Salt Marsh Nature Center

A Hidden Gem

A little known gem in New York are the salt marshes in the area known as the "Flat Lands" (Avenue U subway station, then walk or get a bus). The area is a nature reserve featuring nesting Osprey, hero...

A nice nature gateway in the middle of Brooklyn

Awesome time, the trail isn't too long but gives you a sense you are outside of the city. Has many birds and wild flowers to observe and enjoy. Definitely wirth a couple of hours of your time to visit...

An Easy, Pleasant Walk

It’s a nice trail, but needs a sign at the entrance, to the left of the nature center, with a simple trail map so you know it curves back around to the beginning. (There’s a sign for a trail on the ot...

A bit of nature

The centre is closed but the trail open. I was here on Boxing Day, there were a few dog walkers, photographers and families making the most of the sunshine and solitude.

Natural retreat withing hectic Brooklyn

I visit this place at least every week, sometimes daily. Perfect for medication, inspiration, or just for exercises and daily walks. A must - for nature lovers