For 2026, this was the new race expo venue for the Brooklyn Half Marathon. I came here via the MTA…read moreProspect Park subway station. It was a short walk across Ocean Ave to reach Prospect Park from the station. I thought it was a bit easier to get to versus the old location over at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 2.

pretty spacious and family friendly ice rink managed by prospect park. unfortunately the software…read morefor preordering tickets is quite rough and the line moves at a snail's pace. staff are friendly and it's a nice open air setting for ice skating which is nice! it gets crowded but still very skate able.

Keeping people waiting in the heat for an hour and half- won't let us in- won't tell us why- won't…read morejust say the pool is closed- VERY DISRESPECTFUL and unprofessional. They need to hire better people.

It's a hot summer day, on June 19, 2024. I was heading to Key Food via crossing Sunset Park. I'd…read moresat on one of the many benches to cool off in the shade. Then I took out my phone and thought, why don't I take pictures of the park in different areas. It's a great park that has been diversify for so long and was created in 1891. Each area of the park fits together like a jigsaw puzzles. The park was very crowded today since it was a holiday. Hope you enjoyed the pictures.

This place is awful. It smells like trash because dumpsters are overflowing, we couldn't find any…read moredirection regarding where to check in so we spent 45min trying to find someone that worked here. We found heroin needles and broken glass on the mini beach. Also broken glass is just everywhere.

Like most of you who will be reading this review, I was looking for a place close to NYC to camp…read moreovernight with a few friends, but didn't want to spend too much time traveling out of the NYC area. This was one of my friend's first time camping, and as such, we choose Gateway National Park (Floyd Bennett Field). Here is some information that we wish we had known before booking. Overall, it was good to get out of the city, but there are some downsides as described below. 1) Get some good bug spay cause there are lots of mosquitoes. A couple of trails were actually closed due to the mosquitoes in the area. However, once we lathered ourselves with insect repellent with 99.9% Deet, the bugs didn't mess with us too much. 2) The raccoons come out at night. We were informed that there was a raccoon problem, and that you should put all of your food before dark. The person was right. Make sure you bring something to store the food in (cooler or other locking container) and you will not have any problems. 3) The campsites are pretty much in an open field. Sites T14 and T15 have some privacy, but the rest are open for everyone to see. Also, the grey on the campsite map is a real depiction of the paved areas. The areas surrounding the campsites are old paved runways, so expect cars and motorcycles driving around the area. 4) Noise...what noise? Having previously participated in a couple of 5Ks at Floyd Bennett Field, I knew that there could be some activities there during the day. However, we were truly surprised at the incessant woman on the loudspeaker screaming "3..2..1..GOOO!", the guy practicing landing a helicopter from 2:00 - 8:00 PM, the jets flying over to land at JFK until 11:00 PM (not too bad, because the noise was mostly subdued by the woman on the loud speaker), and the jets taking off starting at 6:00 AM (this was a LOUD wake up call). 5) There are flushable and clean bathrooms by the camp store that are open from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Also, you can purchase firewood at the camp store. The staff there are very friendly and can also provide tips on local food and entertainment.

It's been close to 10 years since I've walked the Highline. There's no reason for that other than I…read moredon't find myself spending significant time in this area that allows for a leisurely stroll. Normally I'm rushing to make my train or rushing to make my dinner reservation from the train to Chelsea or the Village, etc. I found myself with a couple hours free recently as I was in between classes at Peloton studios and it was early (for me) in the morning, around 9 am. It was pleasantly empty (not enough to feel unsafe or anything) and I thoroughly enjoyed my long walk throughout, admiring buildings, admiring graffiti on buildings, peeking into apartment buildings-- you get my drift-- it's so different from walking on regular sidewalks. But what makes it surreal is all the greenery that surrounds you, allowing for an almost sylvan experience in the middle of the urban jungle. Last time I walked it, there were no vendors and now there are, so you can grab a snack, coffee, smoothie etc along the way. Because I'm a lifelong New Yorker, I couldn't help but wonder if rats make their way up here but I tried to put it out of my mind. Guess I can search reviews for sightings!

