Summary
Summers are warm and humid, while winters are cold and damp. As a coastal city, Brooklyn is prone to flooding and sea level rise due to its hydrology constituents. Outdoor recreation opportunities in Brooklyn include visiting Prospect Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Coney Island Beach. Prospect Park is a 585-acre park with a lake, trails, and a zoo. Brooklyn Bridge Park has a 1.3-mile waterfront promenade with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. Coney Island Beach is a popular destination for swimming, sunbathing, and amusement park rides.
Weather Forecast
Brooklyn receives approximately 1207mm of rain per year, with humidity levels near 72% and air temperatures averaging around 13°C. Brooklyn has a plant hardyness factor of 7, meaning plants and agriculture in this region tend to thrive during the non-winter months.
Area Campgrounds
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Fort Wadsworth - Gateway National Rec Area
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Camp Hudson
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Tamarack Campground
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Wiley Post A
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Goldenrod
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Goldenrod Campground
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Walt Whitman Park
Golconda Playground
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park
Van Vorhees Playground