Dyker Beach Park was a long time coming. The park was born after the assemblage of eight pieces of land which took 40 years to accomplish. Through the years, Dyker Beach Park has evolved into a lively park brimming with many sports facilities. Located on the grounds are baseball, football, and soccer fields, as well as basketball and tennis courts. There’s even a golf course on the premises. The facilities aren’t the only thing that make Dyker Beach Park so amazing. The crown jewel is its location. Residing in Brooklyn, New York, Dyker Beach is close to an immense number of attractions, landmarks, and restaurants.

 

Things to Do

Luna Park

Dyker Beach Park - Travel - Hotels4TeamsYou may have heard of the famous Brooklyn neighborhood and boardwalk known as Coney Island. This amusing landmark has been a centerpiece of Brooklyn for decades. The boardwalk is home to a couple thrill rides that your team would love, but since 2010 Coney Island has been the site of something even more exciting. Luna Park is a new amusement park located along the Coney Island beach and boardwalk. Rides for all ages and preferences can be found here. Those who are searching for an adrenaline rush have multiple options available to them. Zoom through the air on coasters like the Coney Island Cyclone or Thunderbolt. Race your friends around the go-kart track at Coney Island Raceway. Or get launched into the atmosphere by the Sling Shot.

If you like your rides just a little bit tamer, you’ll be pleased with what Luna Park offers. Less intense roller coasters like Steeplechase and Wild River provide riders with just enough intensity while not going overboard. Not every ride needs to get your heart pumping to the max. Sometimes you just want to have a little fun without the adrenaline rush. You have plenty of moderate and mild thrill rides to help round out your park-going experience. No boardwalk is complete without a collection of games. Luna Park has amassed a solid selection of fun games like Whac A Mole and Basketball EXTREME. The park even has an arcade! Multiple dining options are available and can be found all over the park. Group rates are offered for groups of 20 or larger. 1000 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224

 

MCU Park

Taking your team to a minor league baseball game would be a homerun. Taking them to what Fox News called “the most fun ballpark in America” would be a grand slam. Fortunately you have the opportunity to do just that if you bring your team to MCU Park. Home of the Brooklyn Cyclones, a short-season A affiliate of the New York Mets, this talented team has seen many of its players called up to the major leagues. MCU Park is close to Coney Island and Luna Park, so you can spend a day at the amusement park and then head to a ball game at night. As you would expect from a ball park, MCU Park serves delicious baseball fare, the highlight of which is the hotdog. A night out at MCU Park will be a highpoint of your team’s trip to Brooklyn. 1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224

 

Kings Plaza

New York City certainly has no shortage of shopping malls throughout the five boroughs. While you have a lot of options, there’s one that offers guests a lot of shops and is close by Dyker Beach Park. A mall made for royalty, Kings Plaza has something for everyone. Walk around its two floors and browse at over 120 shops and five anchor stores. Whether you’re looking to add to your wardrobe or are in the market for a cool gadget, Kings Plaza has what you want.

Besides the diverse accumulation of stores, what makes Kings Plaza such a viable attraction is its simplicity. It requires minimal planning and you can allow your team to split up and explore whatever they want, giving you a break from having to chaperone a team. The dining options are plentiful as well and provide shoppers with a mix of fast food and sit down eateries. 5100 Kings Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11234

 

UA Sheepshead Bay Stadium 14 IMAX & RPX

Enjoy an immersive movie experience at UA Sheepshead Bay Stadium 14 IMAX & RPX. The theater plays 14 movies daily, all of which have multiple showings. You’ll find most of the current Hollywood hits at UA Sheepshead. Depending on the movie you go to see, you may have the option to watch it in an IMAX theater. The cinema guarantees that you and your team will have a great time. Dig into some popcorn and candy and buckle up for an exciting cinematic thriller. 3907 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11235

 

