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Canarsie Pier

Tourist attraction β€’ Park β€’ City park

πŸ‘πŸ‘ Nice place to sit and relax. Folks around fishing an having a good time. Grills going kids playing long and lively walking trail that goes to Gateway Mall area and pass Shirley Chisholm Park which in itself is vast and loaded for walkers. People often mention people, parking, fishing, nice, pier, great, time, fish, relax, bike,


Address

J4H8+H2, Canarsie Veterans Cir, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Website

www.nps.gov

Contact

(718) 338-3799

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 6β€―AM to 10β€―PM
  • Wednesday: 6β€―AM to 10β€―PM
  • Thursday: 6β€―AM to 10β€―PM
  • Friday: 6β€―AM to 10β€―PM
  • Saturday: 6β€―AM to 10β€―PM
  • Sunday: 6β€―AM to 10β€―PM
  • Monday: 6β€―AM to 10β€―PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: people (22) parking (22) fishing (21) nice (19) pier (17) great (17) time (14) fish (13) relax (12) bike (12)
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  • 4/5 Michael R. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 922 reviews
    It’s ok just a pierna lot of people come to fish here it’s quite but there’s always a few they come here to make more noise than they should. But overall a fun place to come relax. I use to come a lot when I was a kid and there use to be a restaurant no more though. It does hace access to a nice bike path as wells I’ll probably bring my bike next time
    7 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 David Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to sit and relax. Folks around fishing an having a good time. Grills going kids playing long and lively walking trail that goes to Gateway Mall area and pass Shirley Chisholm Park which in itself is vast and loaded for walkers.
    7 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Amjad S. 10 months ago on Google β€’ 69 reviews
    Great place to relax with friends, have a BBQ or fun day. You can also do fishing or just walk around the pier for exercise,it is also very beautiful at nights. It was awesome. I would totally recommend to anybody who is bored. Lots of free parking .bathroom facilities, bring a chair and relax. Quiet place to fish in Jamaica Bay. Watch fishermen try and catch the big one (surprisingly doesn't smell like a fishy area either) there are trails which begin at the entrance of the parking lot which you can walk, jog or bike. If you bring the family on the side of the parking lot you can bbq and there is a sprinkler tree to refresh the little ones. This is a federal site run by park rangers so it's super safe here. If you want romantic area away from everyone it can work too. But I enjoy it so I can read a book, listen to music or just nap and sunbathe with a nice breeze.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Nils P. 5 months ago on Google β€’ 303 reviews
    Beautiful pier overlooking Jamaica Bay. Good place for watching fishermen and their catch. Also the incoming airplanes for JFK Airport. Many benches with locations in the shade and out in full sunshine. I came here today on a bike trip and it was a great place to take a break.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Eddie T. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a great place to visit in the East. it’s a little dirty, and not well kept, but it’s a huge parking lot with plenty of benches and fisherman fishing. it’s a nice place in the heart of ENY away from everything. I suggest you walk here from where you live, makes it a nice reward.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Renee S. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a retirement reunion Aug 3 ,2022. It was hosted by Cordelia and Marcella. It was a nice breezy day. Had a good time with all that showed up that day. We will continue to celebrate year after year there. The restrooms were out of order but they had portopotties on deck. We had a lot of food and a few people from the other side came over and we served them a plate.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Eddie S. 9 months ago on Google β€’ 486 reviews
    I love coming to Canarsie PA I have been coming here since I was a child it does not disappoint and it is always great please get a fishing license if you're going to be fishing which you can get online. Pay attention to how big the catches are. The bathrooms are always clean there is a place for children to play. Please be careful have a great day continue to subscribe and hit that like button.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Avin T. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 37 reviews
    Big open space to do lots of activities. It's a great place to be especially in the summer, since it's cool due to being near to the water. The sidewalk and lot are paved well so you can ride a scooter or bike and there are big spaces to do things like play frisbee with friends. 10/10
