The Belt Parkway Promenade is a great place to walk, jog ride your bike, relax on a bench with a book or ponder what delicious meal to enjoy (and Yelp about) next. It's a pleasant corner of Bay Ridge that visitors might enjoy as well. read more

If you're traveling along the Belt Parkway and either sitting in a ton of traffic, or just being generally aggravated because you're on the Belt Parkway and you need a break from the madness......stop here and take in some scenery. It's pretty peaceful and on a day with nice whether you may find yourself relaxed and rejuvenated after spending a few minutes here. read more

The Pier so long they have a half marathon on it each year. You will not get better variety of people watching mixed with a refreshing ocean breeze anywhere else, in NY, or in America. read more

The Belt Parkway Promenade - Parks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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There's a lot of construction going on on the belt these days so traffic gets a little backed up but on the whole I like the belt parkway. the city has done good in expanding it and building it up and fixing repairs. I think whoever they are contracting two to fix the roads they need to get better quality product because potholes are reoccurring. And Thank goodness you don't have to pay a toll anywhere on the belt. read more

The Belt Parkway Promenade - Parks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Shore Promenade (aka Belt Parkway Promenade) begins at the adjacent American Veterans Memorial Pier and continues the exterior waterfront edge of Southern Brooklyn along the Belt Parkway ending at Bensonhurst Park leading to Bath Beach and Coney Island Boardwalk. The view of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is electrifying beautiful. If only I were able to upgrade my biking skills up to par as the bike trail is lovely and calming to the mind and soul. This walkway and dedicated bike trail sits along the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278) and Belt Parkway that resonate lovely views. read more

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The perk of living in Brooklyn: this promenade! Why? 1) it extends further than the one at Battery Park (from Bensonhurst to almost Sunset Park) 2) there are large patches of grass so you can picnic or take a nap here 3) it's not as crowded 4) the sun is pretty big and amazing by Bay Ridge 5) it's quiet, even though you're practically neighbors with the freeway 6) the path is wide enough for bike rides, walks & runs 7) there are multiple overpasses you can take for entry/exit 8) it doesn't feel humid here during the summer!! 9) you can see Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty from the American Veterans Memorial Pier (the start of the promenade from one end) I'm hooked you guys. read more

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Based on my own geographic location to this space I generally refer to it as the Shore Promenade and nothing more. This is also commonly known as "The Bike Path" to neighborhood residents and why would I ever Yelp about it? Well the social network suggested that I do so and since I come here a couple of times a week that is what we are doing. So what about this particular location in Bay Ridge Brooklyn, well let's sum it up nice and quick. The Promenade is both a pedestrian walkway and a bicycle path that extends from the 69th Street Pier and goes all the way up to the Ceasar's Bay shops which is about a five or six mile distance in total. Correct me if I am wrong on this. If you walk this from 69th street you get a heck of a cardio workout and you pass the always beautiful Verrazano Narrows bridge. Generally I enter the promenade from Shore Road and 4th Avenue (around 101st Street) and walk down to the 79th Street Overpass as its enough for me in one clip. I always bring my camera or have the smart phone at the ready to snap some images of the bridge, or passing boats. If you are a fan of sunsets, I think that you will enjoy getting here around dusk. Though I have never done the cycling down here I can tell you that its popular and a recommendation if you do that sort of thing. For the picnic minded folks reading my Yelps, you will be close enough to neighborhood parks if you should want to do that depending on if the weather is on your side. If you do this wander from the spot where I do it from, see if you can also investigate Cannonball Park aka John Paul Jones Park which is right near by and has some nice historical monuments to it. There you go. PS: There are plenty of spots to dine or drink up on the avenues after you do some lengthy walking down here so do check those out. Too many to choose from in all honesty. read more

