A Waterfront Park With Verrazano Bridge Views
Stretch out by the water with your dog, then look for the Dover Patrol Monument and its matching obelisk story.
⚓ A Monument by the Bay
John Paul Jones Park is a waterfront breather with a little naval history built into the lawn. Spread a blanket or settle into a lawn chair near the water, with shade trees, benches, and historic cannons giving the grass a relaxed rhythm. The park is dog friendly, making it an easy pick for a slow walk with company.
The focal point is the Dover Patrol Monument, one of three matching obelisks honoring the Royal Navy World War I patrol. The other two stand in Dover and Calais, a detail that gives this Brooklyn monument a wider story. Named after a famous naval commander, the park keeps the history close without turning the visit into a formal museum stop. Look toward the bay for cool bay breezes and Verrazano Narrows Bridge views, then remember that it is open daily from 6 AM until 1 AM. Find the park near 101 Street, along Shore Parkway between 4 Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn.
