In the latest construction news to hit North Brooklyn, the city approved a McCarren Park expansion that has been in the works since 2010. The plan would expand the park […]
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FREE Scavenger Hunt For Kids in McCarren Park Sunday (9/15)
Via GWAAP: Scavenger Hunt in McCarren Park We connect children with nature to encourage active exploration of the natural world. Children who spend time outdoors develop strong imaginations and learn […]
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Who cares about the Goonies? Let’s Talk Food at Summerscreen – Tonight (7/31)
I know, I know – Cory Feldman in the 80s… but I am more interested in the food options at tonight’s Summerscreen at McCarren Park! Bring a chair and a bib. […]
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Summer Sunday Slimdown Challenge in McCarren Park – Every Sunday in July (FREE!)
(SPONSORED) Summer is here and its time to lose those pounds! A good cardiovascular workout is an important part of shedding those pounds. Join intenSati instructor Elina Leclaire and health expert Ekayani […]
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McCarren Park Pool Blows Barclays Out Of The Water – As Far As Real Estate Goes
Via, Brooklyn 11211, who thinks this article from Crains is a bunch of baloney, “the trophy for the Brooklyn project that has had the most transformative impact goes to the renovation […]
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McCarren Park Pool Opens Today! (6/27)
It’s a bitch out there, so cool off at the McCarren Park pool, which opens today, for $free dollars. That being said, it’s not a free-for-all, there are rules and […]
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Composting Feels Oh So Good! Especially For Greenpoint and North Brooklyn
How many of you Greenpointers have your own compost bin? Or bring your food scraps to the Greenmarket on Saturday in McCarren Park? Doesn’t it feel so good? Do you […]
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McCarren Park Got A Piano via Sing For Hope
Sing For Hope, a public art installation, has scattered artist-designed pianos around NYC parks – including our own McCarren Park near the Lorimer and Driggs entrance. This project’s “art for […]
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McCarren Park Is Open Again! Thank Gawd!
I can’t tell you how many readers were writing in, “What is happening at McCarren Park? When will it reopen?” I wish I had the Mayor on speed dial! What […]
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Prevent Electronics Waste Going To Landfills! Recycling Event This Saturday (5/18)
Due to rain last weekend, the Electronic Waste Recycling Event was rescheduled to this Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 11am-5pm. Help divert New York City’s electronic waste from landfills! So […]