"Dr. Ronald McNair Park is a green space in Brooklyn, New York, named after the second…read moreAfrican-American astronaut, honoring his legacy as a physicist and educator. The park features playgrounds, walking paths, and sports fields, serving as a community hub with historical markers about McNair. There is also a separate Dr. Ronald E. McNair Playground in Manhattan with a space-science theme. " I must have passed this park a million times and did not pay attention.. you could say I was lost in space....lol!! It is located between Classon and Washington Avenue, my route to Brooklyn Botanical Garden. More to come...

This nice little park tucked in between Eastern Parkway, Classon Avenue, and Washington Avenue, is…read morenamed after Dr. Ronald Erwin McNair, the second African-American astronaut to travel into space[1], who died in the space shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986. A bronze portrait sculpture and reliefs depicting Dr. McNair's life by artist Ogundipe Fayomi[2] are installed on a red marble obelisk at the center of the park. The park was originally named after Brooklyn borough President Joseph Guider. In fact, there is a sculpture at the South side of the park remembering him. The park was named after Dr. McNair in 1986, the same year as the Challenger disaster. Towards the North side of the park there are benches and tables, and there are benches along the side of the park. The very south tip is actually fully enclosed by a fence, which is helpful if you are bringing a dog here, or a toddler who likes to run around. Or if you want to play the trumpet[3]. What I really like is the magnolia and cherry trees in this park. During COVID, when the Brooklyn Botanic Garden across the street was closed, the trees in McNair Park were the closest thing to the cherry blossom blooming festival/Sakura Matsuri you could get in Brooklyn. During the time they were in blossom in the spring of 2020, the cherry trees and magnolia trees at McNair Park provided a reminder that, in stressful times, you can still find beauty, peace, and an opportunity to just relax, albeit temporarily, next to home. ------------------ [1] Guion S. Bluford Jr. was the first one. More info here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/16/us/african-american-astronauts.html#:~:text=Bluford%20Jr.,-Years%20at%20NASA&text=In%201983%2C%20Bluford%20became%20the,aboard%20the%20Challenger%20space%20shuttle. [2] https://www.facebook.com/ogundipe.fayomi [3] https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dr-ronald-e-mcnair-park-brooklyn?select_video=u8OeKfPT6bKSJE0USrFW2Q

It is a nine-acre green space on the East River devoted to appreciating its surroundings. While…read moremany folks claim that Sunset Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, or their kitchen window has the best Manhattan- - New York view, we at New York Habitat crown the Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park as the best place in Brooklyn to gaze at the Manhattan skyline. Whether you're coming or going, laying out on the lush lawns, visiting Jane's Carousel, or being a shutterbug, this go-to location, nestled between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, is not to be missed. Don't miss out rooftop- Housed in a former warehouse and coffee roasting facility, Empire Stores features retail shops, restaurants, a rooftop beer garden, and a museum of the Brooklyn Historical Society.

This is where they filmed the movie Empire Of The Sun (which was originally to be called Empire Of…read moreThe Fulton Ferry State Park). This is an absolutely stunningly beautiful park, with one of the best views in any city in the world. The view of Manhattan here is absolutely unrivalled and unparalleled. I'm so in love with it that I would give it 10 Stars if that were an option. I come here just for the view, basically every time I'm in BKLN, especially if I'm with a girl.

I visited the 86 Kent Ave section of Bushwick Inlet Park to spend some time exploring the…read morewaterfront before attending the Summer Music in BIP 2026 concert featuring the George Gray Jazz Coalition. It was a lovely way to spend an evening. The park is lush and well designed, with lots of green space and flowers in bloom. Its waterfront esplanade is a pretty place for a walk, especially as the sun starts to set over the Manhattan skyline. I wandered up the raised slope at the street side of the park, which provides fantastic views across the East River. The elevated area where the jazz performance took place sits right on the water and made for a special setting to enjoy live music. A lot is packed into this section of the park. There's a large soccer field, public restrooms, water bottle filling stations, and a children's play area with shade and water features. I enjoyed seeing the small sandy beach, and BIP connects directly with Marsha P. Johnson Park, so there's even more to see as you walk and enjoy even waterfront green space. I also appreciated researching the site's transformation from an industrial area into a public park with restored natural features. It feels like a space that is actively working to improve and serve the neighborhood, and is well worth a visit. Let's hope monster development projects don't stop the park's promise from expanding even further.

Such beautiful views…read more Went on a morning walk looking for the East River and discovered this nice park in Williamsburg. Love the views of Manhattan. Such a great way to start the day. I actually walked to the park every morning on a long holiday weekend vacation. So relaxing.

The best triangle in NYC that isn't pizza…read more This pocket park, created in the 1920s, remains the only green in the area outside the dispensaries. Here, the custom, under-lit swivel chairs allow visitors to rotate 360 degrees so you can see both the internal, green, stormwater-catching, mini-sanctuary, the statue of General Artigas and the homeless guy pooping in a Jerrell's burger bag. Latin American liberator and pet monkey owner General Artigas was one of many "fathers" on Uruguay. Uruguay got around. When it was known as SoHo Square, Law & Order filmed there often. If you put your ear to the contrasting bands of light and dark pavement stones, you can still here the DONK-DUNK!!

