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Places to Run: Take a 4.2-mile run from the American Veterans Memorial Pier/69th Street pier to Bensonhurst Park . Enjoy views of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge , Staten Island and Coney Island . Read more
Linda Sarsour, director of the Arab American Association of NY, loves to take her kids to this clean , beautiful and diverse park . Learn more about great places for your kids in Brooklyn on MetroFocus. Read more
Awesome view of the bridge and Staten Island . However the proximity of the highway brings the noise and pollution.
Very nice hike , walk by the waters in BK
Very nice park with water view and you can walk or bike . But parking is almost impossible!!
On snowy days , head to the hill near 97th Street for the best sledding area. Read more
Nature in my little slice of Brooklyn.
I like this place...
Come for the amazing view of Manhattan, and stay for the summer concerts. - Aeolian-Skinner Princess Pastore
Mint mint softballs - Tom b
Behlan served as president of the 68th Precinct Community Council. He also led a group of residents in the cleanup of Shore Road Park and conducted numerous graffiti clean-ups. - Sean Brody
Beautiful park with a public restroom. Walk up for the views (there are many benches at the top). - Peggy Li
Underrated park. Great place to bring your children. - Dan K
It's about a mile if you jog around the whole park, but the sidewalk is tough on your feet - Ruben B.
Lovely place to watch the sunset. Probably good for fireworks too. - Leah Labrecque
Super cute bakery serving sweet and delicious cupcakes (red velvet and peanut butter). Don’t miss the banana pudding! - The Corcoran Group