McCarren Park, New York City

Name: McCarren Park
Address: 558 Driggs Ave, New York City, United States

#1041 among attractions in New York City

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McCarren Park is a public park in Brooklyn, New York City. It is located on the border of Williamsburg and Greenpoint and is bordered by Nassau Avenue, Bayard Street, Lorimer Street and North 12th Street. The park contains facilities for recreational softball, volleyball, soccer, handball, and other games. It is also used for sunbathing and dog-walking. It also includes the McCarren Play Center, which consists of a recreation center and a pool. McCarren Park is maintained by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. ()

Established: 1906 (118 years ago)Elevation: 13 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°43'13"N, 73°56'59"W

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558 Driggs AveNorthern Brooklyn (Williamsburg)New York City United States

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McCarren Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Food and Drink, Martinez Playground, Bushwick Inlet Park, Brooklyn Bowl.

~460 ftS
Museum
Museum of Food and Drink, Sea Gate
3 min walk • The Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) is a unique destination nestled in the vibrant city of Sea Gate, United States, providing an immersive experience for food enthusiasts and curious minds alike. This innovative institution is dedicated to educating the public about...
0.8 miS
Park
Martinez Playground, New York City
21 min walk • Tucked away in the bustling borough of Brooklyn, Martinez Playground stands as a welcoming urban oasis in New York City. This charming public playground offers a slice of communal space for families, children, and anyone looking to escape the relentless pace of city...
0.5 miW
Park
Bushwick Inlet Park, Sea Gate
14 min walk • Bushwick Inlet Park is a public park in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. The park currently stretches along the East River between North 9th and 12th Streets, and is eventually planned to reach into Greenpoint at Quay Street.
0.4 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Brooklyn Bowl, New York City
12 min walk • Brooklyn Bowl is a music venue, bowling alley and restaurant in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 2009, it is located in the former Hecla Iron Works Building at 61 Wythe Avenue. It is known for its high-tech green construction and variety of musical acts.
0.6 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Music Hall of Williamsburg, New York City
17 min walk • Music Hall of Williamsburg is a New York City venue located at 66 North 6th Street in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The venue is operated by The Bowery Presents, a group stemming from Bowery Ballroom. It has a capacity of 650 people and has shows on most nights of the week.
0.7 miSW
Cinema, Nightlife
Nitehawk Cinema, Sea Gate
19 min walk • Nitehawk Cinema is a dine-in independent movie theater in Brooklyn, New York City. It operates two locations, in the neighborhoods of Williamsburg and Park Slope.
0.9 miNW
Park
WNYC Transmitter Park, Sea Gate
22 min walk • WNYC Transmitter Park is a 6.61-acre public park located in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, where Greenpoint Avenue dead-ends by the East River shoreline.
0.7 miSE
Park
Cooper Park, Sea Gate
19 min walk • Cooper Park is an urban park in Brooklyn, New York City, between Maspeth Avenue, Sharon Street, Olive Street, and Morgan Avenue in East Williamsburg. It was established in 1895, and covers 6.40 acres. Cooper Park was once the site of an old glue factory owned by American industrialist Peter Cooper.
0.6 miE
Music venue
Brooklyn Steel, Sea Gate
15 min walk • Brooklyn Steel is a 1800-capacity music venue in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States. In 2018 Brooklyn Steel was named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone Magazine.
~1050 ftW
Church
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, New York City
6 min walk • Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord is a historic Russian Orthodox cathedral at 228 North 12th Street in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.
0.5 miSW
Park
Ascenzi Square, New York City
14 min walk • Ascenzi Square is a small plaza formed by the intersection of two street grids that meet at Metropolitan Avenue in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to McCarren Park?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Food and Drink, Sea Gate (3 min walk), REVERSE art gallery, New York City (5 min walk), Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, New York City (6 min walk), Manhattan Avenue, New York City (9 min walk).

How to get to McCarren Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to McCarren Park:

Metro

Nassau Avenue • Lines: G (9 min walk)
Lorimer Street • Lines: L (11 min walk)