Neighborhood Spotlight: Sunset Park

Hey Footy Fam,

We’re here to tell you about another one of our amazing fields, this one’s in Sunset Park, right along the water.

The Field: 

What on the surface seems like just another field in a typical NYC park, Sunset Park is anything but. The whole park sits on top of a hill, the tallest in the surrounding area for miles, which gives you a breathtaking view of the city skyline. Sunset or high-noon, it doesn’t matter.

The field itself is in good condition. It’s all turf with goals at the field, good lines, and a fairly tall fence so even the most misguided shots won’t dovetail into some poor family’s picnic. If you’ve been playing for any amount of time in NYC, the field should be a familiar sight.

The Neighborhood:

Down below the Red Hook inlet, Sunset Park is surrounded by quiet streets, on the border of where the city goes from urban to suburban, but with the best of both worlds. No crowds, low noise, beautiful parks, and easy parking side by side with great bars, easy public transportation, and some of the best food around.

To start it off, let me tell you about one of my favorite spots, Judy’s

Judy’s: You know that one friend you have that seems to be able to do twelve different things, exceptionally well, without batting an eye and still being a genuinely (read frustratingly) kind person. That’s Judy’s.

Judy’s is a bar, coffee shop, and a small shop wrapped into one. They serve and sell everything. all day, but the vibe switches from coffee shop during the day, to bar at night. During the day they have freshly made pastries and at night they make their own pizza. They’ve got sidewalk seating, indoor seating, and a patio with a roof. Judy’s alone makes the trip worthwhile. Did I mention it’s across the street from the field?

L’wren: Don’t be fooled by the sleek interior or the french name, L’wren is a wonderful and incredibly friendly bar. They’ve got an assortment of amazing food, from tacos to table popcorn, excellent cocktails, and if you like what you taste, you can even order 35oz of freshly made margarita to take home with you in a bottle if you want. They have outdoor space on both ends, a great atmosphere, and are located just across the street from the park.

Minnie’s: Female owned. Check. Let’s you order pizza from table 87 to the bar. Check. Has nothing to do with Minnie the Mouse. Check. Minnie’s is your fun, easy, casual bar that you and your team will find it hard not to become regulars at. They’ve got boardgames, a great backyard, and five dollar beers, don’t think too hard. This place is a catch.

Directions:

Trains: The quickest and easiest way to get to Sunset Park is on the R and N Trains, which stops at 45th, only 1 block away from the field. The D train also stops five blocks away from the field at 36th.

Bike: There are Citi bike stations on two corners of the park and the park itself is an easy bike ride from anywhere in the city.

As always, thanks for listening.

-James