Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn
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Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, US
Accessibility
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Public toilet
Yes
Phone: +1 212-639-9675
Site: http://www.fortgreenepark.org/
Site: http://www.fortgreenepark.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:6AM–1AM
- Tuesday:6AM–1AM
- Wednesday:6AM–1AM
- Thursday:6AM–1AM
- Friday:6AM–1AM
- Saturday:6AM–1AM
- Sunday:6AM–1AM
Comments (199)
Beautiful ace to jog, chill, people watch, bbq, have a picnic, kids to play. Historic because of spike lee movies.
Planning on taking tour of transit system, looking @ the homelessness, then taking tour of downtown Bk, and all the empty.high risers unoccupide, and the homeless downtown brooklyn , next week Manhattan, penn station, time square..
Great, Small park in Brooklyn. Though onen wonders how many people realize its partially a tomb. Which makes for fascinating observation of people with their drum circles and yoga and exercises and everything else. Sure, most of the park is walking paths (of varied terrain), sports fields (soccer, tennis), and playground, etc. But the monument and steps - is commemorative and in memoriam of the dead dating back to the American Revolution. Fascinating juxtaposition of death and burial, life and activity.
What a lovely park! Just moved to the area and I love the different parts of the park - the hills, the tennis courts, yoga practice, kids playground, off leash hours for the dogs. It’s perfect!
Nice getaway from the rush. If you are working at Metrotech, its a pleasant lunch time walk. There are plenty of tennis courts and enough place for joggers. In fact you can find a spot to sit and meditate.
Lovely park for kids, dogs, lovers, fitness enthusiasts, and more. The weather wasnt too bright during my visit, so it felt like the crowd was just right. I can imagine the crowd doubling or quadrupling on a nicer day.The kids who are toddlers to much older will love the playgrounds, steps, and space for exploration.I dont believe that everyone will enjoy this park when it gets really hot and crowded. I felt like there were not many trees around to provide plenty of shade, and I only noticed one small public restroom (has baby changing stations).All in all, I enjoyed the space.
Peaceful and calm park. It has the Rocky stairs! Eye of the Tiger!
Something for everybody, must say it seems ppl clean up more after their dogs here than prospect park, which is great for all the mommas/ caregivers with crawling/ adventurous kids. Tennis courts, two playgrounds,restrooms and plenty of lawn space to hangout. They also have a dedicated picnic area with benches.
Great park to walk, sit, hang with friends.
Cute park! a ton of benches and also 5-6 tennis courts and 1 basketball court
This is one of my favorite places! Its fun to take walks since the terrain is Hilly but it has trails you can hike or run on. This park has two great playgrounds in different sections one is catered to younger kids while the other has a childrens play area for the younger ones but caters to older kids who prefer to climb higher and includes more challenging play spaces which consists of Gorgeous Bird carvings and a Water Play Area as well. It is also filled with beautiful and Shady trees which provide perfect areas for picnics or relaxation. It has the Prison Ship Martyrs Memorial Monument there that has a great area around it where people practice martial arts and skateboard stunts. If youre a gamer also fun spot for Pokemon Go with scattered poke stops throughout the park. I enjoy this park because its in the middle of busy downtown Brooklyn but it feels like an escape to Nature even if its only for a little while to breathe fresh air and unwind. I like it because people of all ages can come here and theres something theyll want to do and also on Saturday Mornings the Farmers Market is just on the side street by Dekalb and S. Oxford Ave :)
Loved the stairs! Great little park so close to downtown Brooklyn with lots of activities. Great for families with small children.
Enjoy walking in the park and watching people get in their workout
We had a picnic with our wonderful son and his amazing wife, and our granddaughter for our sons first Fathers Day. It was a beautiful day in this lovely park. A special memory for us all.
First time there. I like the greenery, but it seemed hard to find a bench to sit. It was dusty and the wind would blow the dust around making it uncomfortable for seeing and breathing. Otherwise, it has a beautiful landscape.
Beautiful park. I loved the monument and the steps. Tons of people walking and chilling and tons of dogs too.
Love it here! Off leash hours 9pm - 9am so many dogs go in the morning between 8 and 9 in particular. Beautifully kept park with tennis courts and a farmers market every weekend.
Our evening walk ended up at the park. It was very relaxing. Lots of dogs out saying hello 🐕🐕🦺 I even found a sweet spot on a nice bench
Great park in the middle of Brooklyn. Perfect to rest under the shade of a tree, do sport or simply have a stroll.
