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Waterfront green space with open lawns, skyline views, public gathering areas, and historic remnants of a former industrial rail yard.
General Information
Hours:
Daily: 7am to 10pm
Fees:
Free entry
Pet Policy:
Dogs are only allowed in the designated dog run; not permitted in other areas of the park
Closest cities with hotels:
New York City
Seasons:
All year; best in spring and fall for comfortable weather and summer for events and waterfront views
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Manhattan: Take the Williamsburg Bridge or subway toward Williamsburg, then head to Kent Avenue and walk to the waterfront near North 9th Street where the park entrance is located.
Overview
Marsha P. Johnson State Park is a Brooklyn waterfront park on the East River in Williamsburg, on a former 19th-century rail yard, with paths, lawns, and native plantings and skyline views. It was renamed in 2020 for LGBTQ rights activist Marsha P. Johnson and hosts community events.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Marsha P. Johnson State Park, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
