Manhattan Beach Park

Highlights

Dana Borell Garden

What was here before? Manhattan Beach was the site of a self-contained summer resort on 500 acres of salt marsh built in 1876 by real estate developer and railroad… Read More

Manhattan Beach - Horseshoe Crabs in New York City Parks

Every May and June, horseshoe crabs emerge from the Atlantic Ocean onto Manhattan Beach. Female horseshoe crabs arrive on the beach to lay their eggs, with their male… Read More

Pat Parlato Playground

Pat Parlato (1926-1988), was a life-long Brooklyn resident and a Parks employee for more than 17 years. As a part of the maintenance staff at Manhattan Beach,… Read More