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About Commodore Barry Park

Commodore Barry Park sits on about 10 acres of urban green space at Nassau St. & Park Ave in Brooklyn, NY 11201. This outdoor public park is a flexible event space rather than a traditional concert hall. Seating varies by event, with festival-style layouts, lawn areas, and temporary seating tailored to each show. The park has hosted major events like AfroPunk Brooklyn and the International African Arts Festival, drawing thousands of attendees per day. When you’re planning a visit, think of it as a community hub that can transform for concerts, cultural festivals, and public gatherings.

Whether you’re coming for a one-day festival or a multi-day event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby places to stay and eat. Consider this your insider guide to enjoying Commodore Barry Park like a local.

Commodore Barry Park is not a dedicated concert venue. Instead, it relies on temporary layouts that adapt to each event’s stage setup and audience flow. If you’re driving, plan for street parking or nearby garages, and explore advance options from partners like SpotHero. For rail travelers, the park is accessible via DeKalb Ave corridors, with B, Q, and R trains stopping nearby. After you’ve secured your tickets, you can extend your Brooklyn visit by staying at nearby hotels such as The Tillary Hotel, Hampton Inn Brooklyn Downtown, Brooklyner, Sheraton Brooklyn New York, Hotel Indigo Downtown Brooklyn, and Aloft Brooklyn, and sampling food from nearby restaurants that suit a range of tastes. We’ve got you covered with reliable, easy-access information to make your outing smooth and stress-free.

If you’re planning around a specific event, always check the official event details for the latest venue setup, entry policies, and accessibility options. And remember, secure your seats and plan your day with confidence—you’ve got a guy for that.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Size: about 10.3 acres (≈10 acres) with baseball/softball fields, basketball, football, pools and playgrounds.
  • Location/Address: Nassau St. and Park Ave, between Navy St and N. Elliot Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
  • Venue type: Outdoor public park; not a dedicated concert venue; seating is festival-style per event and not permanent.
  • Seating chart: No fixed seating chart; arrangements depend on the event (e.g., stages, lawns, temporary seating).
  • Parking: No on-site lot; parking generally via street parking or nearby garages; advance parking options exist (e.g., SpotHero).
  • Transit: Served by nearby DeKalb Ave transit corridors; commonly accessed via B, Q, and R trains at DeKalb Ave.
  • Nearby hotels: Several hotels are within a short distance in Downtown Brooklyn/Fort Greene, e.g., The Tillary Hotel, Hampton Inn Brooklyn Downtown, Brooklyner, Sheraton Brooklyn New York, Hotel Indigo Downtown Brooklyn, Aloft Brooklyn.
  • Notable events hosted: AfroPunk Festival (Brooklyn edition historically at Commodore Barry Park) and International African Arts Festival; attendance for some events has been reported around 9,000–10,000 per day.
  • Renamed/demolished: Formerly City Park; renamed Commodore Barry Park in 1951; not demolished.