Let's provide first a little bit of history and context to this unique NYC park experience. The…read moreHigh Line was originally an elevated freight rail line built in the 1930s to lift dangerous street-level train traffic (which had caused numerous pedestrian deaths) 30 feet above 10th Avenue. Trains carried meat, dairy, and produce until the 1960s decline; the last train ran in 1980, after which the structure sat abandoned. In 1999, local area residents started Friends of the High Line non-profit, dedicated to turning the freight rail into an elevated park-greenway, inspired by the Promenade Plantée in Paris. The resulting park's design and planning was carried out by James Corner Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro, along with Dutch planting designer Piet Oudolf. It opened in phases starting 2009. Over 210 plant species grew naturally on the tracks after trains stopped, and the design highlights this wild landscape with modern pathways and seating nestled into the greenery. The park features architectural elements like the Viewing Spur -- an observation area with bleacher-like seating -- plus seating areas and a rotating display of artworks by artists from around the globe. The High Line South (Gansevoort/Washington St.) ends at The Whitney Museum of American Art which was designed by Renzo Piano, and completed in 2015. The North (West 34th St.) ends at Hudson Yards, a mixed-use development, which includes an arts center, office park, luxury housing, and a high-end luxury mall. The trail is highly walkable, with alternating shadow and full sun areas, rest stops, and opportunities to admire not only the wild foliage and the art but also some exceptional buildings along the way, like the stunning Zaha Hadid's 520 West 28th Street building, celebrated for its unique, flowing curves, and other interesting landmarks. The day I was taking pictures was incredibly hot in NYC (around 100F)!

WHO: Party of 2 WHY: Sunday Funday…read moreWHAT: (Deets)After hanging out at Lakeside, heading toward the exit to destination number 4 (or 5) of the day, I was drawn to the music. This open air community area brought me percussive sounds that invited my body to move with lightness as ease; it put a smile on my face (which admittedly isn't that tough). Adults and children alike of various ethnicities sit in a circle with their instruments on or between their laps and together create an unrehearsed harmony that is magic. WHEN: Sunday 4pm-ish WHERE: just right if the parkside/ Ocean Ave entrance HOW: car/ bike/ public transportation Dollar van bus: B12, B41, trains: Q BATHROOM: n/a WIFI: beats me DRESS CODE: as you like SERVICE: n/a BOTTOM LINE: This is supreme dopeness. Bring a drum (or don't), pop a squat (or stand or dance around) and participate (or people watch). TIP: bring a blanket, dance on the (dry) grass, bring the kiddies #drummersgrove #prospectpark

If you are a New York City resident, this is a great place to get in shape and exercise for very…read morereasonable prices. There is a basketball gym, indoor track above the gym, table tennis, racquetball courts, gym equipment and computers. There is also an ice skating rink and Olympic sized pool. Staff are kind and helpful. Many programs and scheduled activities. I will be 62 in January and all access will be $25/year. For younger members Gym plus pool $150 for the year. There is plenty of parking. Opens at 6am. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

This Rec Center in Flushing is OKAY for the price and location. I like that the price of $150/year…read moreis not too bad. If you're between the ages of 18-24, you pay only $25/year which is a great deal. I paid $75 for 6 months, and that gives me access to both this Rec Center and the Aquatic Center in Flushing Meadows Park, as well as, any affiliated Rec Center in the 5 boroughs. Plenty of parking available on the street, or you have the option of parking in their lot but there's limited spaces there. And underneath the highway, there's parking available there as well. Inside, once you scan in at the front desk, there's 3 rooms: cardio, free weights and multi-purpose machines. Down the center hall, there's 2 well maintained racquetball courts, and past that is a children's play room and the main gymnasium for basketball and ping pong, as well as, an indoor track. Their racquetball courts cost $7/hour, and the price includes a ball and racket. However, they don't accept cash strangely enough, only credit/debit and check. All 3 rooms are have pretty much the same dimensions..and I pretty much feel the same way about all of them: too small, during busy hours you feel really congested in there. A few of the machines in the multi-purpose room were out-of-order. Treadmills and elliptical machines are not well spaced out. Plus there's no air circulation of any kind making the air in the room really dense. Legit almost feels like a sauna in all 3 rooms. Locker rooms and rest rooms seem well maintained and are relatively clean. There's plenty of decent sized lockers available. Overall, an OKAY Rec Center that can definitely use some improvements!

A wonderful place for walks and relaxation. Very beautiful landscape. The park is located on a hill…read moreoverlooking the ocean. Unfortunately, the museum was closed, but we will try to come back here in the spring. When you decide to visit this place, keep in mind that parking here costs $15.

We went to a wedding here at the house they have the property, and it was beautiful. The service…read morewas great and the food was excellent.

Somehow well maintained. Entrance fee per car. See images and videos for reference. Some roads are…read moreunder construction.

The only thing keeping this at 4 stars is that they allow bad behavior on occasion-lots of people…read morelittering, parking where they shouldn't, illegal drinking, etc. Thank God we're now in 'local summer', so the crowds lessen. Otherwise this park is a gem!