So over the past year, I've been doing anything and everything to increase my physical activity including taking a lot of outdoor walks. Many times while driving along the Belt Parkway I would notice the path along side of the highway. I could see people walking, running, and biking. After seeing people enjoying this "park", I was determined to go check it out myself. I finally had the opportunity to venture over a few weeks ago. After my first walk here, the only disappointment I had was that I hadn't come here sooner. The path is clean and not too crowded. As I previously mentioned people come here to walk, run, bike, rollerblade, fish, or to simply soak in some fresh air. If you come between 4pm and 6pm you are likely to see cruise ships sailing by directly in front of you and sailing under the Verrazano bridge. This is also a prime location to watch an awesome sunset. I definitely recommend the Belt Parkway Promenade to anyone of any age. I definitely plan to walk here some more this fall and do lots of bike riding here next summer! read more

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Bike YES After Dinner Walk YES Running/Jogging YES A place to relax and relieve stress DEFINITELY YES Date place YES Watching sunset YES Fishing YES View of the Manhattan Skyline YES Bathrooms YES (in the bushes) Fountains YES (ocean water) Ice cream and italian ice vendors YES Picture taking opportunity YES It's just a great place to be!! read more

The best place in Brooklyn to go for a walk, a run, a bike ride, or any other form of exercise. Certainly a place you can go for a date place. I usually run from the entrance of the American Veterans Memorial Pier to the Verrazano bridge and then back. That's a good run. Very relaxing. There are two sides to the promenade, a bike lane and pedestrian lane. Plenty of room for everybody, so no excuse to run into people unless you're not paying attention. The view of the Verrazano bridge is absolutely gorgeous from almost anywhere, but I think the closer you get the better the view. I think the best time to check the bridge is at night. It's beautiful to look at when lights are on. If you're coming by car you should stop at the rest area before exit 2 off the belt parkway east. That rest area is the best view in my opinion. One thing I do hate about the bridge is its $15 to go into Staten Island. Smh. It might as well become its own state. Other than that it's great to look at it. Just relax and enjoy the view. read more

The Belt Parkway Promenade - Verrazano Bridge during the evening. Beautiful. - Parks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The best place to hike and to find peace and quiet I usually start from Bay Parkway up along the belt parkway where they have now fixed and repaired most of the damage from the hurricane I continue up and crossover into Shore Pkwy Park hike through the park come back across to the pier and back down the belt parkway walk way to Bay Parkway once again total of about 12 miles great workout n peaceful. Wanna join ? Hit me up. I do it on weekends. N weeknights sometimes. read more

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Awesome part of Bay Ridge thats been a integral part of the waterfront for decades. There may be the highway right next too the path but its a great view and nice breeze off the water. I have used the bike path and the walking path. But love the casual walking path better for the leisurely strolls. I mean the 69th pier used to have a boat landing. But that was destroyed and never replaced. What a waste of millions of dollars. Typical political system with corrupt officials robbing the public. But that aside the wild life is abundant here on the waterfront. I have seen sea turtles and terns diving in the water for fish. Also watched other birds diving down for food. Glad the water is not as polluted like it has been in the past. Well there is plenty of benches too if your not into walking or exercising Lol. read more

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Ran belt parkway route today going east bound, I started by Owls head park (pretty cool and family oriented park) and ran to toys r us and back. Pros: beautiful view, wasn't too busy but than again it's a Weekday/weekend (Friday), theres a lot of time to day dream and build self confidence while running. Cons: this is the most upsetting thing, there are no water fountains!!!! Beware, I had two bottles of water attached to my running belt that ran out on my 8th mile and I had to run another two miles to find water back at owl head park. It was upsetting being that the route was pretty cool. Also beware of the broken concrete floor, there are many cracks. Hope you can use this enjoy read more

I'm a frequent visitor. Have been for the past twenty years. Despite the promise of renovations, about a decade ago, only half of the promenade has been repaved. Most of the benches are in disrepair. The garbage pails are often overflowing. The fishermen swing their hooks with nary a glance backward and then depart leaving a trail of fish guts behind. Still...the place offers a chance to take a walk with family, friends, a date. The chance to get some exercise after sitting on my butt all winter long. Nice views of the Verrezano and lower Manhattan. Has all the potential of being a great park, just needs the same TLC that the West side trails have gotten in the city and that bike trails in other cities have gotten. read more

3.5 stars... I've never had such a love/hate relationship with a NYC park as I do with the Shore Parkway Greenway. Here's the breakdown... Love: -The view of the Lower Bay and the Verazanno Bridge is amazing -The fact that I can bike uninterrupted for 4.3 miles from the awesome Owls Head Park (69th st) in Bay Ridge to Bensonhurt Park (22nd ave) in Bath Beach (less than 2 miles to the Coney Island Boardwalk) -The proximity to the Bay Pkwy D train on the southern end or Bay Ridge R train on the northern end -The separated bike and pedestrian lanes (north of the bridge) Hate: -The noise from the Belt Parkway that runs along side it -The trash and debris -The cracked and uneven pavement (mostly south of the bridge) -The combined bike and pedestrian paths south of the bridge -The lack of plants or maintained greenery (especially south of the bridge) read more

Summer, how do I miss thee? :(((( While it's 40 degrees and bone-chillingly wet and overcast outside, let me reminisce about my summer biking adventures on the Belt Parkway Promenade - again, reiterating that because of places like this, BROOKLYN IS THE BEST BOROUGH. :D I only discovered the Belt Parkway Promenade at the end of the summer, which is sad because it is an amazing ride with an absolutely gorgeous view, including the Verrazano Bridge, which you get to ride/jog/walk/stroll under (hint: do so in the evening, it's lovely). I usually ride my bike to Pier 69 in Bay Ridge and start from there going toward Coney Island, so I'm not sure about the Promenade going the other way (if it does), but toward Coney is wonderful - wide, multi lane bike and walking paths that are distanced from Belt Parkway so that the traffic doesn't scare the eff out of you. The only complaint I have about Belt Parkway Promenade is that it is unfinished. I'm not sure if there are plans to finish it, but after you get past the Verrzano, things get a little sketchy. The pavement is broken up and sometimes non-existent, and there are a couple creepy (at night) turns where wayward youths (hahaha) are hanging out. Once I was stopped by the po-leece for no reason at all. Why?! WHY?! And once you get past this area, at the Shore Parkway Toys R Us, things just end. I thought that was it, until one of my friends took a ride with me and showed me the street paths (not real bike lanes, mind you) that take you all the way to Coney Island. Bummer, fools, finish that promenade! I've been hit two too many times on my bike to want to be riding in the middle of Coney Island Avenue! But otherwise, just completely beautiful. I definitely recommend the area between Pier 69 and the bridge for all your outdoor exercise and beautiful-view needs. read more

I really didn't know that you could review a park... but hey you can! I love the Promenade. I actually learnt how to ride a bike here when I was a kid. Why I love this park: extensive bike path walk path benches and the views. Whenever something is bothering me, I put on my sneakers or grab my bike and I head over to the Promenade to work out my frustrations. I mean where else would you want to do that? You have a great view of lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty PLUS you can hear the water cashing on the rocks. This promenade is truly a blessing. read more

Get your jog on. Its an escape from the grid. Still not yuppiefied, I guess cause they haven't repaved the whole thing yet. back when when i was a kid the sea almost ate this whole thing up. read more

The plus, there is a decent view of verrazano bridge. You can watch the ships. You can picnic on blanket, but there is no grills. During Fleetweek, you get a awesome view of navy ships passing thru. In Dec you can see sunset perpendicular to verraznano bridge. It's great for full moon photos, in the very early hours. if you like bird watching, winter birds are numerous: black duck, tuff ducks, mergansers. flyovers of red tail hawks. there are peregrine falcons, that nest at western side of the verrazano but I have yet to see them. Don't go in the summer, you been warned.... no seriously. there is no water fountains and no restrooms, therefore don't eat or drink if you decide to walk four miles to south to 'cesar bay' mall. No fault to the promenade, be aware of the bicycles, some act as they are trying out for the tour de france...... so becare with dogs and kids because these bicycles go speeding fasst. read more

