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7th Avenue (17th Street) Brooklyn , NY 11215 United States
I actually lost a button from my jacket here in December, just before the whole park was covered in snow. And I found it again months later after the snow melted. Just a tiny, little button...
Come for the white noise from the expressway. Stay for view of the sky.
HQ of the Therapists , gropers, and Ass Grabbers!
Friendly dogs welcome!
Watch out for the friendly dogs.
Watch out for the new trees !
It's all shade in the AM.
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Great place to see about 10 squirells running through the park. Amazing for photos. - Petr Maňas
Brookly Bridge park has something for everyone! Green space to play soccer, courts for basketball, playground, picnic tables, sand for volleyball and lots of benches to sit and watch the sun rise/set - ℳ????????♍
From its unique vantage point north of the Manhattan Bridge at a dramatic bend in the East River, John Street opens up vistas and waterfront space never before enjoyed by the public. - DUMBO BID
Vanderbilt playground has a fabulous enclosed area for toddlers with a climbing structure and water feature in the summer. Excellent big spider web for older kids and decent shade. - Sandra Fransen
Great place for a walk with wonderful views of Brooklyn - Afi Yellow-Duke