John Paul Jones Park ('Cannonball Park')
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10108 4th Ave (101st St.) Brooklyn , NY 11209 United States
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The cannon here is one of only three Rodman guns constructed during the Civil War. Though fired several times, it was never used in combat.
This park has a nice view . I love it. ????????????????
Nice place to chill read the paper and get a view of the bridge/ships - careful with the large balls.
At age 19, John Paul was first mate of a Jamaican slave ship. After murdering a mutinous crewman in 1773, he changed his name to John Paul Jones and fled to the American colonies.
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Underrated park . Great place to bring your children.
Really pretty :) cross the street to walk along the bay and under the Verrazano
Nice Park never crowded
Next to US Army Fort Hamilton
enjoy the breeze beside the river
Aquie estuvimos tomandonos las fotos para los 16 de Daniela cheken este lugar la vista es impresionante
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Beautiful park with a public restroom. Walk up for the views (there are many benches at the top). - Peggy Li
It's about a mile if you jog around the whole park, but the sidewalk is tough on your feet - Ruben B.
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Park
Place United States » New York » Brooklyn » Bay Ridge