Shirley Chisholm State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(718) 277-2420
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 405 acres, Shirley Chisholm State Park lies in Kings County, about 4 miles east of New York.
Visitors come for biking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Park | 2026 Bike Library Season April 30 - November 1 Come enjoy our free bike loan program and explore 10 miles of car-free paths and amazing vistas! Come connect with nature, get some exercise and have fun. All you have to do is sign in and leave an ID. We'll provide you with a Library bike and helmet for up to 2 hours for your adventure inside the park! Bike Loans Season: April 30 - November 1 Thursdays - Sundays, weather permitting (Weather hotline (718) 277-2420 ext. 6) First Ride Out - 10am Last Ride Out - 4pm or 1 hour before last entry into park | ||
Official wording
The park is open year round, 8:00 am - dusk.
2026 Bike Library Season April 30 - November 1 Come enjoy our free bike loan program and explore 10 miles of car-free paths and amazing vistas! Come connect with nature, get some exercise and have fun. All you have to do is sign in and leave an ID. We'll provide you with a Library bike and helmet for up to 2 hours for your adventure inside the park! Bike Loans Season: April 30 - November 1 Thursdays - Sundays, weather permitting (Weather hotline (718) 277-2420 ext. 6) First Ride Out - 10am Last Ride Out - 4pm or 1 hour before last entry into park
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Bike Library | Free · walk-in |
| Environmental education programs | Free |
Official wording
Park Admission NO Vehicle Use Fee! Bike Library free! Environmental education programs free!
New York park passes
- Empire Pass — from $80. Unlimited day-use vehicle entry at most State Parks and DEC facilities (one vehicle at a time) Details
- Golden Park Program — free. Free vehicle entry on non-holiday weekdays for NY residents 62+ Details
- Access Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY residents with disabilities Details
- Lifetime Liberty Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY resident veterans and Gold Star parents, spouses, children Details
- Every Kid Outdoors (NPS 4th-grade pass) — free. Free entry for 4th grade students Details
From the New York state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-800-456-2267
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
• Please leave your dogs and pets at home
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
BikingFishingHikingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Rules and permits
Please help us take care of this wonderful park and respect the rules:: • Place all trash and recycling in the proper containers
- No smoking
- No grilling or fires
- No balloons or kites
- No E-bikes or scooters
- Please leave your dogs and pets at home
- Please keep wildlife wild! Do not feed the birds or waterfowl, gather plants or pick flowers
- Large groups, including schools, must reach out to obtain a park use permit for their visit.
The Park Offers: • 10 miles of biking and hiking trails - please stay on the trails!
- Bike Library with loaner bikes for park patrons of all ages.
- Gorgeous waterfront access on Penn Pier, Hendrix Creek Patio, and Fountain Pier
- Picnicking at tables throughout the park and the Fountain Sky bowl
- Environmental Education including public guided hikes, fishing clinics, kayaking, and school and scout field trips.
Getting there
- Address
- Mailing Address: 950 Fountain Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11239 - Nearest town
- New York — about 4 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.6460, -73.8653
- Phone
- (718) 277-2420
Entrances
- Fountain Ave. Entrance
- Penn Ave. Entrance
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Fountain Ave. Entrance: 950 Fountain Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11239 Penn Ave. Entrance: 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue (also known as 1750 Granville Payne Avenue) Brooklyn, NY 11239
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New York State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- NY State Parks 'All Locations' park finder (server-rendered, ?page=N)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology