Quite the Urban, warehouse, park, vibe! Right outside the park is a Key Lime Pie takeout!! Absolutely beautiful sunsets. A quite area reminding me of the rowhomes in Baltimore! ONLY negative....not easy to get to, train bus, and bike. I'm sure it's a positive for the residents!!!

Small park, not too busy with a great view of the Statue of Liberty. A good starting point for a stroll around Red Hook. As a bonus there is really good key lime pie shop close by.

In 1776, this was the westernmost position in George Washington's failed plan to prevent the British occupying New York City. He had a defensive work constructed here, called Fort Defiance. It harassed the British Navy but an unfavorable wind proved more effective at delaying them. Even so, the British managed the largest amphibious landing of the war leading to what is known both as the Battle of Brooklyn and Battle of Long Island. After several bloody standoffs and the Maryland 400 sacrificing itself (see the Maryland Monument in Prospect Park https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/B073/highlights/19641) to protect Washington's retreat, the army fled across the East River to fight another day. The ice photos are from 2012. I have also paddled here several times over the years in my own kayaks or those of HarborLAB.org and as a guide for Manhattan Kayak Company. There are few places to safely land in this part of the city and this mixed sand and gravel beach is one of them.

a great place to drop in a fishing line, hang out and get to know some of the locals here in Red Hook! then watch the sunset...at times of the year the sun aligns to light the Statue of Liberty's torch before the sun dips below the horizon! the most amazing sunsets are to be had here either way!! just about every fish that inhabits the eastern coast can be had in the waters off of New York.

If the sun were shining I would give it 5 stars. Lovely spot juting out into lower NY Harbor. I would make the effort to visit. Red Hook will always be a sea town. It area will give you a feeling of an older NY waterfront.

I love this 💎 in Red Hook. It isn't a big park but the views are amazing. I come here every time I'm in Red Hook. Sometimes they have events here, such as the race with homemade boats. The other day I even saw some kids jumping in the water. It is also very dog friendly.

I was surprised to see so many people out enjoying this park. Seems like an up and coming neighborhood. The pier offered the perfect place for my daughter to see the Statue of Liberty from afar. Wish there wasn't construction obstructing the vote of the city. All in all it was a great place to take a quick break on a road trip and seemed to be well loved by locals. Even saw some kids & dogs playing in the water at a tiny beach.

Cool spot that’s bound to be less crowded than your major Manhattan-based vistas. Tucked behind the old shipping/store houses is a nice trail which ends with a well-built pier. There’s a few information plaques for those who are interested - benches line the pier for those seeking some rest and a view.

A great secret place to see Ms liberty. Battery park was crazy crowed with no parking in site. So we went got sandwiches at ocky Bodega and they gave us this gem!

Louis Valentino Jr Park and Pier is a great place to relax alone or connect with a few friends. There is a pier at this location. The park isn't large at all. I enjoyed the natural environment and sitting at the waterfront. I believe it to be very relaxing and a wonderful place to think, meditation, Tai Chi, prayer, or for reading a book. It's also great for photos and for artists.

This place is my family's favorite spot to enjoy eating, talking, and a little walk. I can see Lady Liberty from a distance.

Who knew that amongst this industrial wasteland and forever under construction area that there is this super cute little pier. Statue of Liberty is just across the way. Like right there. Feels almost like you can touch it! This pier has lots of potential...

Fun hidden park in RedHook. Lots of industrial decay. A unique view on Lower Manhattan and the Statue. If you are nearby, it's worth a stop in. Public transport stops aren't too close, but there is a Citi bike station just outside the park

Visit on a clear day, the view across Buttermilk Channel to the Statue of liberty is unobstructed and this spot affords a great view of the upper harbor, the Staten Is. Ferry and shipping to the Atlantic basin where the cruise ships dock. Hidden new york gem, there's a crab house or two within walking distance... Fort Defiance Red Hook lane heritage trail marker

Wonderful views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. Go to Steve's key lime pie and enjoy a walk to the waterfront museum. It's like a pier in a seaside village...but in the middle of NYC. Great place to bring your dog.

One of the less visited public areas of the city. Usually free of tourists. Kinda hipstery sometimes. Nice views of the Statue of Liberty 🗽 and a short walk to IKEA where you can take a ferry ⛴️

Great views. Lady liberty and the Manhattan skyline are very visible. Bring binoculars for a even better view. Forget mine lol.

A decent place for small and medium sized friendly dogs and to mingle and get great exercise on the grounds. People used the grounds for picnic in the Summer. You can see the Statue of Liberty in the distance. Some cruise ships dock in the area for one day. There is a Pier, a small beach area to go canoeing in the warm weather. A pizzeria is across the street, No restrooms in the Pier area except at the Pizzeria. Food Bazaar, a large supermarket chain about 5 blocks away has bathrooms.

Reasonable waterside park with a pier and nice views of the Statue of Liberty, but could benefit from a few added amenities.

