Parks and gardens in Kings County

This collection highlights Brooklyn’s diverse green spaces, ranging from the 52-acre Brooklyn Botanic Garden with its specialized Japanese and rose gardens to the expansive, historic Prospect Park. Waterfront destinations like Domino Park and Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park offer iconic Manhattan skyline views alongside industrial-chic design. For active recreation, Main Street Park provides bouldering and sports facilities, while Marine Park offers unique access to Jamaica Bay. From the neighborhood charm of Greenpoint’s McGolrick Park to the elevated vistas of Sunset Park, these sites represent the borough’s essential outdoor retreats.

Parks & Gardens — Map

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

A 52-acre public botanical garden featuring diverse plant collections and themed gardens. It includes cultural exhibits such as Japanese and rose gardens along with seasonal blooms and educational programs.

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Prospect Park

Prospect Park is an urban park in Brooklyn, New York City. The park is situated between the neighborhoods of Park Slope, Prospect Heights,…

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Domino Park

Domino Park is a 5-acre public park in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.

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Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park

The park is an ideal place to sit down on the grass, have a picnic and enjoy the magnificent view of the beating heart of New York -…

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Marsha P. Johnson State Park

Marsha P. Johnson State Park is an 11-acre state park in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.

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Sunset Park

Sunset Park is a 24.5-acre public park in the neighborhood of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York City, between 41st and 44th Streets and 5th…

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Fort Greene Park

Fort Greene Park is a city-owned and -operated park in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

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Cadman Plaza Park

Cadman Plaza is a park located on the border of the Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn neighborhoods in Brooklyn, New York City.

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Main Street Park

Waterfront city park featuring playgrounds, sports facilities, and scenic views. It includes a dog run, bouldering area, and an environmental education center.

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Marine Park

Marine Park is a public park located on Jamaica Bay in the neighborhood of Marine Park in Brooklyn, New York.

Jim.henderson / Public domain

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Monsignor McGolrick Park

Monsignor McGolrick Park is located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, in New York City, between Driggs Avenue to the south, Russell Street to the…

Collin Knopp-Schwyn / CC BY 4.0

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Brower Park

Brower Park is a municipal park in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York City.

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Mount Prospect Park

Mount Prospect Park is a 7.79-acre park in the central portion of the New York City borough of Brooklyn.

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