Bridge Views, Then Frozen Yogurt Your Way
Unwind on the grass with a blanket or lawn chair, and look for historic cannons and the Dover Patrol Monument. Bubble tea and fresh crepes add more choice at the dessert stop.
Brooklyn Park and Dessert
A Bench Before Dessert
John Paul Jones Park pairs benches and shade trees with views of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for a stretch on the grass near the water. The park has free public entry. It opens daily at 6:00 AM and closes at 1:00 AM the next day. Historic cannons dot the grounds. The Dover Patrol Monument honors the Royal Navy's World War I patrol.
Fifth Avenue Swirls
Self-serve frozen yogurt puts the portion and toppings in your hands at Yo Sweets Frozen Yogurt. This family-owned Bay Ridge shop serves customers at 8410 5th Ave. The flavors lean toward balanced sweetness. A fresh crepe offers another way to finish the outing. Service starts at 12:00 PM daily. The shop closes at 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Sunday through Thursday, the cutoff is 10:00 PM.
A Change of Pace
John Paul Jones Park gives this pairing its outdoor half, with bridge views, shade trees and the Dover Patrol Monument. Yo Sweets Frozen Yogurt shifts the focus to a family-owned shop, where self-serve portions and toppings put dessert in your hands. The contrast is the point, waterfront scenery followed by something made to your taste. Bubble tea and fresh crepes broaden the second stop beyond yogurt, while the park supplies the space to settle on a bench.
