Brooklyn Greenway Initiative – Making The Brooklyn Greenway A Reality

Brooklyn Greenway Initiative is working to build the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway and expand greenways in NYC

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Donate to support Brooklyn Greenway Initiative and greenways across Brooklyn and NYC. We fully operate the Naval Cemetery Landscape.

This #GivingTuesday donate to support Brooklyn Gre

This #GivingTuesday donate to support Brooklyn Greenway Initiative and our programming & stewardship for the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway and advocacy for improving NYC greenway network. Great things are in store for greenways in 2024, and your support will help make that possible. We rely on supporters to fully operate and program the Naval Cemetery Landscape. (See the link in our bio!) #givingtuesday

Have you been here? This relaxing and little-known

Have you been here? This relaxing and little-known space is just off the future Greenway route, past the bike connector that begins/ends at Six Diamonds Park, between Home Depot and Coney Island Creek. The entrance is at the southeast corner of the parking lot.

The Naval Cemetery Landscape is open until 5pm tod

The Naval Cemetery Landscape is open until 5pm today. Starting tomorrow, the NCL will be open 10am-5pm on weekends only until April.

Find the Nature Sacred Bench and journal behind th

Find the Nature Sacred Bench and journal behind the Sacred Grove at the @navalcemeterylandscape, and take a moment to sit, breathe, be present, and enjoy space in nature. Feel free to record your thoughts, observations, and reflections in the journal, or to explore others’ musings as you relax in the shade of our native trees.

Near the beginning of the Brooklyn Greenway (or ne

Near the beginning of the Brooklyn Greenway (or near the end, depending on your perspective) is @shirleychisholmstatepark, 400+ acres of parkland reclaimed from landfill for hiking, picnics, and fishing... and these gorgeous views of Jamaica Bay. There are 10+ miles of asphalt and gravel bicycle trails open year-round. From May to October, you can take out a loaner from one of two bike libraries.

🍂 Some fall color at the junction of the Greenw

🍂 Some fall color at the junction of the Greenway and Canarsie Park connector 🍂