Commodore Barry Park

Commodore Barry Park is a 30-acre public space in Brooklyn featuring baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, and playgrounds along the East River waterfront. The facility offers visitors access to diverse recreational spaces and resting areas with water views.

The park was named after John Barry, an Irish American naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and became a leader of the early U.S. Navy. This naming honors an important figure in American maritime history.

The park serves as a gathering place for the local community, where people participate in outdoor film screenings, concerts, and seasonal events throughout the year. These regular programs shape the social rhythm of the neighborhood.

The park is located at the intersection of Flushing Avenue and North Elliot Place with restrooms and parking available for visitors. Its central location makes it easily accessible by public transportation.

Visitors can watch boats moving along the East River from the waterfront areas while taking in the distant Manhattan skyline. This combination of river activity and city views creates an unexpected pause in the Brooklyn urban landscape.