concessions.

Reviewed By mustang386 - Brooklyn, United States

Brooklyn Bridge Park would be a great park in any city in the world. It's possible stroll up and down the length of it, take a ride on the carousel, take your child to the playgrounds, go roller skating, shop in Dumbo (steps from the park), or just bring your towel and a picnic lunch and hang out...all with a spectacular view of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge.

8. Louis Valentino, Jr. Park and Pier

Ferris St. between Coffey St. and Van Dyke St. Coffey Street 412 Pulaski St, Brooklyn, NY 11206 +1 718-650-2772 http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/valentinopier/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Louis Valentino, Jr. Park and Pier

9. Transmitter Park

West St. bet. Kent St. and Greenpoint Ave.Brooklyn.besides East river, Brooklyn, NY http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/transmitter-park
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Transmitter Park

10. Manhattan Beach Park

Oriental Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11235 http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/manhattan-beach-park
Excellent
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Manhattan Beach Park

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