The Top 5 Lakes around Brooklyn
Looking to visit the best lakes around Brooklyn? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Brooklyn’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 27, 2025
Edgewater Beach
Highlight • Beach
Great summer location to go swimming in Lake Erie and enjoy the sunshine with the family. The beach has restrooms and changing rooms. Dogs are allowed on certain sections of the coast.
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Lake Abram
Highlight • Lake
Another small beautiful lake that is so common around this area. A nice walk from here is to Lake Isaac on the Lake-to-Lake Trail, which is 2.4 miles away.
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Coe Lake and Fountain
Highlight • Lake
This is beautiful lake and park area. There is so much great stuff tucked away here. It is a good sized lake that has easy access for kayaks, plenty of …
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Lake to Lake Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Explore a fantastic stretch of the Lakes to Lakes trail, offering a serene birdwatching spot overlooking Abram's Lake marsh and a charming wooded area frequented by deer and other land animals.
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Edgewater Park Fishing Platform
Highlight • Rest Area
This 147-acre packs a lot of fun and beauty, given its size: It has about 9,000 feet of shoreline, dog beaches, swimming beaches, a fishing pier, picnic facilities and a boat launch.
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