I love a nice, relaxed, and chill walk here...I usually walk or bike here. It has a breathtaking view, especially during sunrise and when the sun is setting (which is the obvious). Ride down to Owl's Head which is the end of the way! I've fished at Owl's Head, but didn't catch anything. It is definitely relaxing on a nice day. read more

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This is one of my recent discoveries that I can't seem to get enough of. Being a native Californian, I genuinely appreciate experiencing the great outdoors and nature every chance I get. So when a friend gave me her bike, I was set on finding a local bike path. I'm glad that I can ride for a few hours along the Shore Parkway - beautiful scenery. Getting to this place is even an adventure since I'm a little rusty in maneuvering my bike. Once I'm on the bike path, I pass by the local fishermen, joggers, and other bikers (if I'm quick enough). Overall, I love the atmosphere. There's plenty of benches so you can stop to smell the ocean. One elderly man greeted me with a warm smile and complimented me, "Lookin' good." I said the same to him - hey, if I'm over sixty and still kickin' it, then I'd say I was doing great. To good health and a long life - cheers and happy biking! read more

Best bike rides of my life. Best place for jogging, fishing, reading, chilling, smiling, V*-Bridge seeing,poetry writing,eating, picnicking, helicopter toy flying.Absolutely one of the best places in Brooklyn; as seen on Saturday Night Fever! *Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. read more

Best place in Brooklyn to go for a jog or a bike ride! Pretty nice view of lower manhattan and the Varrazano Bridge. Good place to get away and just take in the sights, maybe do some thinking. You'll see people having picknicks, guys fishing and people just taking a stroll. read more

Walking down Bay Ridge Ave/69 Street to start my evening jog at the Belt Parkway Promenade is free and better than running on a treadmill at a gym with a sweaty scent. There I catch a glimpse of the pier, the Manhattan skyline, and the Statue of Liberty and I'm on my feet running towards the oh so lovely Verrazano Bridge that looks even better as the sun starts to set. Running along beside me is my buddy Staten Island, container ships, and sometimes a fleet of beautiful cruise ships slowly sailing away to Paradise Island. I can run for miles without being disrupted with the cool sea breeze. Sometimes I would walk up the stairs of an exit point along the promenade for a quick rest stop and get a view from a higher elevation. read more

The Belt Parkway Promenade - foggy day - Parks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Avid cyclists you will not like the fact that children run amok in the bike lane. Also, people are skating, running, and walking at a snails pace in the bike lane too. You have to be careful here. They don't understand the different lanes for bicycles and pedestrians. High speeds are not recommended. Also, there are gaping holes in the path, sometimes covered with an orange cone and sometimes you will figure it out at the very last possible minute before you almost crash headfirst into it. That said, the view of the bridge and water is amazing. The path leads to a pier with a distant view of Manhattan or turn right under the overpass to visit owls head park. read more

On the first warm day of the year, my husband and I finally made it out to the Promenade, and were in LOVE. The water provided a nice cool breeze on a hot sunny day, the grass was so green I could hardly believe I was really in NYC. I was surprised to see it so well kept, truth be told. There was no litter, no random piles of dog poo, and we honestly weren't bothered by the whizzing by cars. My only complaint was that the bathroom in the playground along the way was pretty filthy, so be sure to bring handsanitizer for a pit-stop. We just went for a casual walk, but it was clearly a great location for people to ride bikes, rollerblade or go for a jog. read more

It's been a bad year for the bike path. Pot holes, construction, trucks driving by. There is a spot just after the bridge where someone wrote RIP in chalk on the path. I'm not sure what the story is there, but seeing it always makes me ride a little more carefully. read more

"I got a bike, you can ride it if you like, its got a basket, a bell that rings and.... and and and Roger!, Roger (British accent)- what else is it that my bike has??? I fo got. - SB "Streamers" (sternly and British, so extra stern, as in parliment) "oh yes, streamers" Riding here makes your bike look good without trying- it also helps to listen to good music while visually undressing the Verrazano while underneath her. read more

