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Williamsburg Bridge is one of great outdoors in brooklyn.

1. Williamsburg Bridge

Williamsburg Bridge, Brooklyn, NY
Bridge · 202 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of great outdoors in brooklyn.

2. Brooklyn Bridge Park

9.6
Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Brooklyn Heights · 418 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best waterfront in NYC offers a unique view of the lower Manhattan skyline, aquatic features, such as a salt marsh filled with native cordgrass, and Jane’s Carousel, a restored ride from 1922. Read more.

3. Brooklyn Bridge Park

9.6
Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Brooklyn Heights · 418 tips and reviews

Windows Live Photo GalleryWindows Live Photo Gallery: Brooklyn Bridge Park offers spectacular photo opportunities of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. The rocky area by the water is the optimal spot for shots.

4. American Veterans Memorial Pier

7.9
1 Bay Ridge Ave (at Shore Rd), Brooklyn, NY
Pier · Bay Ridge · 22 tips and reviews

Brian Anthony H.Brian Anthony Hernandez: Hang out at this Brooklyn pier to get an awesome view of the Manhattan skyline.

5. Williamsburg Waterfront

9.1
93 Kent Ave (at N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Waterfront · Williamsburg · 73 tips and reviews

Alexander M.Alexander Mozeak: Brave the gale-force winds in November.

Williamsburg Waterfront is one of great outdoors in brooklyn.

6. Williamsburg Waterfront

9.1
93 Kent Ave (at N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Waterfront · Williamsburg · 73 tips and reviews

7. Dyker Beach Park

6.6
86th Street (btw 7th & 14th), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Dyker Heights · 4 tips and reviews

Joseph D.Joseph Disanluciano: 1lap around the park = 2.2 miles

8. Brower Park

8.8
900 Prospect PL, Brooklyn, NY
Playground · Crown Heights · 11 tips and reviews

TiaTia: Go early the park is very peaceful

9. Brighton Beach

Brooklyn, NY
Neighborhood · 96 tips and reviews

Allen S.Allen S.: Beautiful place to run, people watch, and enjoy some fine cuisine right on the boardwalk.

10. Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park

9.1
Water St (at Dock St), Brooklyn, NY
State or Provincial Park · DUMBO · 13 tips and reviews

David B.David Blackman: Beautiful park underneath the approaches to two bridges. Consistently inspiring view.

11. Marsha P. Johnson State Park

9.1
90 Kent Ave (btwn N 7th & N 9th St), Brooklyn, NY
State or Provincial Park · Williamsburg · 78 tips and reviews

Will S.Will Scholl: Ride your bike here, bring a blanket (or don't), lay in the grass and get a sweet view of Manhattan.

12. Marsha P. Johnson State Park

9.1
90 Kent Ave (btwn N 7th & N 9th St), Brooklyn, NY
State or Provincial Park · Williamsburg · 78 tips and reviews

Nicholas P.Nicholas Parilla: bring a book and enjoy it while in the shadows of the nyc skyline

McCarren Park Pool & Play Center is one of great outdoors in brooklyn.

13. McCarren Park Pool & Play Center

4.7
McCarren Park, Brooklyn, NY
Swimming Pool · Williamsburg · 32 tips and reviews

NYC ParksNYC Parks: The McCarren Pool was reopened to the public in 2012 after nearly 30 years of disuse. Make sure to check out the historic Play Center and its magnificent arch. Read more.

14. McCarren Hotel & Pool

160 N 12th St (btwn Berry St & Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Hotel · Williamsburg · 62 tips and reviews

Caroline G.Caroline G: The pool and rooftop open May 25th. Saltwater pool. Great for the skin.

15. Prospect Park Loop

9.2
Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY
Track · Prospect Park · 48 tips and reviews

Marc L.Marc Lucas: three loops = 10 miles

16. Dr. Ronald McNair Park

8.2
202 Eastern Pkwy (Washington & Classon Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Crown Heights · 8 tips and reviews

Ngozi O.Ngozi Odita: Every Saturday there is an Artisan Market from 10a to 6pm. Lots of great crafts and clothing/jewelry from local designers

17. Brooklyn Museum - Plaza

8.4
200 Eastern Pkwy (Washington Avenue), Brooklyn, NY
Plaza · Prospect Park · 12 tips and reviews

Cindy T.Cindy T: Grab some food and picnic on the steps in front of the fountain. The fountain offers a choreographed water show that is like a ballet.

18. Ride Brooklyn

8.9
468 Bergen St (btw 5th & Flatbush), Brooklyn, NY
Bicycle Store · North Slope · 23 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian Moore: If you're looking to rent bikes, look no further: the staff here are friendly, not to mention super awesome. $20/4hrs or $30/day; just make sure to call ahead if it's a nice day and/or a weekend!

19. Cuyler Gore Park

6.8
2 Greene Ave (at Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Fort Greene · 12 tips and reviews

Paul S.Paul S.: A nice enough place to eat lunch