Canarsie Pier

I can only give a limited review since I came at night.
It was a cold, windy night in Brooklyn. I happened to be in Queens when the message came through. 2 of the coolest guys ever were looking for little old me?! Nah, it couldn’t be! We’re working now, come through, Ova Heeya! They said!
So I schooled Stevie & kidnapped him in my car & off we went into the cold dark night over to Canarsie Pier. So glad I did! Even though it was night time there was still people milling about but I was safe. I was with my boys V. U, J. C & that Dayum overprotective Stevie! I know he only came out that night to watch over me. Yeah Stevie I peeped your hold card! LOL
How many people can say they had a GREAT time hanging with some new friends in a dark parking lot? I can! Thanks for the memories guys!

I’m was born and raised in Brooklyn and I had never been here. I came with my mom and her husband on the way back from Thanksgiving dinner. We only stayed a few minutes but I saw some people fishing and that was cool to see. Although, I’m sure they are not going to eat the fish, I know I wouldn’t. The pier has some seating. I also saw a plane fly over (JFK is not too far away). It wasn’t crowded at all but I heard that it gets really crowded during the summer month, which is understandable. I’d like to come back when it’s warmer.

Good fishing pier, with one tiny problem, I rarely saw someone catch a respectful fish here. If you are ok with small king fish and some herrings, you will find what you are looking for here. But if you are into serious fish, that you do not need to measure to know if they are in the right size, maybe there are better fishing spots (But not as comfortable).
The pier is huge, with many fishing spots and many places to place your fishing equipment and comfortable seating. On weekends there is a track that sell food and coffee. If you prefer to fish alone, come very early in the morning, I heard that even the fishing is better.

I am not a big fan of pier fishing, I prefer the boat or the shore, but this location is perfect for someone who want to fish in convenience place, where you can park your car near by, and you can even find seats and a fence to lean your rode on.
There are many fishermen on the pier, but it is huge so there is enough space for everybody.
But even if you are not a fisherman, it can be fun just to seat on one of the many benches here, and watch the water and the fisherman trying their luck.
Fishing while airplanes arriving to JFK above you, what can be cooler that that?
I went here on a Tuesday afternoon, so it wasn’t crowded at all. I am not sure about the weekend.

What an awesome spot. I’ve driven by the pier a few times but never went until today. It’s located right off of the Belt Parkway, the Rockway Blvd exit. There are plenty of concrete benches all the way around the railing that surrounds the pier. Plenty of parking spaces too. Parking is free and open from 8 am to 2 am. There’s a Park Office off to the right as soon as you enter. There are also some port o johns there which is convenient. There are also some picnic tables with some grills as well which is cool.
Plenty of fishers, and a few couples.
Nice place to watch sunsets and sunrises. Also connected by a bike and walk path.

Either you love the fresh air blowing in from Jamaica Bay, the perfect fishing spot for urban rodders, the families picnicking under the sparse trees, and the reopened bathrooms, or you don’t bother stopping here often.
The fish haven’t been safe to eat since 1920 when the bay was a sewage dump for a rapidly growing city, but there are plenty to catch and throw back. Further out on the island this kind of spot could have been a financial success with marina, restaurants, retail and romantic walkways. But, right here that never worked, and so this landfill construct remains the place where Rockaway Boulevard dead ends at the water’s edge.
Gruff charm and a cool breeze.

Very peaceful and beautiful in the evening. Tonight I just wanted to just steal away for some quiet me time to gather my thoughts. It feels so good there in the evening during the summertime because you get a nice, cool breeze.
This place is a favorite spot for avid fishermen and wannabes lol… those are the one who act like they know about fishing but don’t. There is ample parking spaces available for lots of people. There is several tables and benches all over the pier to accommodate everyone. There is also a picnic area to get your grill on if you want to.
I make sure that use the bathroom prior to coming here so that I don’t have need to use the portable toilet. The scenic view is very nice to look at. The pier is pretty cool to hang out, chat and just relax like I did tonight.