Tons of interesting trees surround Fort Greene Park and offer a very different environment based on which you choose to sit under. The south side of the park along DeKalb has good shade around the meadow but open grass (and some exposed dirt patches) great for lawn games, frisbee and playing with the dogs spending their day in the park.
They need to tend to the grass. There was lots of dirt flying around in the bathroom area, it was never so grassless. I was disappointed by that, but still had a good time
Relatively safe park. Just dont stay in after 10PM. Neighborhood families congragate and enjoy the beautiful trees and well put together architectural design. Few tables for picnic but many were sitting on the floor, with their own blankets, close flowers and cherry blossoms. We absolute love Spring in NY and we were celebrating as we are beating Covid-19. Get vaccinated, people! Science over religion, fear, and authoritarianism.
I love this park! Its hard to park around here as it is in the middle of a neighborhood, but there is so much space once you are inside. They have a couple of playgrounds for the kids. Beautiful sculptures at different entrances, and a war memorial make this park different from the rest.
This 30.2 acre park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, is one of the precious gems in Fort Greene precious. Its a hill with paved lanes for walkers, dirt lanes for runners, small sections of forests for those who miss the flavor of nature, play ground for kids, and decent lawns for sport and gatherings. The top of the hill, surrounding the prison ship martyrs monument, is often used by individuals and groups for drumming, dancing, yoga, boxing, Tai chi and other fun social activities.
The park is very huge with different activities...tennis, historical items, picnics, dog park, nice place to chill
Lovely topography in the typically flat streets of Brooklyn and New York. Aside from its appeal as a site of eighteenth century history, it’s just a great green space for walking dogs, throwing balls, talking to friends, and looking up at the reaching thin branches of tall trees. Strategically placed within easy paces of shops and nosh. Interesting and evolving view of downtown Brooklyn. Well maintained.
Beautiful park just a few minutes from Atlantic terminal, great place to spend a morning, particularly if you’re a dog lover! Hit the park before 9a for dog heaven! All the dogs are allowed off leash and roam free through the park. There are also great tennis courts here and some Brooklyn history you can learn about at the big obelisk in the center.
Great park! If youre a tree lover you will love this park you can catch a good read on one of the many dedicated benches or take a nice run or walk With or without a doggy pal. Fort greene park also offers two playgrounds which my babies truly love!
Fantastic local park with set-aside off-leash hours for dogs and a robust farmer’s market on Saturdays.
Made one visit and appears well visited with many recreational activities from meeting people on the lawn, boxing, tennis, and dog walking.
Very nice green space with lots of room for bbq, sports, walking around, stuff for children,etc.
Best park EVER. You can give yourself a tree knowledge tour and it’s super fun.
I love this park in the summer. It can get packed but is so nice. If you come on a sunny day expect music, batucada, food and lots of people.
Impressive park. I liked the views from within and there is a nice farmers market on the South and East of the periphery.
This park is very beautiful and open. Definitely great on the social distancing and there’s great places to check out nearby if your hungry. A great place to people watch and just vibe out with some friends
Love it here. Plenty of off leash doggy areas before 9am too.
Good place to go for a jog. Even has a mud trial for jogging.Has lot of open space to do cross fit workouts.Great place for dogs. Even has 4 tennis courts.Farmers market open right beside fort greene on Sunday mornings.Has 2 big kids playground sections.Great place for kids to do some snow sledging during winter.
Beautiful, clean, spacious park! You can always find a nice spot to hang out on! 🌿The park is close to lots of food and drink spots so you can always go grab a quick bite and bring it to the park! Plus they have public bathrooms!!!
Feels like a much bigger park than it is because of the varied terrain and extensive landscaping. The mulch Xmas trees in the winter which makes everything smell amazing. Ive been coming here for years of picnics, dog walks, and farmers market shopping. Unique views from the top! Love this park!
What a lovely place to spend the day. Lots to see and do. Nice shade coverage if you are of the easily burnt variety. Only complaint is the bathroom situation - only two stalls - long lines especially for the women’s restroom.
I love this park. Your dog could b unleashed, of course in a designated are from 6am 9am. You have a side for toddlers a side for the bigger kids a basketball court, I could keep on. Just come and visit FORT GREENE PARK
All upon a hill, plenty open fields, and even rough terrain for the rugged. The dogs come as varied as the Brooklynite people. And one feels like Rocky running up the steps to the park’s centerpiece.
