Four Parks From Long Island City to Williamsburg

4.8 (10,197)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 22:00

4-09 47th Road

Industrial gantries frame Manhattan skyline views at Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City. Follow winding paths to explore the four piers. A fishing pier has its own cleaning table. For a quieter pause, head toward the park's southern half, away from the busier northern end.

4.7 (1,684)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 22:00

Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA

At WNYC Transmitter Park in Greenpoint, an entrance mural opens onto wide lawns for picnics, tanning and dog walking. Follow the small path through a protected bird habitat, then reach the pier for fishing and Manhattan skyline views. Families can use the children’s playground with a sprinkler, while occasional live music crosses the grass.

4.6 (6,342)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 01:00 (+1)

776 Lorimer St

Runners circle the track at McCarren Park, where soccer players gather on the sports fields. Outdoor pull-up bars offer another workout stop. The grounds include an Olympic-sized pool. For a break, settle into a picnic area. Saturdays bring the farmers market.

4.8 (6,719)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 23:00

15 River Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Domino Park incorporates artifacts from the former Domino Sugar Refinery along Williamsburg's waterfront. Walk the promenade, then explore the elevated walkway. A sugar-factory-themed playground carries the setting into play. Volleyball and bocce courts add space for a game. The park opens daily from 6 AM to 11 PM.