Barretto Point Park
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Tiffany St (at Viele Ave) Bronx , NY 10474 United States
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The swimming area was constructed atop a retired barge that bobs in the East River ; the seven-lane, 20,000-square-foot pool is so popular that swimmers line up at the gate to be admitted in shifts. Read more
Barretto Point Park features the floating barge pool on the East River and a view of North Brother Island . There’s a nice Roman style seating area, a sandy beach , paved roads for biking , and more. Read more
We haven't had the chance to visit, but from what the word is on the street, this park is THE place to be when the weather permits. Outdoor pools , new benches , trees , and no riff-raff. River connect.
From the tip of 'La Playita' at Barretto Point Park, you can gaze upon the water, skyline, and North Brother Island , a wilderness closed to the public. Read more
Catch some rays, some fish , or live music at this lush waterfront oasis nestled at the edge of the industrial Hunts Point peninsula.
Very clean and neat bathrooms , no Hobo Hotel here. Lots of potential for a nice outdoor wedding or some type of event .
The line is huge don't come in the after noon
The definition of an oasis .
try 2 gat point......
La vista es muy hermosa????????
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How does one create a park out of a junkyard? In collab with The CDC point you can experience art, performance, sculptures, and some unusual events adjacent to the trees and plants. Best in summer. - Harlem Ambassador
Very peaceful clean intimate spot ....good for running or reading as well - trina garcia
Enter from blue 174th bridge or West Farms next to the bus depot - andre rivera
Did you know ? The boulder seating area was created from remnants of the deconstructed Willis Avenue Bridge. - City of New York
On a clear day from the pier at Lemon Creek Park, you can look all the way across the Raritan Bay. - NYC Parks
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Park
Place United States » New York » Bronx » Hunts Point