{"id":183398,"date":"2026-04-02T14:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/183398\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T14:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:00:24","slug":"best-of-brooklyn-great-spots-to-take-a-long-walk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/183398\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of Brooklyn: Great Spots to Take a Long Walk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Brooklyn may be best known for its street culture and stoops, but the borough also offers surprising opportunities to reconnect with nature.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"865\" data-start=\"637\">Whether you\u2019re looking for a peaceful walk through forested terrain, a long-distance path for endurance training, or a scenic waterfront stroll, these Brooklyn walking spots stand out for their natural beauty and sense of escape.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1227\" data-start=\"867\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prospectpark.org\/learn-more\/what-we-do\/sustaining-the-environment\/prospect-park-nature-trails\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Prospect Park Ravine and Woodland Trails<\/a><br data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"914\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nProspect Park is the central location to take in a long stroll during all\u00a0seasons. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the Ravine and surrounding woodland trails feature shaded paths, rolling hills and native trees. It\u2019s a favorite for locals seeking a nature-forward walk without leaving the borough.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"prospectpark_brooklyn_nethermead\" id=\"file-4290525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/prospectpark_brooklyn_nethermead.jpg;w=960.jpeg\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nPhoto: Supplied\/ Garry R. Osgood via Wikimedia Commons&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1577\" data-start=\"1229\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.green-wood.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Green-Wood Cemetery<\/a><br data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1255\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nWith its winding roads, steep hills and expansive acreage, Green-Wood Cemetery doubles as one of Brooklyn\u2019s most scenic walking destinations. The historic landscape includes old-growth trees, quiet paths\u00a0and elevated views of Manhattan and New York Harbor, making it a unique blend of history and outdoor exploration.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"181252483_f3ef1734e2_o\" id=\"file-4290526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/181252483_f3ef1734e2_o.jpg;w=960.jpeg\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nPhoto: Supplied\/ Wally Gobetz via Flickr&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1882\" data-start=\"1579\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.ny.gov\/visit\/state-parks\/shirley-chisholm-state-park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shirley Chisholm State Park<\/a><br data-end=\"1921\" data-start=\"1918\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nBrooklyn\u2019s largest state park offers wide-open trails, grasslands, and waterfront paths overlooking Jamaica Bay. The park\u2019s expansive layout and minimal street crossings make it one of the best places in the borough for longer, uninterrupted hikes with big-sky views and coastal breezes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"shirley_chisholm_state_park_td_2019-07-14_042_-_oyster_catcher_trail_fountain_avenue_landfill\" id=\"file-4290529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/shirley_chisholm_state_park_td_2019-07-14_042_-_oyster_catcher_trail_fountain_avenue_landfill.jpg;w=.jpeg\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nPhoto: Supplied\/ Tdorante10 via Wikimedia Commons&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2522\" data-start=\"2210\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycgovparks.org\/park-features\/hiking\/marine-park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marine Park Nature Trails<\/a><br data-end=\"2245\" data-start=\"2242\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nLocated in southern Brooklyn, Marine Park features salt marshes, waterfront paths, and nature trails. The flat terrain and open views make it an ideal spot for relaxed hikes, birdwatching, and quiet reflection away from dense city traffic.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"screenshot-2024-06-05-at-065810\" id=\"file-3658503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/screenshot-2024-06-05-at-065810.png;w=960.png\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n. Photo: Marine Park Alliance Instagram&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2839\" data-start=\"2524\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycgovparks.org\/parks\/bush-terminal-park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">5. Bush Terminal Park<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2839\" data-start=\"2524\">A quiet natural space in the industrial section of Sunset Park, Bush Terminal Park is a lovely waterfront park with spectacular views of the area\u2019s tidal pools and the Bay Ridge Channel.\u00a0Visitors to the park can enter at 43rd Street, where there&#8217;s also a small parking lot.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"bush_terminal_park_008\" id=\"file-4348272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bush_terminal_park_008.jpg;w=960.jpeg\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n. Photo: Supplied\/Kidfly182 via Wikimedia Commons&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2839\" data-start=\"2524\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2839\" data-start=\"2524\">Brooklyn\u2019s walking spots\u00a0may look different from upstate trails or mountain paths, but they offer something uniquely rewarding: accessible nature woven directly into city life. From wooded park interiors to expansive waterfront routes, these locations show that outdoor adventure doesn\u2019t require leaving the borough.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Brooklyn may be best known for its street culture and stoops, but the borough also offers surprising opportunities&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":183399,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[98,100,99,9,24,63],"class_list":{"0":"post-183398","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-brooklyn","8":"tag-brooklyn","9":"tag-brooklyn-headlines","10":"tag-brooklyn-news","11":"tag-new-york","12":"tag-new-york-city","13":"tag-nyc"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183398","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=183398"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183398\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/183399"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=183398"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=183398"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=183398"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}