Bush Terminal Park

Wonderful new park in Sunset Park. They are starting to develop the waterfront area here into a greenway and common park space. Pretty good job so far. Large soccer fields and a long waterway walkway. They have a great long pier as well that stretches out to the water which provides great views of the Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan. The greenspace is well manicured with lovely flowers and trees. Towards the soccer fields you’ll find some grassy areas for relaxing or a picnic and a bathrooms and water fountain area. Parking is scarce right now as it’s a small lot. Great place for kite flying as you’ll find some of the winds coming up from the Bay and large open areas. There’s also a bikeway as well. Also a estuary and protected wildlife section. Plenty of ducks, egrits, and wildlife to look at.

It’s very clean and well kept so far. Has a soccer field, bike lane, and lots of grassy areas, but be wary of prickly weeds before you sit. It has great views of manhattan and even has a small parking lot! Entrance is on 43^rd street. It has a pretty nice bathroom with water fountain nearby. However, it is lacking SHADE. There are NO trees or just a bunch of tiny trees. Unless they add more stuff to the park, I don’t think I’ll be coming here again. The neighborhood doesn’t seem to be using it much either. We came on memorial day and it was empty.

A great addition to Sunset Park! This park has a great view of lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and Jersey. It offers a waterfront path for walkers, joggers, and bikers. There are benches along the path which allow for rest and a nice seat to soak in the views. The park also has an area that actually juts out into the water. While I was at the park a staff member actually came to tell people to move from sitting on the rocks which is a permitted area. This park also has a sports field where a soccer game was taking place when I visited.
The only con is that it is located near a very industrial area. There are a few vacant buildings and some that are in use. I would definitely not come here alone after dusk. It makes sense to me that this park closes so early year round. Nonetheless I look forward to frequenting this park this summer!

This park is tough to rate for me. I love that is on the waterfront. It has great views of New York Lower Bay, as well as Lady Liberty. Amazing place to bring your significant other and enjoy the sunset. This Sunset Park, park, is small and most of it is off limits and designated as natural protection areas. The park has a soccer field and a baseball field. Plenty of benches and a brackish water pool, which has several species of aquatic birds. I dislike the desolate location of Bush Terminal Park, and it closes at 8:00 pm, which is strictly enforced by the staff. Otherwise, you will be locked in the park, not cool. Bush Terminal Park, scenic, beautiful and is a solid four stars in my book.

A little difficult to get to way over on 1^st Avenue, but if you’re in the area, or live in the area, this is a really nice place, with some unique views of the Statue of Liberty and lower Manhattan. It almost looks like a private gated community entrance, but the parents with the kids and their bikes were pulling up and parking in this desolate warehouse area of Brooklyn, and walking on in. Really nice and pristine baseball fields, and rocky piers that extend our in at least 2 different areas, and a nice arching pathway for dog walkers, etc, There is a designated bike path, and an on-​site security guard for the Bush Terminal entrance. Overall, this is a really nice addition for Brooklyn!

This is a lovely space, and I’m looking forward to spending more time there as the weather gets better, but access is an issue. The entrance is at 43^rd and 1^st Ave, but there’s no crosswalk across 1^st for at least three blocks in either direction. There’s not a TON of traffic but it can still be a hassle. The park extends along the waterfront down to 50^th St, so it would be great to have another entrance there. It seems like this was part of the original plan, but it’s faced budget cuts and other setbacks, so I don’t know how much hope to hold out. I hope it proves popular this summer, so the city can see that demand for more public spaces is real. Nearby Sunset Park is pretty much at capacity whenever the weather’s nice. It’s a wonderful neighborhood anyway, and investing in outdoor spaces would mean a lot to the community.

Great new park on the water in Sunset Park. Baseball field and soccer pitch turf are in fantastic shape. Nice walks along the waterfront with fantastic views. Seems like there is still some little odds and ends for the Parks Dept to tweak, like lighting. Parking is really really tight. Maybe 10 spots. If you are going for a ball game, plan ahead. This is something the Parks Dept needs to sort out — there is not enough parking for two baseball teams to park so its a free for all.

Definitely my new running spot. Running around Sunset Park is nice because of the hills, but you can’t get better scenery than in Bush Terminal Park.
The park opened a few months and the space includes a bike track, a soccer field, and a baseball field. I don’t recommend biking in the park but it’s a great place for running and strolling along side the river. Of course, it gets pretty darn cold as you’re right near the water. On one side you get the Hudson River/​Bay Ridge channel and on the other side you have manufacturing companies. There is a boardwalk that extends outward and will give you a better view of lower manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. The area is not huge, but it is really nice to know there is a great area against all those industrial companies. With Industry City around 34^th St., I wonder in the upcoming years what will happen to Sunset Park.