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PARK FACT:
The female horseshoe crabs that arrive on Dyker Beach every May and June lay up to 20,000 tiny olive green eggs in a hole for the male horseshoe crabs to fertilize.
Dyker Beach Park
86 St., Belt Pkwy. bet. Bay 8 St., 14 Ave., and 7 Ave.
Brooklyn
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 216.66
Highlights
Anthony Mosomillo Memorial Courts
The Anthony Mosomillo Courts, located within Dyker Beach Park at Bay Eighth Street and Cropsey Avenue, are named for Police Officer Anthony Mosomillo (1962-1998), who was… Read More
Dyker Beach Ballfields
As early as 1639, Dutch settlers bought land from the Canarsie Native Americans in the neighborhood now known as Dyker Heights. By 1657, the area was annexed as part of… Read More
Dyker Beach Park - Horseshoe Crabs in New York City Parks
Every May and June, horseshoe crabs emerge from the Narrows and Gravesend Bay onto Dyker Beach. Female horseshoe crabs arrive on the beach to lay their eggs, with their… Read More
Dyker Beach Playground
Dyker Beach Playground, located within Dyker Beach Park, is a popular gathering place for the Dyker Heights community. As early as 1639, Dutch settlers bought land from… Read More
Directions to Dyker Beach Park
Know Before You Go
The baseball field is currently closed for installation of a state-of-the-art lighting system. Recreational lighting greatly increases the amount of time the field is usable on a year-round basis, and will make more playing time available to permitted teams.
Thank you for your patience as we improve your park.
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2011
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