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Pamela Gamble (. 6 months ago on Google β€’ 28 reviews
    Always a good time at Canarsie Pier, great way to end my Summer. So if u looking for a cool breeze on a hot summer day this is the place to be.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Sandra J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place and day for our large family reunion on Saturday August 14th, 2022. God be praised!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Zev K. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 68 reviews
    Beautiful place. The only reason why 4 stars is that you come to have a quiet time, but people park and blast super loud beats from a pickup truck loaded with huge speakers. And the staff/workers don't ask them to lower it.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Astrologer G. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 54 reviews
    Very nice Pier , we have enjoyed very happily, kite bordering is very nice & also very good fishing area huge parking space have its very safe place to fishing
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Alex R. 2 months ago on Google β€’ 46 reviews New
    Pretty cool spot. The atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly. There is plenty of room for fishing. There's a small playground for the kids. There's also bathrooms available. There is tons of room for parking. This is definitely a great place to bring the family to Barbecue, listen to some music, and do a little fishing.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 James M. 9 months ago on Google
    Chill place with nice views. Really cool watching the planes fly by and land at JFK
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Lisa B. 10 months ago on Google
    Canarsie places the old stomping ground for me back in the days you used to be afraid to stand there wants to sunset but the vibe on the Friday night is real cool a lot of couples come through in the evening young but everything is peaceful, the only thing is if you're going to do a cookout anticipate no shade there are no trees really in the park where you can get a good shade spot so bring your umbrellas.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Guillermo N. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place, not too crowded, before you start walking or riding your bike don't forget your mosquito repellent...
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ed C. 7 months ago on Google
    The parking lot might not be open, and people have to park illegally around the roundabout.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 ASADUL I. 3 years ago on Google
    Good
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 LINE H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to relax and enjoy the scenery. It gets a crowd but being able to overlook the water makes up for it
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mikhail A. 3 years ago on Google
    An awesome pier to grab a fishing rod and hunt down some blue crabs or fish, which I’m not sure what kind fish are caught from this pier. Must be good because there are usually many fisher of men casting out.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 jessy r. 1 year ago on Google
    Bathrooms could use some TLC but all in all great place. Always catch something every time I go, but beware bring some bug repellent! Them mosquitoes are out for blood, literally.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Shemika C. 1 year ago on Google
    I love it out there the pier is so big everyone have there own space and everyone catch fish and enjoying them self my son love it out there they have a park for kids in the middle alot of seat to sit on and a good riding space for a early morning walk or ride even in the evening whenever u chose to go
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 DJ N. 9 months ago on Google
    Drove into the parking lot and.....nope! we were gone within 60 seconds. Worst looking pier ever. I don't mind people smoking bud in the vicinity but damn even the great grannys were puffin. I go to pier to relax... not listen to the 10 different genres of music booming from the car stereos.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Samuel R. 3 years ago on Google
    It’s a great place to hang out and fish
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Carlos B. 9 months ago on Google
    Friendly people's go to relax and happy good time...
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Angel N. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 8 reviews
    My son Matthew grew up going to Keyser Park he is going to be 5 soon we will celebrate his birthday there!!