Very beautiful at night. Families are there fishing, couples are bonding and others are just relaxing. It’s a very peaceful place. No loud music playing. I’ve never smelled weed at this location. I just think it’s a great place to go if you are in the area. Airplanes fly overhead constantly because the airports are nearby but they don’t fly low enough to disturb everyone.
The restrooms are filthy!

Perfect and beautiful, a great getaway. Parking is generous and free 8a-​2a with always a spot. The lively regulars are mostly fishermen & elderly enjoying the cool ocean breezes. Sights are notably the personal out which ply Jamaica Bay under the planes in & oit of JFK. Easy access right off the Belt Parkway at the Rockaway Pkwy exit from both directions.

I was only here for a short time, just stopped because I was in the area.
Yes, I’ll say it’s run down and there isn’t much to see… maybe, yes, it’s dirty BUT it’s a part of NY. After most of NY has been knocked down and turned into condos and huge buildings made of glass without any artistic delights (no carvings, no gargoyles, nothing) it’s really nice to see something that’s not so perfect. This is a place to stop and just stare at the water purely for the nostalgic feel of somewhere in NY.
No, don’t go out of your way to go here. No, don’t make this one of the spots you frequent. No, this isn’t the place to stop if you need to go to the bathroom. Nope, it’s not your first date either. But if you happen to be in the area, want to wait out the legendary belt parkway parking lot and it’s a nice afternoon… just sit and gaze at the water a bit, it’s inspiring. it’s quiet.
Be inspired. Visit at least once.

For a century Canarsie Pier has been a popular fishing spot and a place to play dominoes and picnic or barbecue. I used to go crabbing there as a kid. It lost a bit of local flavor but got some renovations including a playground after it got sucked into Gateway National Park in the 70’s. In the 80’s & 90’s the upscale restaurant Abbracciamento’s tried in vain to fancy up the pier. But Canarsie isn’t Freeport and boaters didn’t park and dine there enough. For years the pier has been without even a bait shop or concession stand and it doesn’t seem to matter. It’s simply a nice public space on the bay.

I use to love this pier… No more… Restrooms closed, port a potties nasty as a sewage plant as the waste goes in… Feces and urine Everywhere… Walls, toilets and floors. I would post pics but I don’t think anyone could stomach them… The worker in the office, yes she is really rude and said there is nothing she can do and to deal with or leavedon’t worry we’re gone… I will be making some formal complaints though… You can bet on that!!!

This is not my favorite pier. It is off the Belt Parkway exit 13. Alot of people fish, grill and hangout here. Few tourists come out here. Mainly people who live in the area or in another borough come here. There are plenty views of the bay and you can plenty of fresh air. If you like to fish I highly recommend this place. I am not fisher so this is why I give it 3 stars and I agree with some of the reviews on revitalizing the pier alittle bit.

Waiting for Spring to try and catch some fish.

For those who are not familiar with Canarsie Pier, it’s off the Belt Parkway EXIT 13 Rockaway Parkway. To sum it up in a few words this place can use a modern revitalization which would bring more revenue, people and fun to this great space. Me and my family decided to have a BBQ here, which the parks department do supply charcoal grills (old, broke, I would not DARE use) if you do not have your own. However, I did see people use their grills and some even brought their own pots/​pan of which they put on top of the grill and cooked their food… Yes, it made me go hhhmmm but It worked for them! If you don’t get there early you will bake in the sun and be covered with dirt in order to get somewhat of a decent space. You will see plenty of people fishing, digging for clams and flying their kites. This past summer every weekend they offered FREE Kayaking which I must say was absolutely beautiful as most other places were charging! The water was very shallow for those who can’t swim (like me) or afraid of ocean water (like me) and you MUST wear a life vest.

This is a Rockway Parkway Bound L– Train–
We have all heard this Staccato Statement studdered, barely audible, through the rusty L train speakers—
Nowadays The L train has changed– its clean inside– But its still makes the same trip to … CANARSIE–
This pier is located in the Gateway National Rec Area– and this has got to be one of the least scenic spots of this sick park.
Its basically, no its actually about ¾ parking lot with a periphery containing a walk way with people fishing, necking, and otherwise acting hopeless.
Its a place where peolpe go to read the paper in their cars next to other people reading the paper in their cars.