When you think about parks and wilderness in the state of New York, Brooklyn probably doesn’t come to mind as the most obvious location. And yet, a 407-acre park has just opened along the borough’s Jamaica Bay.
The Shirley Chisholm State Park is a huge chunk of greenery and a pleasing respite from the urban environment with 10 miles of trails, 3.5 miles of waterfront, picnic areas, and free bike rentals. To complete the amazing space, there’s also a beautiful and colorful mural by Danielle Mastrion, commemorating Shirley Chisolm — the first African-American woman elected to Congress, as well as the first to run for president.