  • 5/5 Shani B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great view. Someone is always playing music so it's never a dull time

  • 5/5 Joseph T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great stop along the bike path. Nice views!!

  • 5/5 Jocelyne L. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow, it was serene and beautiful, I was driving by and needed a break from traffic, decided to stop in the Canarsie Pierre for a couple of hours. A nice place to relax and chill, quiet a few people there, just chilling, riding bikes and those just sitting on the branches taking in the cool autumn breeze.

  • 3/5 TEAN M. 2 years ago on Google
    The views over the bay is alright. Nice place to walk through. Canarsie is a very great Suburb to stroll by. I recommend

  • 4/5 Mr S. 2 years ago on Google
    Canarsie pier is a great place to meet people, fish, do some parties, and more. However no you can not jump in the water but you go in it by a little shore beside the pier.

  • 4/5 Keisha W. 2 years ago on Google
    Relaxing especially when your need you time. I just don't like the fisherman walking past with their lines & cleaning fish guts out right there.

  • 5/5 Matthew A. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful park. Lots of parking spaces. Lots of benches and tables to hang with friends or family. Bike/running path starts/ends here. Fishermen are constantly on the pier.

  • 4/5 Aaron M. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is usually a nice relaxing spot with not too many loud people. I found it pretty clean and I usually always find parking even if it's a bit crowded. It's mom's favorite spot to watch people fish.

  • 2/5 nataliya c. 3 months ago on Google New
    we love this pier, we come there with the children for a small picnic. but now there are a lot of people walking there with dogs and there is dog everywhereπŸ’©πŸ’©πŸ€¬... the parking lot smells terrible of urine, taxi drivers pour their urine right under the cars. it’s terrible. why do people treat places like this recreation . There are few places in Brooklyn where you can just sit by the water. Let's keep it clean. Clean up after your dogs and go pee in the toilet and not under cars.

  • 5/5 Nakia Y. 6 months ago on Google β€’ 7 reviews
    Nice place to visit with family. Beautiful views and tons of people fishing everywhere. Also love that there's an open parking lot steps away from where you can watch the views. Very easy access to belt parkway right outside the entrance/exit of the pier.

  • 4/5 allyoop D. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a busy spot on the holidays for families to barbecue, chill, fly kites, fishing. Nice for summer weekends. People have birthday celebrations there and the bike path along the Belt is the best!

  • 5/5 Miguel J. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to 🎣 or watch the sea at sunset.

  • 5/5 DJ F. 3 years ago on Google
    Love going there. Always crowded these days but still a great walk and social experience every time for many years

  • 4/5 Weslyn w. 1 year ago on Google
    It was breath taking. The playground was huge, I love the picnic area, there were lovely dogs being walked by their owners. However, the restrooms need urgent intervention. They need regular cleaning. When you enter the filth welcomes you at the door

  • 5/5 Tamika A. 1 year ago on Google
    Its me again people i am talking to any and everyone that is looking for a place to meditate, relax, think or just to take a walk just for the view of the sky and the water its amazing. You can also bike ride and go fishing. If your up for a walk or a jog there is space for that as well. There is also a little beach area if you take a stroll to walk, ride or jog you will run right into the beach area and rocks. I hope this information helps. Before i go you wanna get to the pier early because families come out to celebrate and its hard to find a good spot if its taken. Be safe until next time families.πŸ™πŸ½

  • 4/5 Krystle D. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice view of the water. Many different types of people and music going on. All ages from toddlers to seniors. There are benches and a few tables. You can ride a bike or go fishing. It could be cleaner but not as dirty as some other parks in Brooklyn.

  • 5/5 Garnie H. 7 months ago on Google
    Had the best 3 days fishing, even in the rain. The people are wonderful and funny. Meet some awesome people who I hope to see again. It's wonderful, I suggest that you go there and just visit you will feel so much better. The fishing is great and I love watching them catch blues, it was a beautiful thing to see. Thanks to my friend L and Jennifer who I met along with Trevor, Parker and Blackie who gave me some porgy. Bait is priced higher, but you will have great fun. Hope to go back again. Enjoy!!! Wish I had took pictures.

  • 5/5 Chana J. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place. Great community gathering spot, lots of fishermen, a variety of birds in large numbers, a beautiful panoramic view of the sea, lots of parking and even public bathrooms. People often sell food right outside too. I love to stop here after work from time to time.

  • 5/5 Elvis N. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice during the dayπŸ˜‰πŸ‘

  • 2/5 TeddyBear T. 3 years ago on Google
    Very Crowded, Multiple parties and events going on, too loud, not a peaceful place, most people didn't have on masks!! We're still in the middle of a Pandemic and people were not taking it serious!!

  • 5/5 Rafael M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service

  • 5/5 Fast B. 3 years ago on Google
    Pretty areas, good memories.

  • 5/5 Kenya M. 3 years ago on Google
    Parking is not the best so please get there very early, other than that the public bathroom wasn't to bad. No soap tho.. But the pier itself was nice, it had a play area for the kids and benches to sit and eat on.

  • 5/5 β€’ c h a r l e e. 3 years ago on Google
    Canarsie pier is the place to go when trying to gather peace and tranquility within ones self. I love going there to think and the fishing is cool too.

