Outdoors in Brooklyn

Prospect Park Carousel

1912 carousel, open Mar–Nov, featuring hand-carved horses, dragon-pulled chariots, a lion & a deer.

The Granite Prospect

Schuyler September 2026 Visit

Shore Park and Parkway

North 5th Street Pier and Park

City & East River vistas from bench-dotted piers & walkways, plus an adjoining park with turf lawns.

Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket

Year-round farmer's market, open on certain days, with various farm & small batch food producers.

Narrows Botanical Gardens

Peaceful volunteer-run 4.5-acre garden featuring native plants, trees, walking paths & water views.

Washington Park

Stroud Playground

Fort Greene Park Greenmarket

Year-round farmer's market, open on certain days, with various farm & small batch food producers.

Fresh Creek Nature Preserve

City nature preserve composed of marshland, offering trails & bird-watching opportunities.

Mount Prospect Park

Wooded hilltop park between Brooklyn Museum & the Central Library, with a loop trail & a playground.

Empire Fulton Ferry

Riverside park offering picnic areas, a playground & renovated carousel, plus urban views.

Columbus Park

This urban space offers a farmers' market selling produce & other goods, plus tables & chairs.

Verrazzano View

Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Trail

Cobble Hill Park

Bucolic half-block gathering spot with benches, a garden & ample kids' play areas under broad trees.

Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket

Year-round farmer's market, open on certain days, with various farm & small batch food producers.

Coffey Park

Play equipment, ball sports, a water spray, game & picnic tables plus animal-themed art & benches.

Bushwick Playground