Love this park! Love to walk and run stairs! And all the doggies
Great place for a free concert! This park has hills, so you can challenge your workout.
Beautiful green space, I used to bring my kids here when they were younger. The playground on the Myrtle avenue entrance is truly awesome. It has a really cool space for kids to explore, make friends and have fun. The smaller swing set on the Dekalb Avenue entrance is really cool because the play space is wide open so that its easier to see and keep track of the little ones.
Best place for morning walk and hangout with friends .I love this place and i love going there everyday just go there and fell the nature by youre self and good place for picnic and have some fun with friends easily. Get your self chance to be there once in life. If you are a travellers this will be a great place to relax and be calm.Best of luck
I love parks in general, especially in NYC. Fort Green Park is huge with a lot of options for everyone. There is a nice kids playground where parents can bring their kids. Plenty of space to have a picnic or play some games.
Beautiful park - taking a walk here it’s like morning meditation 🧘♀️
The off-leash hours before 9am are great
Nice park, good for jogging, pic nics, or simply chilling out. There are couple of kid playgrounds inside that are nice. There is a very nice farmers market next to it that opens every saturday.
Good to have Green Areas around. Not to manyak place in New York to make some sport or other activities. It is required to clean around ita not clean and doesnt seem healthy after all. There should be something different.
Nice place to take a stroll. Dont miss farmers market on Saturdays
The park looks great and the people were great also.
For some reason, this is my favorite park in the city. It has an uplifting vibe and sacred feel. The elder trees are so special.
Clean, spacious, and full of friendly people. Its even a a site of significance for the revolutionary war, and theres a monument full of dead soldiers bodies. Cool.
Nice quiet park, interesting monument in the middle. Not too crowded when I went on a Friday evening in April
Great place for a leisurely stroll and enjoy the fresh air. Lots of beautiful dogs and cute babies in strollers.
One of my favorites parks in the city. There’s just something about it!
Have lived next to this park all my life, so much changes have taken place and upgrades have been done and it definitely has more people visiting now. Wonderful big park in the middle of the community. Ive always loved coming here. Theres a playground on 2 different sides, a ball playing court, and lots of space for picnics/hanging out and just relaxing. During the winter times the kids all love to use the hills for snowboarding. So many things to do here. Theres also a little house that actually has some historical information on the park.
Breezy 40min walk from Williamsburg. Plenty of restaurants and bars surrounding the park. Great park to lounge and relax for a few hours!
Big park. Dog friendly. Local coffee on the outskirts. Good times all around. Can get muddy after rain so if your pup is a dirt diver be ready to give a bath after. Can get busy with dogs at dog walking rush hour so keep that in mind too.
Amazing neighborhood park with off leash hours before 9am and after 9pm. great for picnics, laying around, walks.
It is outside! What could be better in these times. Thank goodness all the people that were in viewing distance of us were all following the rules. I would recommend it. This was my view laying down and looking up. Great day 👍.
Beautiful small local park.
Nice view but no dog park
It was really nice there is a lot a history in that park love it!
Lovey oasis of green in the concrete jungle.Go on a summer weekend and you’ll see a diverse community full of music and grilling and laughter.
Very big many thing to capture... photographs, picnics, barbeque, family reunions ,friendly jog and much more ..
Nice place to spend Fathers Day
Lovely oasis with tennis & basket ball courts. It has lots of greenery and monuments to events during American revolution. A great place for picnic or sun bath.
It was beautiful....lovely evening in Autumn. The park is big, clean and gorgoues. It even Got filtered water foutains for drinking.
Fort Greene is a great park that has a small farmers market every Saturday. It is the perfect walk for my dog!
Love this outdoor park for small outdoor pandemic gatherings. The bathroom is at the top of the hill which I believe is accessible. However there are a ton of stairs (3 flights) if you’re coming from the northeast playground area. Take the sloping path on the East. From what I could tell, the bathrooms were still open on a Saturday at 6pm and there are two port-a-potties outside if they’re closed (and you’re brave). We hid from the rainstorm in the atrium area of the building with bathrooms. Definitely very cute park and a farmers market too.
Not very clean today. But in general its a nice to chill.
