Mariner's Marsh Park

This place is actually really beautiful and a great place to see birds and native flora. The easiest way to get in (or out) is on Holland through a gate at the end of a small park that is hard to find. The neighborhood is not fancy but It didn’t seem dangerous. We discovered another exit on the far end of the park that lets you off in the middle of nowhere.nUpon entering in a little bit you will come upon a green trail and a red trail. I recommend either trail but not crossing over the old railroad tracks because it’s ungroomed and full of thorns! We wasted quite a bit of time on that part of the red trail.nI recommend staying on the wider, groomed trails at first and then walking around the ponds where it is really beautiful. We saw a huge snapping turtle in the pond.nIn 2 hours we also saw a few deer, many birds, and maybe two people in the distance.nIt might be a little soggy depending upon the season so choose your shoes appropriately.

This park is amazing to take some pictures as long as you go with friends and wear pants and boots it's a amazing place

The lack of safety inside, especially deep in there, is an exaggeration. I’ve been in there dozens of times, even at night, and never saw anyone up to no good. In fact only one time I saw a person. Some old dude taking nature photos. It’s an immense ecosystem and I marvel each time I go in there that I’m in NYC. Mariners Marsh Park is a must visit for urban nature lovers in my opinion.

So much potential, and so little of it is actually fulfilled. They really need to do something about it and turn it into a place you can feel safe to go to. Also some cleaning and some construction work will really do magic to this place.

Amazing park