Today is such a beautiful day to spend outdoors. I decided to take my nephews out but I wasn't…read moreexactly sure where to go. All the parks around our way was really crowded so we decided to venture off and find one they would enjoy. They were able to get their own bball hoop to play around. You already know I had to show them my skills and yes I still have it. There are plenty of shady areas to relax while the kiddies run around or to even read a book. Surprisingly it wasn't even loud either.

Carroll Park is a small neighborhood park, good for a scooter ride or a climb on a jumble gym. A…read morelarge basketball court area faces Court Street. This is the best spot for a child's scooter ride. The area really needs more benches for adult seating. There are only a few in the very large area. The fenced back portion of the park consists of a courtyard with rest rooms. There are also two fenced play areas, one for smaller children, with jungle gyms and swings. One side of the park faces the neighborhood Carroll School. Could this technically be the front of the park? The park is fine for use in the neighborhood. But it would benefit from an update and sprucing up. New brighter colored playground equipment, a sand area and more benches would be a great start.

What an awesome dog park. The pet-owners are chill and friendly. There's a ton of space for your…read morepet to roam around and play with other furry friends. Definitely recommend this park if your dog's already acclimated to being around other dogs.

This is still by far one of the best dog parks in NYC. But, here's what happens during summer…read more The park has one hose, which is located at the very top of the hill. There's also a plastic tub that gets filled up with water throughout the day. So what happens when the hose and water from the tub spill and drain? A mud river. The entire summer, a river from the top of the park causes a huge amount of mud that my dog, Jeffrey, LOVES to run and play in. Jeffrey goes from a blonde to a brunette in a matter of minutes. Every time we visit in summer (the water is turned off in fall/winter) Jeffrey needs a bath afterwards without exception. I know I'm not the only per parent who feels this way - I've seen a Great White Pyrenees traumatize his mom. I wish there was a good solution for this seasonal mud issue. But besides that - still an amazing place to let your pup run free!

Nested between the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Central Library, Mount Prospect Park is…read morethe second highest point in Brooklyn after Battle Hill inside the Green-Wood Cemetery. It fact, "It was used by the Continental Army in 1776 as a lookout point, which at that time offered strategic views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, New York harbor, a portion of New Jersey, Staten Island, and Long Island"[1]. Mount Prospect Park has something to offer for everyone: - If you have a dog, this is a dog-friendly park, with many dogs enjoying the large grassy area at the center. Keep in mind that the area is completely open. There are specific off-leash hours, and I found all dog owners who come to the park to be friendly and respectful. - If you like to run, there is a running route that goes all around the park, mainly shaded by wonderful tree, that covers 0.22 miles/0.36 km[2]. There are also some stairs that lead to the highest point in the park, that are also good for exercising. Another set of (steeper) stairs is near the second access point near the Brooklyn Public Library. - If you have young kids, there is a playground with two jungle gyms separated by a sprinklers area, plus an enclosed area with swings, and six concrete small tables with benches. There are a lot of mosquitoes, particularly tiger mosquitoes i.e. the ones that are active during the day, in the area near the benches around the fence. The main entrance by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has no stairs, and its gentle incline is perfect if you have a stroller or bike. - If you have older kids, I have seen soccer games and other team sports (baseball, freesbee, etc...) or training sessions take place in the lawn at the center of the park. Keep in mind that the area is not completely covered in grass, and it can get dusty. The park seems to be generally understaffed (hence 4 stars instead of 5). The trash cans are not emptied daily, and the hours at which sprinklers are on during the summer, or when restrooms are open, seem to be totally random. While I find the dog owners and runners very respectful, some of the people who have birthday parties or other celebrations here tend to leave a lot of trash behind. Which is a shame, as this park is generally quiet, much less busy than nearby Prospect Park, and generally a great place to just relax and unwind. ----------------------- [1] https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/mount-prospect-park/history [2] https://www.plotaroute.com/route/723847

Huge playground. Plenty of climbable options for your children. Lots of benches in the shade. Close…read moreproximity to the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Restrooms available (really dirty, though). Ice-cold water coming from the water fountain! Thumbs up!