I went here on a whim on a Sunday; I had a Groupon to use at a place on Avenue U, which is about an hour from my apartment via subway, so I brought my roller blades along (to make use of glorious weather) and then searched for a path on my phone. I took the D train from Coney Island to the Bay Parkway Stop, and then walked about 4 blocks west to arrive at the southernmost edge of the promenade. There is a big shopping plaza in the same location with Toys R Us, Best Buy, Kohls, ets. which contributes to very heavy traffic leading to the entrance. There were lots of benches at which I could sit and put on my skates. I had mixed feelings about skating the promenade. The pavement was very rough and had numerous cracks and fissures, in some cases every 12 inches or so. That combined with the sheer number of people at the south end; families, pedestrians, children with bicycles, spectators watching a baseball game in an adjacent field, initially made rollerblading at anything but a slow speed difficult. But the conditions gradually improved the further I moved up the parkway; by the time I passed the Verranzano bridge, the pavement was smooth and the pedestrians fewer and further between, even though benches were still plentiful. Pavement notwithstanding, it's a relatively easy ride. The path is almost completely flat, with a few gradual slopes, although the trip heading north was easier than the trip south, possibly because of a persistent strong breeze blowing north. There is a pretty incredible view of the Hudson throughout the ride, as well as New Jersey on the other side of the water. It's a bit sandy out there, likely the remnants of winter road sanding, and I finished my ride with a layer of silt on my face. The water itself smells beachy in certain areas and stinky in others, and there is sometimes a light spray. It might have felt like a beach but for he relentless din of heavy traffic immediately to the other side of the parkway. All in all, it was a decent way to spend a few hours outside. I generally rollerblade in Prospect Park, so the Belt Parkway provided a nice change of scenery. read more

The best kept secret in south Brooklyn. I say it's a secret because it seems only the folks who live nearby know it's there. That's fine by me. It's a fantastic route for biking, with numerous walkover bridges to connect from various points along the coast on the other side of the belt. Bike all way to Coney Island using this route(take the service road & then stay right)...and if you go between 5-10AM, you can even continue biking on the boardwalk. Great place to start riding in the city if you're looking into cycling. The headwind will kick your ass, but the return trip will be a breeze. read more

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To be honest, I've lived in Bensonhurst all my life so I've never gone past the first overpass coming from the Ceasar's Bay size. I don't know how to even ride a bike and walking just seemed like overload. But I always had assumed the walk way ended at Bay Ridge. Good to know there's more to it. I've been coming here pretty much since Ceasar's Bay Bazaar itself existed and it's my go-to place to have a peaceful walk and sort my thoughts. The people are a mix of Hasidics, fisherman, bicyclists and everyone else in between. The best is at night with the view of the Verrazano. It's such a beautiful bridge, shadowed by the hype of the Brooklyn Bridge(which everyone and their mother take pictures of). read more

Best place to sit and relax, read a book, exercise, bike ride, walk or have a picnic on the grass. read more

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After coming here for over a decade, you learn to appreciate what you really have surrounding you. Overall, its a pretty good spot to ride your bike and go for a walk or run. The roads on the Bensonhurst side are terrible, and have been cracked for as long as I have been coming here, so try to stay on the Bay Ridge side. The Bay Ridge side, is a lot nicer with nice paved roads and has a pier. The best part of the whole promenade is the view of the city and the Verrazano Bridge, especially at sunset. If you live in the area or are driving by, might be worth your time read more

It's the best part of this neighborhood. A little piece of heaven to walk and bike ride. Oh if you are riding a bike, a bell is VERY necessary, some folks like to stroll on the bike path. read more

The Belt Parkway Promenade - View from the promenade. - Parks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Oohh, so it's called the Belt Parkway Promenade and not Caesar's Bay? Okay, I gotchu now! I've been going here ever since I moved close by. It's perfect for avid cyclists, snail walkers, fast pacers, etc - basically everyone! It's clean and did I mention you could also go fishing!? This is probably the best place to be and feel healthy! read more

