Gowanus Canal

Gowanus Canal is a river Gowanus Brooklyn located in United States.

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Gowanus Canal Brooklyn , NY 11215 United States

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casual swimming
Franncis P

It's a canal , being from this neighborhood for over 40 years i seen alot happen there, from bodies floating up in the spring to water rats the size of alley fat cats . Yeah, take a tour on foot 1st

eric bornemann

The most beautiful place in Brooklyn. An amazing place for an acquired taste.

Nick Damiano

This is a super fun site! No wait, I meant superfund, with a 'd' on the end. Check back around 2020 and it might not be as nasty.

Kathryn Yu

Bring a friend for a self-guided Canoe trip sponsored by the Gowanus Dredgers to raise awareness of Harbor Issues. Wednesdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 1pm.

Nate Parrott

Great for a casual swim on a hot summer day!

harryh

Did you have the invisible shrimp from the Gowanus Canal? Ya, uh huh.

Valery Janvier

Hey, hey, hey, smoke weed everyday

Andrew Aliferis

In 50 years you'll be eating oysters from here supposedly. You will not me.

Deep Gujral

Don't swim in the water

Andrew Wiseman

Breathe deeply and enjoy the aroma

michael donohoe

Refreshing, tangy , but a bit chilly

Thomas Nelson

Crystal clear water.

Stephen Elliott

Glorious. Great swimming hole.

Jacob Cohen

Have a refreshing swim in the "water"

Stephen Watson

Don't forget to bring a towel!

Richard Bloom

Kinda pretty at night if you look just at the right angle.

BRooKL¥N B¡TC{~}

The canal smells EXTRA nasty in the summer.

Chad D'Entrone

Pretty smelly

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Bridge
Ninth Street Bridge

Awesome view of the gowanas canal. Needs a bigger bike lane tho. - Andrew Furman

Bridge
Hamilton Avenue Bridge

It actually goes up every so often and takes about 7 mins for the whole process. - Anthony Rallo

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Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market

Come here for all the typical Whole Food goodness, but stay for the fantastic rooftop! Great to do work, eat with groups, or sit and read. - Valerie S

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Park
Prospect Park

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

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Furniture and Home Store
IKEA

Great store has everything you want for your home. Quite a ways from the Bronx great views of Manhattan free parking - Ronny Oemraw