Beautiful Park in downtown Brooklyn
One of the best parks in Brooklyn. 2 playgrounds in the SE & NW corners, tennis, basketball and bathrooms. Plus the monument. Reseeding on the SE lawns
Saturdays is a good day to go if your interested in the farmers market and other items. The park has a small museum and you can enjoy a picnic, take a jog, walk your dog or just relax, meditate and take in nature.
Best damn park in Brooklyn! Yeah, I said it.
Fort Greene Park is a city-owned and -operated park in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York City. The 30.2-acre park was originally named after the fort formerly located there, Fort Putnam, which itself was named for Rufus Putnam, George Washingtons Chief of Engineers in the Revolutionary War. Renamed in 1812 for Nathanael Greene, a hero of the American Revolutionary War, it was redesigned by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, who also designed Central Park and Prospect Park, in 1867. The park contains the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument, which includes a crypt designed by Olmsted and Vaux. Across the street from its DeKalb Avenue entrance at Ft. Greene Place is Brooklyn Technical High School. To its west is the oldest hospital in Brooklyn, now called the Brooklyn Hospital Center. North of the park are the Walt Whitman Houses, one of the largest housing projects in New York City.
Good place to just lay back and get a peice of mind. But be careful, theres a lot of creeps lurking out there so avoid night visits.
This park, in my opinion, is the best park in Brooklyn. The reason because it is a large park with several entry points. There is a small historic museum, there is a toddler playground and a and older children playground, and there is plenty of area to just relax or have a picnic or a birthday party or just to relax with family and friends. From time to time especially on a weekend, there vendors selling ethically/sustainably made clothing, foods, drinks etc. It’s a festive park. And you can meet some really interesting people and families too.
Off-leash mornings are my favorite. The prison ship martyrs monument is beautiful. Downtown Brooklyn skyline looks really nice from the park.
Love going to this park. So much history here.
Its becoming my favorite park in brooklyn.. clean and full of music n cute pets
Nice park. Family friendly. Tennis courts are tough to book because they are so popular. Nice place for a summers picnic. Four stars because it’s been so heavily used over the last year that the grass is wearing thin in places and no existent in some spots. Hopefully the park wardens will work on that so it comes back to what it was a few years ago.
Great spot in the neighborhood for sport, relaxation and just chilling in the sunPublic WC in the park, but be ware of any suspicious activity inside
This is one of my favorite parks in the city — rolling hills with ample places to picnic under trees. Lots of free summer performances for kids as well.
I really enjoy spending time here with my kids. Mostly we like the green spaces, a big boulder in the middle they can climb, bike trails, lots of big, old trees. Sometimes it can get a little crowed and is not always possible to find a private area for a picnic so I would advise to come early in the day to save a spot for a big group gathering.Most people at the park are pretty laid back and usually drama free, except at the big playground. It seems like there are sometimes badly behaved kids there with little to no supervision so I tend to avoid that playground. The little playground is better, but is more geared towards younger kids. Sometimes people play music or skateboard around the monument so if you dont like that you can always sit elsewhere in park. There is also a farmers market on the weekend morning/early afternoon with lots of good produce and other specialty items.
Love this park. Lots of different aspects packed into a square block radius. Basketball courts. Children’s playgrounds, the monument, running paths, tennis courts, biking and walking paths, BBQ area with picnic tables, open fields, hilly areas, various trees. Fantastic for off leash dog play as dozens of neighbors and their dogs come to get some early morning energy out! You can always fond a friend there. Great spot for a celebration and party as well. A gem.
One of the best parks in brooklyn..
A small park in the middle of downtown Brooklyn. Very clean and dog friendly. check out the free time for dogs to walk without leash.
The park was nice they had indoor bathrooms (were semi clean) not sure how late they stayed open. Porta potties where available.The park was filled with families, friends, couples, people with their pets. It has a small play ground, basketball court, and containers to dispose your barbecue ashes 👍🏽
Fort Greene Park was very nice and clean. I was happy to see people celebrating. The Dogs were Beautiful, My Dog loved the park. I think Ill visit Again . Please people Go and enjoy these City Parks
Good park but not the best one Ive been too
If the farmer’s market didnt bring you here, it should have kept you! Outside of the park having an amazing market year round on Saturday’s this park will let dogs roam free before and after 9am/pm has tennis courts, playground and BEAUTIFUL grounds.
