Part of why Greenpoint is so special is because of our waterfront location. And while many still make disgusted faces when thinking of getting anywhere near the Newtown Creek or […]
Tag: recreation
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July Bicycle Sale & Keg Fundraiser (7/13) at Silk Road Road Cycles
(sponsored) The G Train is down for many weekends to come – so why not get on a bike? Since you can’t rely on the subway, rediscover NYC on a […]
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We Survived! Birding Canoe Trip on Newtown Creek (Video)
Thanks to Newtown Creek Alliance and North Brooklyn Boat Club for organizing this fun canoe trip on the Newtown Creek. While nature in the way of lush forests and crystal […]
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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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Greenpoint McCarren Park Kickball in Technicolor!
If you rolled by McCarren Park (at Berry and North 12th) last Friday night, you probably saw this glow-in-the-dark spectacle. Meet the McCarren Park Kickball Crew. It started off as […]
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Single Social Sports – McCarren Park!
Singles Social Sports has both Thursday Night Kickball, Saturday Kickball and Saturday Softball leagues at McCarren Park starting in September. Teams are 1/2 guys, 1/2 girls. Register now! **Registration closes on […]
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Cardboard Tube Fighting Tournament at McCarren Park (VIDEO!)
Cardboard Tube Fighting League Tournament at McCarren Park. Video by Stephanie Kuo.
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10 Things To Do in Brooklyn On Your Labor Day Staycation
Staycationing on a holiday weekend is sheer bliss for crowd wary Brooklynites. Restaurants are empty. The streets are calm. No stress to get out of or back into the city. […]
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WNYC Trasmitter Park Greenpoint Opens: Sunday Snaps
WNYC Transmitter Park is open and you have shared some great Instagram snaps with us! Continue to add by tagging #transmitterpark and @greenpointers. Have a great day!
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Transmitter Park Opens Saturday!
Two years and 12 million dollars later, Greenpoint’s Transmitter Park is set to open this Saturday. The 1.6 acre park will feature an open lawn, play area, bird garden and […]