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If not for the crazy winds that surprise you often, this would be my preferred place for running. By the water, Verrazano Bridge, NYC and long trail, could be perfect. But why the city of Brooklyn don't do more to improve the condition of the trail, and make it friendlier? Many cracks, holes and obstacles that can easily get you injured. 5 stars for the view and the potential. 2 stars for the conditions. Come at sunset, will be windy, but gorgeous. read more

Very refreshing in the morning to go for a walk/run/bike or whatever exercise you wish for. A long path for your to go thru and get your workout/warm up done. It's split between 2 sides, a bike lane and pedestrian lane, so you can choose your preference without interfering / getting interfered. Along the way, you can observe boats go about and the waters splashing for a peaceful scenery. Only gripe, certain areas on the path have a real salty smell from the water - real pungent (still trying to get used to them). Also, fishers leave seaweeds, fish parts, and what have you laying about. Pretty gross, but can be overlooked as you do your workout. At 103rd street, you see the lovely Verrazano bridge in its glory. Great view of it from the seating area. Note, there are 4 entrances from Bay Ridge Ave. to 103rd street, 2 being the ends mentioned, one at about 80th street near a park, and other at 90-ish street. So you have your options. A good place to relax and get a workout. Weekdays, mornings and evenings are pleasant with less people. read more

The Belt Parkway Promenade is one of my favorite recreational trails. It begins in Owls Head Park of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn and ends in Howard Beach, Queens. It's about a thirty mile loop with a break between Coney Island and Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn. It makes for a great walk, jog or bike ride. I do the bike ride. You will run into unknown and scenic Brooklyn and Queens on your journey. Places like the 65Th Street Pier where you can fish and pretend you're not into the attractive hipster chicks relaxing on the benches. Or as you go farther north towards Caesar Bay on the newly laid black top you can grab a bench and sit underneath the 600+ ft Verrazano Bridge in the exact spot where Tony Manero told Stephanie about the legend of the construction worker who accidentally fell off the bridge during construction and was left in the caisson because the City didn't want to spend money digging him out. You also notice how the attractive hipster chicks start morphing into middle age and over, thong wearing Russians (both sexes) who are on the prowl for young meat. After Caesar's Bay in Bensonhurst/Bath Beach you wind up in Coney Island. Hop on the Boardwalk, grab a Nathan's dog, some clams on the half and a draft beer for energy. Cruise toward Sheepshead Bay via Brighton Beach and catch the trail on the far end of Emmons Avenue. The Promenade doesn't stop until Howard Beach. 500ft ahead you can go windsurfing in the mouth of Sheepshead Bay proper or relax on the adjacent beach. The rest of the way there's a riding academy with its own horse trail which hugs Jamaica Bay. Floyd Bennett Field, an abandoned airport slightly smaller than LGA where you have free reign to explore the nature trails and rocky coast line. There's Canarsie Pier where during the summer you can fish for Blues or just watch people fish. Either way it's a great people watching experience as well as a plane spotting area when the JFK traffic uses the Canarsie Approach. About one mile ahead are the new recreational parks which have replaced the Fountain Avenue landfills. My only warnings would be to carry a cellphone, a map, some cash for food, water and emergency cab fare in case you get winded or your bike breaks, and as many water bottles and snack food you can pack in a knapsack if you decide to do the whole Promenade. read more

This is a very nice trail to jog, walk, bike, rollerblade etc. The water isn't that nice to look at, except at a distance, cuz it's sorta dirty. It's a very nice view of the Verrazanno Bridge especially during sunset and at night. read more

When I feel I need to clear some thoughts in my head I love to come down here for a walk. I love to come here during sunset because it is very relaxing and calm. I love how the sunset is like a colorful quilt over the glistening water, while you walk along the shore. It's a really nice at night to look at the Verrazanno Bridge. It is a very nice place to take pictures and especially taking pictures right next to the highway with slow shutter speed, while the sun is setting. It's like a painting with streaks of lights from the tail lights. read more