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Shore Road Park and Parkway
4.7★ · 2,870 Google ratings · Brooklyn, New York
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 400 yd away · free · fills up
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
6am to 1am
Walk
1.2 miles · 25 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
74°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
475 yd of shoreline
Sand
220 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Shore Road Park and Parkway
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Ideal for running and walking
Well-maintained, smooth paths stretching along the waterfront make this excellent for exercise, with a 5K park run every Saturday.
Visit for sunset views
Multiple reviewers identify sunset as the park's best time, with stunning views of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and Manhattan skyline.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive early for parking
Street parking only, and the lot fills quickly on weekends and warm days, especially during evening hours.
No restrooms available
Plan accordingly, as multiple visitors note the absence of public facilities in the park.
Expect crowds and litter
Peak times attract diverse local families and out-of-neighborhood visitors, and some reviewers express frustration about garbage despite the park's beauty.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
75°F · overcast
Water
74°F
Waves
0.7 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the NW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:38 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:39 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:05 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:05 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:22 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 9620 Shore Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11209
🅿 Parking 400 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 1.2 miles away, about 25 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Shore Road Park and Parkway?
The nearest mapped parking area is 400 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Shore Road Park and Parkway?
125 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Shore Road Park and Parkway have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is Shore Road Park and Parkway least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