Very nice park. Good tennis courts.
This is our local park and we take our dog here daily. It’s relatively clean (for a NYC Park) and there is lots of thick grass for picnicking. Trails are paved smoothly and there are tennis courts.
Its a big crowded Park.
Beautiful grounds nestled within Brooklyn. Went to the Farms Market on Saturday. Great fruit, vegetables, meats & fish. But you need to get there early for a good selection.
Great park with amenities and 6 tennis courts.
Great scenic park with lots of foliage. Open fields are perfect for picnics or dog walks and the trees provide good shading for reading a book. The park is well kept and clean. Only downside of Fort Greene is that its quite hilly in some areas.
Fort Greene Park is my neighborhood park. I love the park. I love to let my kids go out and play in the play area I like to grill out and Grilling area where we spend most of our enjoying weekends in Fort Greene Park.
I really like Fort Greene Park. I went there last week for a live film screening hosted by rooftop films and it was a really nice park. It’s quite compact Siri always around people but it Doesn’t feel crowded. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area. There’s also a giant Monument right in the middle of Fort Greene Park. A cool little spot to hang out, skateboard, do yoga, or just enjoy the sunshine
Good neighborhood park that allows dogs off leash from 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. and has great sledding in the winter.Several of the lawns have been reseeded and in one case refurbished with nutrient rich soil.
Saturday Farmers market and clothing recycling drop off along the sidewalk surrounding the park. Flowers are beginning to bloom! Walking paths throughout the park are in great shape. Very active in and around the park. A variety of restaurants nearby. Cean restroom facility in the visitor center at the top of the hill inside the park. I definitely recommend a visit!
Nice park, very hilly though
Love it. Best scenery around
Always good for a walk, run or picnic. Love this park!
Update: hopefully the plans to remove gorgeous mature healthy trees has been rejected.. It is a wonderful green space in downtown Brooklyn. Lovely old trees providing shade for all users. It is also in danger from a ludicrous plan by the city to rip out 50 healthy trees in order to put in concrete paths and open areas. It is insane.
Very beautiful very big great place to hang out with your family..
Great little neighborhood park. Farmers market on the weekend even in the winter. The offer composting and even clothes recycling. The market is pretty extensive as well. Youll always see someone running. There are barbecues throughout the spring and summer. Every morning until 9:00 a.m. they offer off leash dog park where a ton of owners show up and have their dogs run free and play. The one downside, is on the corner of the park on the Myrtle side a bunch of people tend to congregate on the park benches drinking and clearly drunk and just playing loud music, in general wasting the day away.
On a snowy day its a great place for all ages to play, and in the summer it makes for a lovely spot to meander, play tennis, and escape the sunlight under some very old trees. Great at all times!
Beautiful place. I sped a great time. Environment was good. Super clean place.
Very cute playground for toddlers and babies. Beautiful walking and jogging trails and scenic Urban views. My favorite park
Cool hill park, windy walkways, spread out enough with cool trees and a nice monument on top. You see a lot of people working out, dance, martial arts classes, birthday parties, picnics and families hanging out.
Does Fort Green Park need a review? A wonder park with lots of areas to explore. Great tennis courts, multiple playgrounds for the kids, the memorial as the centerpiece and stunning views of Manhattan. 2nd only to Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
Nice park for dog walks if you have one
There was an amateur comedy event. Really good!!Every weekend theres music and performances
One of the best park in the Downtown area. Great place to workout. On the westside of the park. There are 99 stairs. Try walking or running up and down them. The park have a great view of downtown Brooklyn. Manhattan.
Well kept park. The Tennis courts are lovely and people do a great job of limiting their time in them. The restrooms are well maintained also. On warm days it can get very crowded, but it is a great place to walk your dog and play with the kiddos.
One of my favorite parks (in the world). It’s a medium sized park that is ideal for running, walking your dog, or chatting with friends. Nearby Dekalb Avenue has plenty of lovely restaurants and food shops which makes it easy to grab picnic fare on your way to the park.The monument to Sailors and Soldiers is fine. There’s a door. You can’t go in it. I tried.Sometimes there are comedy shows on the steps at the back of the park (Myrtle). They vary in quality, but certainly create a lovely atmosphere. I plan to frequent Ft Greene Park as long as I live in the neighborhood.
Amazing space, reminds me of country side
Its very beautiful and charming place
Great place have been going there for many years.. I attended a music event there there had a great time a lot of space very historic parking is an issue though you will be looking for some time lol.
Amazing as always . Took my 5 yr old for the first time and she did not want to leave. The hills and the Boulder near the tennis court and nothing beats the tower in the center of the park. Best thing is the diverse groups and the interests played out all over at tables on the stairs and grass
Beautiful park, great for all ages. Space to do everything, front laying on your own hammock from a low hanging tree, running stairs like Rocky, meditation, wind sprints, boxing lessons, swings and slides, and birthday parties. Please clean up after yourself.
Get your work-out on this park or Play tennis and learn history.
Nice relaxing park where you can run, walk, jog, walk your dog, play with the kids...
Nice big park in Brooklyn. We were able to have out Friend baby shower here, its a park big enough for so many events that you want to host. But you must make sure you have a PERMIT! they also have chess tables, benches, basketball court and a huge wad of greenery of course
Great for picnics, lots of runners & active people around. Weve picnicked on each side of the park, they have a big kids playground and a couple of other stuff for smaller toddlers. Lack of adult swings leads bigger kids to fool around on the kiddie swings
Nice large park, wide areas for different kinds of outdoor activities
Pretty big park in the downtown district with lots of space and tennis courts and trails for jogging. Very family friendly. Surprisingly I haven’t seen any nyc bums here so that’s a plus. A great chill spot for locals.
This park brings the entire neighborhood together to enjoy the green space. It’s especially lovely right now with practicing musicians, personal trainers, happy hours, picnics and plenty of cute dogs and kids.WiFi, decent bathrooms, and presence of park staff to help keep everyone safe and the grounds maintained are key.
Beautiful park btw DeKalb and Myrtle ave with 2 playgrounds, tennis courts, restrooms on top of the hill, tables and benches. Dogs can run loosely before 9 am
Great space, lots happening, music , dance. Great for a jog, a picnic, relaxing, people watching. Quiet, contemplative, but never dull
Beautiful place to take your family over there you get to see different things
Cool park to walk through. Very peaceful and serene.
Park is ok, the bathroom was nasty like bad nasty 🤮 not going back to this park though
Love walking around the loop; lots of hills
The park looks clean and in good conditions...,perfect to spend the day after of shop in Fulton Mall,what is located near of here.
I like this park, tons of events kid friendly family friendly
Huge play and picnic areas. Play space for kids, big enough for a decent work, space to catch up with friends or just to sit and read a book....make sure to say which side of the park you want to meet up.
Beautiful park! Great place to go out for a stroll, and seems like a nice place to workout as well. I’ve seen lots of people running up and down the stairs, and jogging on the trail around the perimeter of the park.
Great park to take a walk with your family and dog at any time. There are 2 clean public bathrooms , benches tables and 2 playgrounds for the kids. There are many restaurants, pizzerias and coffee shops nearby, Fort Greene Park is the place to relax.
Its a park and its got a tower, pretty cool
Nice, spacious park great for relaxing, reading, or walks.
Nice place to have a little get together, picnic. Some what clean. Workers always cleaning,giving you bags for the trash. Pleasant and kind. Parking a little hard.
Love this park minus the fact my dog seems to always come home with fleas during the off leash hours. Other then that very spacious area. Has been a little crowded during the pandemic so I avoid walks there.I always tell my friends who come to visit thats theres a hood side and the good side. The hood side is where the basketball court is its undeveloped and unkept but I enjoy it either way you get the best of both worlds in fort greene
Open and spacious. Very nice vibes , cool statues , and great for exercise and scenery
Grew up playing her is has improved looks great
Its a great place to chill out and enjoy the sunshine. Kids have a blasted and the scenery is beautiful. I love this park.
This park is always great for a light walk or to take your dog to, during the summer a good blanket is the perfect mix and it’s great to work out in as well. It’s well lit and safe.
Fort Greene Park its really nice to exercise walk your dog very close to downtown Brooklyn shopping mall.
This little park is very hilly, but fun. The playground and tennis courts are well kept. Wheelchair folks should be careful.
It was my first time visiting Fort Greene Park for a ranger-led activity and I liked it. The park is set on a hill so you get a view around the area. I recall seeing parts of the Manhattan skyline from there. It was clean; the restroom seemed decently clean, too. There are open areas for recreational workouts. It was fun watching a group of people exercising, what seemed to be boot camp for muay thai. Its child-friendly as well. Plenty of grass and trees around, and benches to sit on. It didnt seem crowded and you get your space. If you ever need a little respite, this park is a good choice if youre in the area.
