Sunset Park
(718) 965-6533
7th Avenue
(at 43rd Street)
Brooklyn,
NY
11220
40.6477
-74.0073
Neighborhood: Sunset Park
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Overview
Built atop Brooklyn's highest point, this charming little park offers a stunning view of the neighborhood's old stone co-ops and church spires, Manhattan's downtown skyline, the Statue of Liberty, New Jersey and Staten Island. Sloping down from residential Seventh Avenue to bustling, commercial Fifth Avenue, the park underwent some renovations from 2001-2002, which resulted in repaved paths and stairs and new tree plantings.
Features
Not only does Sunset Park boast a commanding view, the village green is also home to one of the city's best public swimming pools--an Olympic-sized outdoor model able to handle the summer crowds. The park's recreational facilities also include two outdoor basketball courts, handball courts, a playground for young children, a gym, a dance room and a game room.
The Details on Sunset Park
When to Go:
The pool offers adults-only Early Bird and Night Bird lap hours from 7am-8:30am and 7pm-8:30pm.
The Extras:
Want to learn more about the park's past and the co-ops--some of the oldest in New York--that surround it? The Municipal Arts Society offers a tour of the neighborhood.
Know Before You Go:
To enjoy the spectacular view to its fullest, enter the park from the 6th Avenue entrance at 44th Street, walk down the tree-lined avenue past the playground and take the path to your left. As you proceed down the slope, the Statue of Liberty will become visible.
