{"id":5342,"date":"2019-12-11T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/?p=5342"},"modified":"2021-05-23T12:40:01","modified_gmt":"2021-05-23T16:40:01","slug":"five-ways-to-spend-a-day-outdoors-for-families-in-brooklyn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/five-ways-to-spend-a-day-outdoors-for-families-in-brooklyn\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Ways to Spend a Day Outdoors (for Families) in Brooklyn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When the kids are starting to loose it, it’s time to head outside for a day outdoors in Brooklyn. Even for those of us that live in New York City<\/a>, our city kids need their outdoor time<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That doesn’t mean you always have to travel out of the city<\/a> for a day spent in nature. Brooklyn has plenty of outdoor activities for kids! Right in our own backyard we have access to parks, beaches<\/a>, and a myriad of playgrounds that break up the urban jungle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This may seem out of place, but even in the winter, there is lots to do for Brooklyn families and visitors<\/a> alike. Check out these five ways to spend the day outside in Brooklyn! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Brooklyn Bridge Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For all first time visitors to New York City, our very first recommendation is to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge<\/a>. Our suggestion is that it’s best to do first thing in the morning. As soon as you cross over to Brooklyn, then obvious place to visit with kids is Brooklyn Bridge Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brooklyn Bridge Park<\/a> is a favorite for tourists and locals for good reason. The park has amazing views of Manhattan and a ton of things to do! Each pier is slightly different. Starting up north, you’ve got Jane’s carousel<\/a>, a beautiful antique carousel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then heading south of the Bridge, you have Pier 1 with large hilly and grassy areas perfect for a picnic. If you haven’t packed lunch, there are many restaurants here, including the famous Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Shake Shack and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Piers 2 through 5, host basketball courts, a roller skating rink, soccer fields, and walking trails. Feel free to walk right past those along the water, to quickly get to our favorite pier for kids, Pier 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the southernmost part of the park, Pier 6 is THE place to be for Brooklyn families. Here you have playgrounds, sand pits, and swings (not to mention restrooms). If you’re visiting during the summer, pack bathing suits, for the water feature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the very end of the park is the ferry terminal. During the summer you can take the ferry to Governors Island<\/a>, a car-free island between Brooklyn and Manhattan. After spending your day in Brooklyn, you can also take the NYC ferry<\/a> back to Wall Street!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To visit Brooklyn Bridge Park via public transportation: <\/p>\n\n\n\n