Shirley Chisholm State Park

103 reviews

950 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239

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Shirley Chisholm State Park is a Park located at 950 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239. It has received 103 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 stars.

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  • The address of Shirley Chisholm State Park: 950 Fountain Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239

  • Shirley Chisholm State Park has 4.8 stars from 103 reviews

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  • "My new favorite place"

    "Great place to exercise and bring your family"

    "Small park with nice water views for a short walk, bike ride or picnic"

    "Shirley Chisholm State Park is an absolute gem and a testament to the beauty of preserving nature in the heart of a bustling urban environment"

    "For starters my pictures dont do this place justice"

Reviews

  • Aaron G.

My new favorite place. I visited during the middle of the day on a Tuesday so the park was quiet. Excellent place to bike or run. I’d be curious to return in the summer on a weekend but for now I’d definitely recommend getting out there if you want a quiet and reflective space in the city.

  • Avin Toussaint

Great place to exercise and bring your family. There are long smooth trails with neatly trimmed grass and plants around it and is also next to the highway and a body of water. If you want more of a challenge there are steep hills with gravel and rocks. 10/10

  • Tin Lau

Small park with nice water views for a short walk, bike ride or picnic. There is also a pier for fishing on one side of the park. Glad they don't charge an entry fee, it's so small I don't think anyone would pay to go in. There are 2 small parking lots.

  • Richard McSorley

Shirley Chisholm State Park is an absolute gem and a testament to the beauty of preserving nature in the heart of a bustling urban environment. This park, named after the pioneering political leader Shirley Chisholm, offers an unparalleled

  • M R (Mel)

For starters my pictures dont do this place justice. I love this park. It is so peaceful. The opening to Jamaica Bay is serene. This is an ideal place to meditate, take in nature while walk/jogging, or just sitting by the rocks and listen

  • Cory L

It's a really clean park. Would definitely return to do more biking. It has a nice paved bike path with gentle ups/down going around the entire perimeter of the park. Some parts are narrow and can only fit 2 bikes side by side. There are

  • Robert Lin

Wonderful park for walking and biking. Drivers should be aware that there are 2 entrances including a convoluted entrance to the Fountain entrance. So enter Fountain after the park name in the GPS program if your going to that entrance

  • gregory harper

There are two separate parks. One at Pennsylvania Avenue and one at Fountain Avenue. I frequent the Fountain Avenue park. Its not a picnic park, they're no shade trees and no grass areas afforded to the public. No pets, alcohol nor

  • Jesus GJ Chuza

Just want to said this’s a beautiful park to walk or ride your bike, very clean the views are so amazing, & your way you can see bunnies, lizards, Falcons, seagulls, & more beautiful animals, just make sure you bring enough water.

  • Ms. Vee

If you want peace and quiet and want to feel like you escaping from the city or just want to go on a very peaceful bike trail then this is the park for you I love this park great addition to Brooklyn

  • M Donawa

Love the scenery, it's well kept, safe parts to walk, very clean, there are signs explaining everything, the trails are wide enough for bikes & people to walk, the grass are also well manicured. More

  • Elena Acosta

This is a Brooklyn treasure. Great place to walk. There is free bike rental Thursday to Sunday. The last day is Oct. 31. There is free parking at teo locations. It is definitely a place to visit!

  • liz McQueen

Great place for running, biking or walking. The roughed terrain provides efficient stimulation for legs and thighs. The air is always clean and crisp and the view from the Hills is breathtaking.

  • Rose Santiago

Perfect place for run, walk or bike riding. It's quiet and a beautiful view. Best time wod be in the morning to be able to get a parking spot or park by Gateway Center and walk over.

  • marlene fernandez

The not pets allow policy its sad!NYC parks are not pet friendly! Pets play important role in families and there is counts places we can bring them! I believe is not fare! …

  • KC

Best place to go to for a run. The views and being by the water makes this one of the best parks around. Appreciate the workers there that manage to keep the park so clean.

  • Gerardo Guerrero

The most quiet park in NYC. Perfect place for long walks or riding your bike. If you forget your bike they rent bikes for free. They don’t allow pets, alcohol or bbq.

  • Sorivel D.

for those nature lovers who like to ride a bike, walk, run or just spend time with the family. This is a great place, I just wish there were more trees …

  • Gennifer Aaron

I absolutely love this park and will be going again,and again, and again! What a great hide away. NY has some great places to take advantage of and enjoy.

  • C Ramiah

Not crowded. Very clean even the potter potty. You can have a picnic in the picnic benches with umbrellas or ride a bike for free with their bike rental.

  • Mo T

Super pretty and very well kept, with amazing views of the NYC and Downtown Brooklyn skyline. Great park to jog or take a light hike.

  • Pierre Beaumont

It feels like you're not in NYC anymore. Peaceful. Bikers and runners will like it. No real supervision. Fishing is allowed

  • Oleg P

Great park for biking/running/picnic. Only problem - no shade. Bonus - free bike rent station, just bring your ID. More

  • Patty O'Connell

Great bike and walking paths, tables to have picnics, and views of the Rockaways. Bring sunscreen and binoculars.

  • Jose Pellot

Go there every morning power walk and pushups peaceful quiet great nature scenery feels like u in upstate ny

  • Demetria Cooper

Had such a wonderful time here walking with my Sister during a recent holiday visit. Very clean and serene.

  • Charles Matt917

Good place for walking, running and biking, the only problem I had was parking lot was to small

  • bee bee

Beautiful park for riding ,walking ,picnic n fishing even sight seeing.
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  • Galyna Shulimova

Park has two parts. Smaller one is easier to reach from Belt if you ride from Coney Island.

  • Ayashii Dove

You can rent bikes or walk through the trails..all free! One of my favorite places to go

  • Sha Mil

Really nice park I go there a lot I highly recommend it for a chill evening walk

  • Osvaldo

A nice parcel of nature in an urban part of town. Much needed. Thank you...

  • Bill O'Brien

much better than what used to be here. does anyone else remember the smell?

  • alexander walsh

Shirley Chisholm State Park is one of my favorite places in NYC!

  • Alex

Very nice park. Needs more water fountains and shaded areas.

  • kevin autar

Park has nice view, but it needs to be more developed

  • ROSLYN LEWIS

Nice serene park to walk or ride your bike in.

  • Sandra Killingbeck

Wide open space & serene. Clean & peacefull

  • Margarita Moreno

Just what we need to exercise

  • man wai chu

Nice place

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