Wow- Fort Greene Park has changed. It looks great. Now filled with people running, walking, reading books, exercising and more. Theres an area for dogs to play safely. As well a playground for children. Theres enough grass to throw the ol football around also. The views of Downtowns latest skyscrapers is always encouraging. Spike Lee use to have a store across the street over two decades ago. Theres a hospital next door, as well as a High School. The Brownstones that line the blocks have been restored and up kept. NYC trains are close, and shopping is a walk away.
Been a visitor to this park since I was 5 years old. Every excursion there has always been one of my more memorable and pleasant experiences.
Such a beautiful park. A diverse group of people. You can see people exercising, playing ⚽️ and tennis. Real Brooklyn vibe and enjoyment. You can have a wonderful time with a date or your family
Great park for the people around the area. Lots of people working out these days outdoors which is great but whats not so great is large group of fitness class taking over the park for their own use. There should be a limit or reservation system for these groups monopolizing the park for their own class in a free space and no room for others. I know its Covid and all but its getting a bit ridiculous especially on the weekends.
One of my childhood parks from back in the day.
Its okay quiet needs some new benches too many rats
This is a great park in a beautiful part of brooklyn.
Great FUN, family, friends and M U S I C, awesome weather too. It was The Soul Summit 18th year!! Next one will be next month in August. 🎼👏👍❤
A hilly park perfect for walks, picnics, and sports, Ft Greene is easily accessible from both Downtown Brooklyn and Bed-Stuy. The monument and grand staircase provide nice views of Manhattan, and the many coffee shops and restaurants around the perimeter make it a good date location.
Fork Greene Park is a friendly Dog Park and also for families with children or a place where you can lay a blanket and enjoy a quite afternoon.
Great place to spend a hot day in NYC
For a national park its pretty torn up. The grass is in serious need of proper management and cleanliness is very lacking. Great layout and space help make up for it. Design of the monument is pretty cool. Design of the park is also cool. Decent playgrounds for kids.
A beautiful hill park set close to Downtown. To visit the Prison Ship Martyrs monument is a wonderful short walk alone, with family, and/or friends. Its one of those rare parks that gives you a very unique elevated view of Brooklyn.
Nice and clean Beautiful views
Great park for walking dogs. Big but not huge, its easy to navigate and has a beautiful tower in the center. Tennis courts and a small playground as well.
Great for a little family get together,BBQ or just sitting or walking. Staff are very helpful,courtesy and they give you bags and stuff for your trash as you BBQ.
A really nice park to bring kids. Unfortunately, the smell of Marijuana is throughout the park. So it really is not a great place to bring the kids. It could be poor timing for me but I would be reluctant to bring children.
Just wish most of the cultural events that used to take place in that park dont get pushed out because of our new residents and you see it every year by permit denials for some events, new country club style system on the public tennis courts to name a few. The public park is for EVERYONE.
Great park, clean, perfect for relaxing, working out, walking dogs.
Very clean and beautiful park.
What does it mean to review a park, particularly a park, like Fort Greene Park, that isnt really a tourist destination, like, say Prospect Park, a mile south, or Central Park, emperor of American parks, across the river in Manhattan? Who decides to go to a park based on a review? That said, Fort Greene Park is something of a little gem. With the Prison Ships Monument atop the hill, the varied trees planted along the paths, and the ever-busy Farmers Market on Saturdays, its well worth that non-tourist visit. Oh, and you have to remember what it looked like back in the day. Much improved now.
Lovely park
Its kinda Boring; they should Upgrade the park now, like make it look more cool and fun. Like take away those tiny-no-fun slides anf add a Seasaw, and some Tire swings and regular seat swings so Bigger kids and Not Just babies can swing too.Its 2020, it shouldve been renovated 5_10yrs ago. UPGRADE NOW! Please🙏
Great park, easy to get into.
An amazing park with an incredible tennis community! I have met many tennis players here that are so dedicated to making its community feel welcomed.
