This is the closest dog park to where I live, so that's nice. That being said, I wouldn't mind having a nicer one nearby. The dog run is a good size, even for larger dogs. It's completely fenced in, but does not have one of those double fence entrances. The ground is not concrete, and not completely grass. It's mainly dirt and wood chips. Some things to note: -No water (Bring your own) -No Bags (I usually have my dog go to the bathroom before we get there, but if you're not going to do that, then definitely bring a bag.) -No separate large and small dog runs, they're all in one area. This can be a little intimidating for some smaller dogs, especially if not properly socialized. I personally have a small dog, 20 lbs, and she takes about a minute to get used to the bigger dogs, but then shes down to play no matter the size. -If you're not into sitting on a dirty ground or fence, then you will have to stand. There is no formal seating - benches, chairs... An ok run if you're a local or happen to be in the area, but I definitely wouldn't travel here if it wasn't close. read more

Cute concept for a beach. This place allows for both barbecue and beach time. There is shade for those who'd prefer a picnic and sand for those interested in a beach scene. Free Parking is not an option unless you are willing to pay $20 on weekends per car and $6 on weekdays. The water is Atlantic so if you like green/blue dark water there's that. I enjoyed having shade and restrooms not too far away. Food is available but it may be best to bring your own. It was extremely crowded when I went on a Sunday must come early if you want a picnic table. Areas were kept semi- clean for a city park/beach. I may go back but I'm not running... read more

The deeper you go into BK, the more hidden gems you will find and Manhattan Beach is one of them. It might take a few trains and bus transfers to get to, but worth the trip if you're looking for a clean and bum-free beach. Unlike the adjacent Brighton and Coney Island Beaches, this beach is very well maintained and you hardly find any litter in the sand. I used to come here a lot during my high school days and it was never that clean back then. But now it's certainly an improvement and def a good alternative to Long Beach or Far Rockaway. It helps that the surrounding is mostly residential filled with million dollar mansions and it's not as commercial as the other two beaches. read more

Manhattan Beach is a good place to go to in the summer. I usually have my summer gatherings and barbecue here during the months of July and August. It gets crowded but it's manageable. There's handball courts and a park east of the beach. I like coming here more than Coney Island or Brighton since it's not a tourist attraction spot in the summer. It's much more peaceful and clean here as opposed to Coney Island. The sand is much cleaner and has less glass shards and random shit around as well. Manhattan beach for the win! read more

Favorite NYC beach besides the beaches out east in LI. Love the fact that it's so small and secluded, also like that there's a section with tables for grilling. I hate the rowdiness at Coney Island so this is perfect for me. Parking is cheap on weekdays ($8) but there's always street spots outside of the lot. On weekends parking is a little more pricey but its worth the money since your car is safe and sound in the lot and your only steps away from the beach. read more

Are you serious, this is a sewage runoff, plus the bbq's going down it looks like the backroads in puerto rico, KEEP AWAY

Hey, it may not be the best beach to actually SWIM, but the surrounding area is pretty cool. There's spacious barbecue areas, parks, vendors, plenty of dog-friendly territory, various sporting fields, and it even stretches down into Coney Island Beach. I mean look, this is NY...you wont find smooth sand, blue-water beaches here...much less in Brooklyn. FYI, bet u guys didn't know the area was originally built to be a wealthy resort retreat (how snooty!) Parking is expensive, just a heads up!! read more

One of the nicest beaches within the five boroughs. It's decent sized so there will enough room for your blanket. If you want to use the barbeque pits during weekends in the summer I would get there early to claim your spot. It's a little further out compared to Brighton and Coney Island but worth the trip because it's much cleaner. read more

Definitely not impressed. If you live super close by, fine. This beach was not worth the hour plus trek it took to get there. The only thing that intrigues me still is the bike path/route. A nine mile ride of bike lanes from Bedstuy to a beach. That sounds fun. Otherwise, this beach is typical, kinda small and not really special at all. read more

A small beach in a park-like setting; a manageable alternative to Brighton and Coney to the west. Same water, no boardwalk, fewer people, and a snack bar. read more

Came here to BBQ you gotta come here early for picnic tables or bring yourself a table because I came here at 10 in the morning and it was already packed. Overall this beach is not so bad. The water is dirty of course THIS IS A PUBLIC AREA, but I still swim in it anyway. I recommend you to come~! read more