Every morning, I park my Citibike at Spring Street Park after a 15 minute ride from the East…read moreVillage. It's become a part of my daily routine to struggle to park the Citi bike properly, get my backpack out of the basket, head to the Starbucks on Varick to pick up my mobile order, and walk the short distance to the office and clock into the matrix. I've never really stopped and smelled the Spring Street Park metaphorical roses until this morning, as I'm trying to get my reviews up to win another Yelpie. I'm going back to back. It's a small strip of land with mostly concrete, some bench seating, and trees. We are really stretching the word "park" with this one. Today, I noticed there was a statue of General Jose Artigas that is the centerpiece of this "park." According to a quick google search, he is regarded as a national hero in Uruguay and the father of Uruguayan nationhood. Why does his statue stand here? I have absolutely no idea, but similar to Napoleon and Alexander the Great, it looks like he was a soldier who led from the front and I have so much respect for that. All great leaders lead from the front. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Great little park - although a bit of a walk from the local subway stations. I went here yesterday…read morefor July 4th. We are in the middle of a heat wave here in NYC. Temperatures topped 100 degrees the other day. The weather forecast predicted a rainstorm today but they didn't know exactly when. It rained yesterday during the TS/TK big wedding at MSG. But not today. This was a beautiful July 4th to spend in the park. It was clear all day which is why I bypass weather forecasts and check the radar map instead. Sail 4th 250 had their Parade of Sail on the Hudson River. I enjoyed watching the flotilla of tall ships sail up the river. If you missed it, no worries. There are several great YouTube videos of the ship parade. Also, it's not over yet. The tour continues to Boston after leaving NY. Rockefeller Park has a nice promenade where you can jog or sit down to relax. There's also a large open lawn with shaded areas for picnics. Very relaxed atmosphere.

This is a nice park with a nice and safe children's playground with clean plastic slides that make…read moreyou go down fast. They are very clean and maintained well. Everyone parks their strollers by the fence and entrance. It is a very long children's park with different types of obstacles. Towards the end of park is for bigger kids with a steeper children's slide. There is a mini water sprinkler section when the weather is warmer. There is sand all over the toddlers' section. The lawn in this park is always even and cut very nicely. It's never patchy and there are ducks playing in the lawn overlooking the Hudson River. A nice park to relax. Very fresh air too. You can smell the nice sea breeze or fresh grass.

Went for a run last night and found that there is work being done north of 96th street and it's cut…read moreoff. Due to construction work as the sign says and will reopen Jan 25. Let's see how long this will really take. I'll believe it when I see it.

Views from the East River Esplanade are some of my favorite city views. I can see the same views…read morefrom my health club. I prefer nice days when it's a beautiful walk near the water while I enjoy the scenery. It's so nice to walk without traffic and the stop and go of streetlights. You have to walk the Upper East Side Esplanade when you visit!

This park is just by my high school. I used to come here all day long and just chill and eat halal…read morefood or McDonalds. In my opinion it does not feel like a park because there's no children's playground. It looks more like some corporate building entrance area. The cool thing about this park is that there are nice lights on the floor for the night time. The lights are thin and long and on the floor. The trees also have nice lights on them for a nice lighting effect for the night time. So nice. There are benches and stone tables and chairs to eat lunch. Many people do that there. This park kind of sucks sometimes because there are some random construction workers or people that smoke in the park and too bad the wind is so strong that the smoke goes on you. Other than that, the park is good for sitting and dining. The park is kind of long with stairs by the halal food carts and if you're handicapped or with big luggage then you can go around and enter it without taking the stairs.

Zuccotti's Park is a space located in New York City's Financial District, just steps away from Wall…read moreStreet and the World Trade Center Site. It was originally created in 1968 as Liberty Plaza Park. In 2006 though, it was redesigned after John Zuccotti. The plaza is relatively large and it has granite paved walkways, seating areas, and plenty of shade! This park is also surrounded by all of the Skyscrapers in FiDi. There are some notable art pieces in the area too like Mark di Suvero's Joie de Vivre and across the street from Zuccotti Park is Isamu Noguchi's Red Cube. This is a great place to take a break and eat lunch! There are plenty of food trucks and food vendors nearby Zuccotti Park. While I was visiting, there were a lot of visitors enjoying the open seating at the benches! This is also a central location between Broadway and Trinity Place! I'd recommend visiting Zuccotti's Park if you're in the area especially if you're visiting for the Holidays!

Live entertainment on holidays Snack bar grilled hotdogs…read more Vendor sells crushed ices Large bathroom Bleacher seating Good environment

I love it here! I like to take my walks and I enjoy bike riding here. The views are beautiful…read more Directly across the water is Cliffside Park New Jersey. In the summer time, the park is filled with people at night enjoying the views and the breeze. Sometime you can find music and food vendors. The park allows barbecuing and small gatherings. Or you can Bring a blanket and some snacks and just relax. Don't forget to recycle and take your trash with you.