Domino Park

On the Grid : Domino Park

"Domino Park completely redefines the Williamsburg waterfront. Designed by the same landscape firm who developed The High Line, Domino sits right on the East River with amazing views of Manhattan. The park stretches for .25 mile with a lot of space to spread out and relax. It also includes a water feature, children's playground, beach volleyball, bocce courts, faux grass, a taco stand by Danny Meyer (Shake Shack, Gramercy Tavern) and more. Many of the structural elements are from the original Domino Sugar factory which occupied the lot prior." - Swords-Smith

10 Best Mother-daughter Trips on a Budget

"A waterfront park in Brooklyn ideal for budget-friendly picnics and relaxed afternoons, offering scenic views and informal recreation along the riverfront." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"The landscape architects of James Corner Field Operations led the design of Manhattan’s High Line and more recently masterminded this playful public space that debuted in summer 2018. It stretches for a quarter mile along the East River in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood at the former site of the Domino sugar refinery. Guests entering at the north end are greeted by a Japanese pine garden and the Artifact Walk, a five-block-long, raised walkway framed by over 30 large-scale pieces of salvaged factory machinery. Other park features include a picnic area; an urban beach with chaise lounges; two bocce courts; a dog run; and a playground with elements inspired by the sugar refining process. At the end of the waterfront walkway, there’s a food kiosk called Tacocina—the first Brooklyn operation from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group."

"My friend and I walked down to the water at Domino Park and just caught up, which was really lovely. As we were walking, we encountered a food cart that was giving out free samples of vegan ice cream. It was good. I didn’t even know it was vegan. I’ve had some vegan ice cream before and it’s not all good. This was good. I wish I remembered the name of the cart."

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Continues to Violate New York’s Cashless Ban Law - Eater NY

"Earlier this month, the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection shared a list with Eater of other food businesses with complaints filed against them for allegedly violating the city’s cashless ban law. In addition to Van Leeuwen, the list also includes businesses such as Roberta’s Pizza Domino Park (fined $1,000)." - Emma Orlow