This beach has the potential to be a gem, but sadly it has a long way to go before it can earn this title. I visited for the first time on Monday 8/26/13 and based on what I saw and experienced, I would not go back until changes are made. The parking fee during weekdays is reasonable at $6/day (on weekends and holidays it increases to $20/day). The parking lot however was trashy. Empty drink cans and litter lined the fence that enclosed the lot and there were pockets of garbage and broken glass, along with weeds poking through the cement throughout the lot. The sand on the beach looked pristine from a distance, but once I made my way toward the shore's edge I noticed bits of broken glass, bottle tops, cigarette butts, small twigs and the occasional piece of paper and foil wrappers imbedded throughout the sand. It is a small beach area so it is not clear why the staff is not able to do a better job of clean-up. As for the water, it was definitely murky with the occasional plastic utensil floating to shore. I also learned after my visit that this beach tends to have a higher concentration of enterococci bacteria than say Coney/Brighton Beach or the Rockaways (http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/environmental/beach.shtml). While Manhattan Beach's higher levels are still acceptable for swimming, I am hitting my stop button for now as far as a return visit. It is a pity that more is not done by the parks department as far as upkeep and cleanliness at this beach since it does have the potential to be as idyllic of a spot as one can get in NYC as far as a beach experience, especially for families (depth is fairly shallow and it was quiet and peaceful during my visit). I also wondered why the area residents have not done more to transform the beach and park areas here, particularly since the surrounding homes are some of the priciest in the area, but then again they are probably not frequenting this beach. read more

Nice beach, clean for the most part & a lot cleaner then other beaches. Nice area, not ghetto & trashy like Coney Island Beach. They even have a basketball court for me. read more

Eh... It was pretty crowded when we went on a Sunday recently. Lots of rowdy, disrespectful people - not sure how it is at other times. We had a group decide they were going to play football right over the spot we were laying... Practically no street parking so you'll be forced to spend 20 dollars on parking. read more

Um, not really. Inconvenient to get to, and there are so many better options. Why settle for less? After all, we're New Yorkers, and we demand the best. read more

Pretty ok but im not too fond of the neighborhood. I am not sure if they have a neighborhood watchman or just an a-hole who constantly drives behind people every where they turn but i do not like things like that and will not be returning. read more

I'm not a beach person to begin with as I prefer the pool. There's no parking allowed in this area all summer long in the weekends and holidays, so, you either have to park along the bay and walk a few blocks for free, or pay $15-$20 to park in the beach lot. This tiny beach gets real crowded, real loud, real dirty, real fast. If not for the playground, I'd probably never come here...and I live in walking distance. read more

This is a nice beach for the area, it is not Jones Beach but it is still nice with clean bath house. Spaces for picnic and bbq and lifeguards on site. During the week we paid $6 cash ONLY to enter. Not a bad deal. read more

i travel to brooklyn often and whenever i'm in this area, i always grab a slice at lenny's. seriously the best pizza i've ever had xxxst read more

This beach is cleaner than Coney Island but it is a smaller beach which means it can feel crowded when it really shouldn't be. Parking is cheap on weekdays but expensive on weekends. I usually prefer to l go early morning so it feels I have the beach to myself. There are some picnic tables if you perfer to barbeque but those get full quickly. Overall pleasant beach. read more

Probably the best beach in the city area. A bit far to walk to but totally worth it.

Best beach in brooklyn, usually fairly empty, and mostly whites, really clean good food stand, and less trashy people unlike coney island

I went here over the summer and it was way less crowded than Coney Island itself. There is no subway that takes you directly here but you have to connect to one bus. It wasn't a hassle or anything to do. I liked this beach a lot, I actually went swimming here too. First time going back into the ocean in years and I did it here lol. read more

umm I think I was there once. the seagulls were great to feed. they swiped vthe bread right out of my hand I never actually swam there though read more

If you have a car, you're better off going to a beach outside of Brooklyn. Or better yet, outside of NYC. Coney Island and Manhattan beaches are gross during the summer. Dirty baby diapers, screaming kids, people who have no regard for the environment. I would avoid both at all costs. Not to mention that you have the school right there, and the hand ball courts. It's just full of people. If you're going there to get together with friends to hang out and eat, maybe I'd consider it. But it's definitely not a place you want to sunbath and go in the water. read more

Went here twice over Labor Day weekend. Friday the parking was $6. Beach was not that crowded. We had a really good day. Went back on Saturday and the parking was $20 which is just ridiculous. It's a shame how dirty the entrance to the beach area is where the picnic tables are. Garbage all over the place. Does the Parks Department come and clean this?? Beach was not as packed as I thought for the Saturday during Labor Day. The $20 fee probably keeps people away. There were a ton of people in the picnic area BBQing and very loud Spanish music, which didn't bother me cause I wasn't staying in this area. We made our way to the sand and was able to get pretty close to the water. The beach and water were clean. Great that we are so close to home. I prefer this beach to Brighton or Coney. Did not use the bathroom so I cannot comment on the cleanliness. I would come back here. read more