I agree with past reviews that this place could use some work. The place is pretty bare with…read morenothing for the dogs to engage with, but it is still a nice spacious area compared to other dog runs I've seen. Pros: -I went on a rather chilly day where there weren't many dogs so I'm not sure if it's like this all the time, but the area was nice and clean (no dug up holes or scattered leaves). It also helps that the location is by the highway so there's not a lot of foot traffic. -The people who frequent the area are really friendly and they supervise their dogs. When I went, there were only two other dogs but they were well mannered and the owners stopped them if the play got too rough. -Decent amount of shade if you visit in the summer Cons: -Dirty water bowls were there, but no access to a hose or fountain to clean them or provide dogs with water. Bring your own, especially if you go during the summer. -Only one picnic table. If you're the type to sit and watch, this may not be the place for you. It shouldn't matter though..as long as the pup has fun, right? -No separate section for small dogs -Nothing for dogs to engage with (unless you count tree stumps). Bring a toy just incase there's no one there or if your dog is fine with just exploring and sniffing around then you should be good!

Basically a slab of concrete overlooking the Prospect Expressway. I was with someone's very naughty…read moredog, so I didn't dare let her off the leash without the protection of a double gate. But two well behaved dogs were also there playing catch and running around having a good time. It's clean and well maintained.

Great park, grew up in the neighborhood!! Used to ride my bike with my dad and mom n brother when…read morewe were young!!! Excellent dog park !!!! My puppy met so many nice doggies to play with!!!!

Possibly one of my favourite parks in America. Clean, beautiful, and just hilly enough to work on…read moremy calves and bum bits. You'll love the flowers here. It's so well kept. Yesterday 100 tuba players gathered here and blew their brass. Weird, yet cool. Only in New York! I've used their restroom once. Decent.

My pup and I really enjoy this dog park…read more I like that it's clean, the humans are friendly, there are places to sit, and she can run around to her heart's content. She likes that there are a variety of dogs and smells, a good stretch of turf to run, running water, and benches to jump on or hide under when it all gets to be too much. I only wish there was more shade in the summer!

The Kensington Dog Run is finally complete and open to all the pooches!…read more TL;DR Review: - Space: Moderately sized large dog run area and a petite small dog area. - Not usually too busy. (Average # of dogs during my visits approx. 8-9) - Responsible and nice owners. Everybody is chill and pay attention to their dogs so haven't seen any aggressive dogs wrecking havoc.

Daniel was equally great with my Senior dog and my new puppy. I always felt like I could…read moreconcentrate on what I was doing at work because I knew my dog was in great hands while I wasn't there.

Daniel is amazing! He took great care of my dog and gave my cats love too on each visit. He's very…read morecaring and responsible. I recommended him to several other pet owners in my building and they all love him too.

I live close by to Dukes Beach Park and it's a okay dog park. The people who come often have big…read moredogs which is not always work best in my favor with my mini poodle. Benji is a trooper and he loves playing with pals bigger than him. What i do like is how this park has a second gated area as an option for those smaller dogs who are too fragile to be around the big guys. The only problem i have about this park is the care and cleanliness the city focus on this dog area. You can tell the grass hasn't been touch for a while cause they're holes doles dig in and sometimes you can find turf if you're walking on the grass. This place has so much potential to interact with your dog or throw like little cute gatherings . But Instead they just have chairs thrown everywhere and bench tables flip where i found it useless at this case to even take up the space. They also have a water fountain which doesn't work all the time so make sure u have your water bottle handy !

Would be great is people wouldn't bring dogs they know don't play well with other dogs. First time…read morethere for my dog and the first thing we hear is screeching bc two jerks weren't watching their dogs and they attacked each other.

Nice little park with plenty of benches, a good number of trees, and a playground for children. The…read moreplayground is in the center but there are plenty of benches at a distance so you can still read a book without distractions.

A Lovely Gore giving…read moreGreen space, fountains, And a playground tween Ft. Greene and Prospect.