Brooklyn Bridge

You’ve seen it countless times in movies and TV shows. The Brooklyn Bridge is an iconic landmark of New York City. The bridge connects Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn and has been a key piece of the New York City skyline since 1883. Many people walk across the bridge every year. You can be one of them courtesy of the pedestrian path. You need to cross this off your bucket list while you’re in Brooklyn for a tournament at Dyker Beach Park. Witness breathtaking views of the city and the East River as you stroll across this famous bridge. Remember to take a lot of pictures so you can show everyone back home and so you have a keepsake of one of America’s most prestigious bridges. The Brooklyn Bridge is wheelchair accessible and there’s no cost to walk across it. Near 4 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

 

Brooklyn Escape Room

Try your hand at something completely different than any other attraction on this list at Brooklyn Escape Room. Choose from three fully immersive rooms. Shelter R places you in a bunker. You’ve been living there to survive, but after you find out that the bunker’s oxygen source is depleting, you need to break out before there’s no air left. In The Haunted, your team decides to explore a sinister house in an attempt to uncover its dark secret.

The final room, Medieval Dungeon has you locked away, waiting for the executioner. Your only hope for survival is to escape before he shows up. All three of these rooms pose a unique challenge and regardless of which one your team decides to try, you can count on them having a blast. If you bring 18 or more people to Brooklyn Escape Room, they will take up to 10% off of your ticket prices. 594 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

 

Pier 2 Roller Rink

Breathe some fresh air as you skate around at Pier 2 Roller Rink. This outdoor, seasonal roller rink is located in Brooklyn Bridge Park, so you have a great view of the East River and city skyline while you skate around. Not the best skater? Don’t worry. Pier 2 has skate aids to help you keep your balance on the rink. Skate rentals are also available for a nominal fee. Group packages are offered and are a great way to save some money if your team wants to go skating. 150 Furman St, Pier 2, Brooklyn, NY 11201

 

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Places to Eat

Casa Edesia

If you surveyed 100 kids and asked them to pick their favorite kind of food, the top two would undoubtedly be American and Italian. That’s exactly what you get at Casa Edesia. This eclectically decorated restaurant serves a lot of classics. From appetizers like chicken wings to mozzarella sticks and entrees like pizza, pasta, hamburgers, and steaks, Casa Edesia is a number one pick for places to eat. 2006 Cropsey Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214

 

Grand Sichuan House

Dyker Beach Park - Travel - Hotels4TeamsChinese food is the most popular Asian cuisine in the country and a big kid favorite due to the variety of dishes available. Another well liked restaurant near Dyker Beach Park is Grand Sichuan House. Like most Chinese restaurants, Grand Sichuan’s menu is comprised of a ton dishes. Between chicken, beef, shrimp, and vegetable meals, you have plenty of options already. Once you factor in the appetizers, fried rice, and noodle dishes, you are going to need some time to figure out what you want to eat. 8701 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209

 

Burger Bistro

Nothing hits the spot like a hot, juicy hamburger. After working up an appetite at Dyker Beach Park, go and get one at Burger Bistro. This burger joint is devoted to customizing burgers just the way you like it. Pick what kind of patty you want from a list that includes beef, turkey, bison, tuna, and more. Then, put on whatever toppings, cheese, and sauce that catch your eye. Finally, decide which bun you want to nestle all those tasty ingredients between. The end product will most likely be a towering burger filled with all kinds of delicious toppings. 7217 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209

 

Ichigo Sushi

While Chinese is the reigning champ of Asian cuisine, Japanese has been rising in the ranks over the past decade. This is evident by the countless number of Japanese and sushi restaurants not only in Brooklyn, but all over the country. Ichigo Sushi is a Japanese restaurant near Dyker Beach Park that serves up a huge variety of Japanese meals. You can get your fix of sushi or sashimi or enjoy a show with your dinner as you watch a hibachi chef fling your food around as they grill it up to perfection. 7308 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209

 

The fact that Dyker Beach Park is located in Brooklyn, New York, is nothing short of amazing. The biggest city in the country is certainly an ideal destination to take your team. There’s more than enough to do in one trip just in the surrounding area of Brooklyn. If you do want to explore Manhattan and the other boroughs, all you have to do is hop on the bus or subway and you’ll be in another part of the city before you know it.