  • 5/5 Brigitte C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to relax

  • 5/5 Bernard V. 3 years ago on Google
    Peaceful place to clear ur mind great stress reliver great place to clear ur thoughts

  • 5/5 Floating Art B. 3 years ago on Google
    To be honest the last time I visited the parking was limited due to the closing of half of the parking lot. However if you can get parking you will certainly enjoy the parks view of the water.

  • 3/5 Sheldene J. 3 years ago on Google
    Was not crowded but parking lot closes by 9:30 smfh.

  • 5/5 Kizzy M. 3 years ago on Google
    Truly enjoyed walking the trail by the pier.

  • 5/5 Gen S. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool

  • 3/5 Breenique J. 3 years ago on Google
    It is what it is

  • 4/5 DJ/PRODUCER LORNE DJUNNYC W. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to sit think and enjoy a brezze early morning

  • 5/5 TONE T. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the fishing 🎣 but to many gate watchers.

  • 5/5 Praxedes R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for family fun get together and more.

  • 4/5 seikh i. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent fishing place. Large parking lot. BBQ spot. Lots of chair. Totally awesome !!!!

  • 4/5 CCC7406 3 years ago on Google
    It's a nice place by the water with a pretty view. It has BBQ grills spread around for groups, cute tables and large parking lot. Very nice hang out.

  • 5/5 Carmela P. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice hang out spot to chill fish or picnic.

  • 5/5 Passionate Travel I. 3 years ago on Google
    It is so beautiful and relaxing. Nice place to go fishing, fly a kite, or just sit back and enjoy the view.

  • 5/5 Stephen A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place hangout to view the Jamaica Bay. Lots of fishermen during the warm months. Accessible by three directions, two of them on a bike path.

  • 5/5 Tiwona J. 3 years ago on Google
    Next to the water beautiful at night during summer

  • 2/5 keith t. 3 years ago on Google
    Lot of flies and flys bugs

  • 5/5 Raj L. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool place to fish, there are also areas to have a picnic, you can bring your grill and BBQ.

  • 5/5 Noman M. 3 years ago on Google
    So nice

  • 5/5 Sharen G. 3 years ago on Google
    It a nice place to go for a picnic

  • 5/5 Musbau S. 3 years ago on Google
    Crowded but peaceful. The breeze from the canal was cool

  • 5/5 Irvin J. 3 years ago on Google
    Its was fun and enjoyable ☺

  • 1/5 joseph s. 3 years ago on Google
    Parking big mistake for closing have the parking space.

  • 4/5 Douglas K. 3 years ago on Google
    It's near the water and there's always a nice breeze blowing. There are plenty of trees and benches to sit on for comfort and there is a restroom/bathroom. It's a nice place to go fishing if you're into that. I almost always stop there along the bike path.

  • 5/5 Jazz D. 3 years ago on Google
    Clean park

  • 3/5 Pennsage W. 2 years ago on Google
    Not much to say about it. A lot of people come here to chill and fish. There is a ton of parking and decent amount of space. The male bathrooms are pretty clean.

  • 5/5 Anthony M. 3 years ago on Google
    Best place to relax and enjoy with a love one

  • 5/5 Avarine D. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoy walking around carnarsie pier which is an amazing experience especially if you are out out early the beautiful sunrise is so refreshing and relaxing that you glow with excitement! Some of the friendly people greets you with confidence and compassion!

  • 5/5 Mark S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to relax and fish

  • 5/5 Hamim M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great environment

  • 4/5 Dora S. 3 years ago on Google
    The day I went, it was very crowded. There was no parking, being crowd

  • 5/5 gerardo c. 3 years ago on Google
    Halfway of my trip

  • 4/5 Rene G. 3 years ago on Google
    Lots of fun & music.. I enjoy with the people, Very friendly people.β›±πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Shenezia s. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place

  • 4/5 Khacia 3 years ago on Google
    Nice spot to hang with the family or meditate... the cool breeze coming from the ocean is refreshing...


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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