Currently undergoing a habitat restoration and environmental cleanup, Crooke’s Point is a great spot for birding and other natural wildlife observation. Подробнее.
Coney Island Creek is a must-visit with a sunken DIY submarine and other discarded boats. You can see these just off the Calvert Vaux Greenway in Calvert Vaux Park in Gravesend during low tide. Подробнее.
Transmitter Park replaced the old WNYC radio transmission towers with a host of trendy urbanist amenities, such as a pedestrian bridge and an old broadcast building converted into a cafe. Подробнее.
Just below the house lies Buono Beach, a popular fishing and recreational destination for nearby residents. There are great views of the Verrazano Bridge, beautiful at all times of the day. Подробнее.
The salt march of Spring Creek Park plays host to a diversity of wildlife. Birdlife, inc. egrets, great blue herons, mallard ducks, pheasants, and wildlife like muskrats, deer and raccoons abound. Подробнее.
Barretto Point Park features the floating barge pool on the East River and a view of North Brother Island. There’s a nice Roman style seating area, a sandy beach, paved roads for biking, and more. Подробнее.
Named in honor of a fallen firefighter and NYC Parks Department lifeguard, this pier was built on former bustling shipping industry property. Подробнее.
Grand Ferry Park in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn is like a little slice of the beach on the East River, complete with sand! Подробнее.
Entering through Swindler’s Cove, head towards the waterfront and walk along the metal esplanade, then down a small, unmarked dirt path and discover a little gem of a nature spot. Подробнее.
Since 2014, the 1.5-acre Hunts Point Landing has offered a fishing pier, kayak launch, and tidal pools. Подробнее.