This park is huge with plenty to do but I only came for the rose garden. It is small, some labels…read moreare missing, and several beds need maintenance. It feels more like a city park than a quiet garden. I personally would not return, though I see why neighbors enjoy having green space nearby. When I visited, a large group had formed a circle that occupied an entire section of the small rose garden. There were no signs indicating the area was reserved, and their gathering unintentionally made the space feel closed off to other visitors. In shared public spaces like this, especially in smaller gardens, it is important for any group, whether local or new to the community, to be mindful of the park's norms and not treat the small public garden like it's only for them. Many people visiting or living here may not be aware of how these spaces are typically used, so a little consideration goes a long way in keeping the park welcoming for everyone.

I grew up with Brookdale Park. I would bike over with Daddy - or in the beginning, trike over - and…read morewe would ride the paths together. Down the little dirt trail by the stream near Watchung Ave., see if I could make it down the ditch under the bridge, then back up near the duck pond to look at the birds. Over to the playground, down the tall metal slide (burning in the hot sun), on and under the wooden playground (splinters and the occasional scary bee), and riding the swings, both pony-themed and regular. Slow forward to 2025. Brookdale still has the same paved paths. The old dirt trail gradually became a bunch of bumps for dirt bikes instead of my regular bike. The duck pond was filled in years ago but is now a wetlands area. The playground has been modernized a couple of times and is now modern, safe plastic. Still pony-themed swings. The old gravel track is now modern plastic for running or similar sports - though there was something special about sliding my bike around the turns on that gravel track. You just can't ride on a running track. There's an annual softball tournament there we still play, and the fields really haven't changed, though I've heard it's been getting tougher to get things reserved properly. So it's still a wonderful park, but without the ducks and with the complications to holding in park events, the fifth star has gone away with my childhood. That's OK. It will always be 5 stars in my heart.

One of the better places to play tennis in Brooklyn. Bridgeview Racquet Club provides for patrons…read morea soothing ambiance, which greatly aids in concentration during a tennis match. The facilities are newly renovated with approximately 12 hard courts (color = blue, not that it really matters). The surface plays medium pace, resembling that of the former Australian Open surface (Rebound Ace). The staff at this location is ideal. Each of the individual instructors are greatly experienced in the game of tennis and will provide pointers on game improvement. Whether you're a novice or an experienced intermediate, taking but 2-3 lessons would greatly improve your ball striking ability. Best time to rent a court is during the evenings of Friday, Saturday, or Sunday when hourly rates are $25 / hour. Overall, I'd prefer going to Bridgeview over any indoor tennis facility in the Brooklyn area.

This club is the equivalent of five long blocks from the subway, and you may be the only pedestrian…read morearound, but the reasonable $40/hour indoor rate for some evenings and the helpful staff make this one worth the trek. Add that fifth star if you drive and have access to a car. The courts have good net coverage to keep the occasional errant ball from making an inopportune appearance in your game or someone else's. Despite the bubble, do layer up in the winter.

great little park in glen ridge to practice baseball, lacrosse or tennis. There is a swing set, a…read morefew picnic table, playground area. There is a water fountain if you're brave to drink from it. No bathroom facilities available here.

Love this park! Its not too big and its gated in so it's easy to keep an eye on my son. The ground…read moreis turf which I also love. Very clean and there is a water fountain for drinking. A hidden gem. No bathroom though lol so make sure your child goes to the bathroom before coming.

Here's my go to place being a baseball coach. Fields are always taken care of and everything is…read moregenerally clean. Safe place to go for a walk or jog, especially on the newly turfed facility. Only downfall is the turf baseball field is always locked unless you pay for a permit. Being that I'm pretty sure tax dollars built and upkeep this park, it's a shame a father and son can't enjoy the turf baseball field to get some hitting in or even just to play catch. It also helps that I've been coaching so long, I know all the spots in case the main fields are claimed.

I am extremely displeased with the dog safety in this park in general not the fenced in dog park…read morearea. I take my dog to this park daily and there has been multiple instances where dogs are off leashes running the field and the owners don't have control. Last night I was walking my dog and she was attacked by another dog that wasn't leashed came up behind us and went after my dog. Luckily my dog wasn't injured badly because I was able to pick her up before the other dog got to her further. I told the owner of the dog to put her dog on a leash where she then spoke vulgarity back to me and threatened me. There are signs in this park stating they should be leashed unless in the dog park area yet no one follows it. I'm extremely disappointed that my dog had to endure pain because of the negligence of the owners. I am hoping that the town will look into this further and push for owners to have their dogs leashed no matter what. No matter how well trained your dog is you don't know what can happen and as a dog owner you need to protect them as well as other dogs nearby by leashing them. I hope the town will do better by enforcing the dog on leashes as they are posted on the grounds entering and exiting this park.

Nice park with access to different sport activities. Equipped with a baseball field, handball &…read moretennis courts and 4 basketball courts. The park has parking for bikes and a large parking area for cars across the street. The field can also be used for soccer practice which is the reason I come here.