That location is located in red hook area in Brooklyn. Near to Manhattan you can come on your car bike parking easily available also nyc ferry come and drop you near this area good sea food restaurants and bars in red hook area good area for family and kids Statue of Liberty view is very close and also Manhattan skyline people come to do picnics good playground area dog friendly area

Brooklyn hidden gem. Beautiful scenery to the statue of liberty and the city. Great place to go for a walk, a beer, or kayaking.

I used to come here after work with my coworkers' summer evenings. One of the best if not the best view of the Statue of Liberty. Great Spot.

Hidden gem spot along the waterfront in Brooklyn, New York. This park offers a delightful escape from the bustling city plus sunset views 🌅

Amazing view of the Statue of Liberty! This is the closest you can get to it on land in NYC! It's about 1.5 miles away and can be photographed with a nice zoom lens or even modern phones! You get a head on view, not the back of it like from NJ! If you are coming in the evening, the statue lights up! It's absolutely exhilarating!

The weather was good.. the air was nice(soft sea water smells) friendly people a child events were even going on. Was out there with my 3 youngest kids... they enjoyed the day there as well

Wonderful views of Lady Liberty and all the boats sailing past. Today was hot but the breeze off the water was delicious. The pier and park were very clean.

This place is at the dead end near large construction area and not so great area. Parking is limited unless you want to park in a no parking area and are going to be there for just a few minutes. As we were walking to the end of the pier, my wife came across a gentleman that appeared to be using a hypodermic needle for unknown reasons. We did see people fishing off the pier as well as some families riding bikes through the area but nobody else really just hanging around. The one reason we went here though was for a nice, quick shot of the Statue of Liberty as we were leaving town. We did take some pictures there with just our phones, but you can get some great shots with a higher end camera if you dare to do so.

Nice little beach and a good view of the New York skyline, great view of the statue of liberty.

I used to live in Red Hook bout three decades ago, where this park is located. My kids and I would love to hang out at this spot when it was first created. But BOY has it become more beautiful!! There was a crowd of multi-diverse people thoroughly enjoying the sunny afternoon. Young children and their parents, many teenagers, and older folk like me ( I'm 69 yrs old), lots of playful dogs, and millennials were having lots of fun, smiling, and just enjoying this very pretty park. I took a panoramic video of this sweet spot to share with my adult kids so they can see how greatly the park has been improved, inviting them to come back here and picnic with me soon. DEFINITELY worth the trip🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩.

Now surrounded by industrial, residential, and historic buildings, Valentino Pier was once the site of an active shipping industry. In the 1600s, the Red Hook district was settled by the Dutch. As the land became more developed and the population grew, the shipping industry began to take form. With the growth of the New York Harbor and accompanying changes on the waterfront, Red Hook became one of the nation’s premier shipping centers in the 19th century. This pier is a reminder of the shipping industry that once occupied the waters of the Buttermilk Channel and the Upper New York Harbor. This park was named in honor of firefighter and Parks lifeguard Louis J. Valentino, Jr. (1958 – 1996). Over the years, Valentino lived and studied in a number of Brooklyn neighborhoods, including Sacred Heart St. Stephens in Red Hook, Xaverian High School in Bay Ridge, and St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights. He then fulfilled his lifelong aspiration to become a firefighter, joining the New York City Fire Department in 1984. Valentino first served with Engine Company 281, where he battled fires for two years. He then moved on to Ladder Company 147, where he served until 1993, when he was accepted to the elite Rescue Company 2 in Crown Heights—joining the ranks of the city’s most experienced and versatile firefighters. Valentino was twice cited for his bravery, in 1987 and 1990. On February 5, 1996, Valentino lost his life while searching for wounded firefighters in a three-alarm blaze in an illegal Flatlands garage. Louis Valentino, Jr. Park and Pier preserves the memory of a man who demonstrated selfless devotion to fighting fires and saving lives. Louis Valentino, Jr. Park and Pier was originally built in 1996 by the City’s Economic Development Corporation before becoming a city park in 1999. From the pier can be seen the Statue of Liberty, Governor’s Island, Manhattan’s skyline, Staten Island, and the New York Harbor. Other parks and attractions nearby include Red Hook Recreation Area/Red Hook Pool, The Waterfront Museum and Showboat Barge, and Beard Street Pier.

One of the bests night time view of the Statue of liberty I have seen from land. Can checkout Manhattan and Newark skyline from the pier, also the Verrazano bridge at night looks nice with the lights. Small green lawn that would be a good place for a picnic, but might be to busy to sunbath or nap on. A small beach next to pier where I saw people letting there dogs play, which I loved to see.

Service was great. Food quality was very good view of upper ny bay were out standing

Beautiful & Calm. Unique up close view of NY Harbor. Also, live folk music. Nice turn out. Good community feeling. Also, free kayaking available.

There are beautiful view of Lower Manhattan, Jersey City, & the Statue of Liberty here. Having Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pies next to this gorgeous park is an added bonus.