Family, historical Park with childrens areas & city permit tennis courts
One of my favorite parks in the city. Super well kept, they are constantly fixing/improving landscape and terrain, its usually very clean, playgrounds if you have kids at two corners. Most valuable for me and anyone with a dog - the entire park is off-leash from 9pm-9am. My puppers loves it and the dog community is super friendly. 10/5 stars if I could.
Such a beautiful park with an interesting history. I love taking my dog here early in the morning so that she can explore off of her leash. Dogs can be off leash from 9:00pm-9:00am.
The experience was odd because it was Friday night and they were very busy. The octopus was wonderful. Surprisingly the Poblano rice was super savory. The taco platter was interesting but not the best they offer. Difficult to find better mexican chips or guacamole.
Fort Greene Park is not only a historical landmark but also a huge green space ideal for a daily stroll alone or with your best friend (both the 2 or 4 legged kind). Theres a childrens area complete with old-school swings and slides, and water sprinklers in the summer. There are tennis courts, dirt paths, and plenty of fresh cut lawns for picnics. Before the current health crises, the parks department also had free nighttime movie showings, and there are plenty of water fountains and a huge restroom complete with a small museum depicting the parks history.
Great concertBeautiful parkYou must have vaccine to see the concerts.people were about two feet apart.overall it was a great time
Spacious. Clean. Bring your own boom box/speaker fully charged. Share the space. Have fun!
Fort Greene park is such an amazing place to either exercise,picnic or just simply take a peaceful walk. This park has a playground for kids, a basketball court and beautiful grass! The park is well kept and I would definitely recommend famlies to visit!
Amazing place to play, relax and explore for adults and children. Different playgrounds and walking paths among trees with their detailed information. Interesting historical site on top of the park also with a seating area with tables to enjoy lunch, coffee or a good book. Also 2 blocks walk to the Whitman Library offering great activities to chill and enjoy which I did at World Cinema Series on Tuesdays 5 pm!
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Fort Greene Park 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-23One of the best parks in Brooklyn. 2 playgrounds in the SE & NW corners, tennis, basketball and bathrooms. Plus the monument. Reseeding on the SE lawnsLots of space for dogs to run and play. The hills are steep and some of the paths arent well paved.Over 11,500 men and women that died in the Revolutionary War are buried in the crypt underneath this monument.
Review №2
2021-11-10BROOKLYN LADIES WHO WALKABOUT:I love my neighborhood...I get to walk this amazing historical park almost everyday to get my steps in. Its a very people, kid and dog friendly park. In the summer it has amazing gatherings and free concerts. They also have tennis courts...The landscapers are making it more astetically pleasing for strolling and hanging out.
Review №3
2021-12-31Nice park. Lots of space for dogs to run and play. The hills are steep and some of the paths arent well paved.
Review №4
2022-06-14Nice, lush park with many large trees, ample picnic space, sloping hills, public exercise, and occasional art. its very clear that the locals love it and use it lovingly and often.
Review №5
2022-07-03Beautiful park. I love it.Great to enjoy with your family.
Review №6
2022-06-12Nice space. We went for a 6yr old birthday party. Very clean environment and plenty of space for the kids to run around. The visitor center was right there with clean bathroom and some information. Not sure what it was about wasnt very catchy to peak an interest to see what it was about. Wouldve been nice if there was someone there to provide a lil background.
Review №7
2022-05-10What a beautiful, scenic park! Theres something for everyone... let the kids play in the 2 playgrounds, walk the dog, play tennis, get exercise walking/running up and down the steps/around the park or just sit back and observe the beautiful scenery!
Review №8
2022-03-30Didnt go inside the park as we were short of time and it was drizzling too. It was fairly big and looked quite nice from the outside but I am sure it will look much more beautiful in the next few days once the flowers really start blooming. Bit of a climb though as it is on a height.
Review №9
2021-10-08Its my favorite park in the city. Usually only occupied by the local community. Rarely crowded or full of problematic people. Well maintained. They also host events every now and then, including a weekly farmers market on Saturdays. Its lovely!
Review №10
2021-06-13The park I love. I come here daily to walk around. Beautiful park. Sometimes I wish people who visit to use the park with more love and care but the park staffs are doing their best to keep the park clean and beautiful. Maintenance is getting better and better every year. Family friendly. Two playgrounds, one for toddlers and one for more older kids. Street parking can be very challenging. My favorite thing to do here is during the late summer near the end of the sunset, watching the orchestra of light performed by the fireflies which is just stunning to see.