Walking a Former Naval Airfield in Brooklyn
Floyd Bennett Field keeps the hangars and runways of a former naval air station open to walkers. Forest Park Playground gates a small play area beside hiking and horse trails, and Forma Pasta Factory serves house-made pasta at a counter.
Three Places in New York
Aviation Echoes Across Open Ground
Floyd Bennett Field preserves the scale and history of a former municipal airport and naval air station. Historic hangars and an aviation museum remain part of the site. Beyond those structures, coastal grassland meets saltmarshes and tidal mudflats. A visitor center provides more context for the grounds. Public access also includes a marina, camping, fishing, and archery. The field is open daily from 6 AM to 9 PM. Hangar B is reported open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The sports center is reported closed.
Small Slides and Play Drums
Families with younger children can use the gated play area at Forest Park Playground. Nearby hiking and horse trails offer other outdoor recreation around the park. Entry is free, and the source advises that adults should check the gate locks before play begins. The playground opens at 6 AM from Monday through Friday, and at 8 AM on weekends. Weekday access continues until 8.30 PM, while weekend access continues until 6.30 PM, so the published schedule covers both morning and evening visits.
Greene Avenue Pasta, Then a Covered Seat
At this Brooklyn counter, house made pasta dishes are served in a casual setting with self service built into the meal. A pasta plate costs around fourteen dollars, and heated seating is available outdoors for diners. The restaurant opens every day at noon and remains open until ten in the evening. Counter ordering and self service define how diners receive their food. The covered area offers another place to eat from midday through evening, under the same hours throughout the week.
