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About McCarren Park

McCarren Park in Brooklyn is a large public urban park spanning 36.49 acres and home to the historic McCarren Park Pool & Play Center. Recognized as an NYC landmark for its bathhouse and pool, the site has a storied past as an outdoor concert venue and a community gathering space. Today, it serves as a flexible event location where seating is typically provided by perimeter bleachers and natural viewing areas around the pool. When planning a visit, consider easy access via subway, limited street parking, and nearby hotels and dining options to make your trip smooth and enjoyable. We’ve got you with practical details and trusted nearby stays and eats to match your plans.

Venue Details: McCarren Park is a public park at 776 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, with the pool entrance at McCarren Pool (768 Lorimer St). The site totals 36.49 acres and features a designated bathhouse and pool area that has hosted concerts in the past. For event planning, there isn’t a formal fixed seating chart; audience seating has historically been provided around the pool perimeter. Transit options include the L train at Bedford Ave and the G train at Nassau Ave, with the pool entrance offering an additional access point. Parking is limited on-street, with some free parking available under the BQE near the park. If you’re staying nearby, consider recommended hotels and dining from trusted partners to make a seamless trip.

Whether you’re organizing a community gathering, a small outdoor performance, or a casual festival, McCarren Park offers a historic, flexible setting in a vibrant Brooklyn neighborhood. For official information and updates, check venue pages and partner resources before you go.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address/access point: 776 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11222 (McCarren Pool entrance).
  • Park size: 36.49 acres (McCarren Park).
  • Venue type: Public urban park with the McCarren Park Pool & Play Center; designated NYC landmark for the bathhouse/pool.
  • Seating/chart: No formal seating chart for park events; seating historically provided by perimeter bleachers around the pool.
  • Capacity history: Original pool capacity was 6,800 swimmers; post-2012 renovation capacity about 1,500 swimmers.
  • Notable events: Outdoor concerts held 2005–2008; final concert by Sonic Youth in 2008; pool used as a concert venue before renovation.
  • Transit: Subway access via L (Bedford Ave) and G (Nassau Ave); pool entrance at 768 Lorimer St for some access points.
  • Parking: Street parking is limited; some free parking under the BQE near McCarren Park.
  • Nearby hotels: Wythe Hotel (80 Wythe Ave, 11249); The Hoxton Williamsburg (97 Wythe Ave, 11249); The William Vale (111 N 12th St, 11249).
  • Renamed/demolished: The pool was not demolished; it was reconfigured and reopened in 2012 as a Pool & Play Center; nearby McCarren Hotel & Pool has since closed.