Brooklyn Parenting: Why We LOVE It Here

Why do you love being a parent in Brooklyn? See how our readers answered that question!

We at NYMetroParents and Brooklyn Parent asked readers to tell us, in words and photos, why they love being a parent in their particular hometown. Below are the answers we received, sorted by location.

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Bedford-Stuyvesant / Crown Heights

Bed-Stuy has changed so much in the past years. I feel safe with my 5 and 1 year old. I'm able to walk at night with no worries. School has taken a hike in education getting graded more positive.  I'm very excited of the turn out.

I love being a parent to my two beautiful daughters, and NYC is a great environment to explore and teach them of the historical [and] the culture of the people and the presence of family love.....

I love the fact NY is multicultural city, because you get to meet and talk to people from different backgrounds, religions and incomes, but at the end of the day we are all the same. We all want a good life for our kids in as far raising our in a safe healthy, decent quality education, etc.  

I love being a parent in my hometown because there's no place on Earth like Brooklyn! My family can experience culture, creativity, and the comforts of a rare and exceptional city in all its beauty!

Being a mom is so refreshing. In my borough, Brooklyn, there is so much activities to do. Go to the Brooklyn Museum to study mummies, the Bam theater to see a show, and the children’s museum for fun activities, plus many more.

Bensonhurst / Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, has great playgrounds, schools, and restaurants!

Borough Park

Our neighborhood is nice and convenient for almost everything.

Canarsie / Flatlands

I love able to get right any event or attraction by either car or public transportation. I love that I'm able to have my work schedule/shift around my son's schedule. This is where I've lived since being born and now my son is living in an area I know inside and out.

I live in a quiet neighborhood in Canarsie, Brooklyn. It is close to public transportation and shopping. Being close to transportation makes it easy to take my child to various activities in NY. There is always something to do or somewhere to go, whether to see a parade, competition, historic site, museum, entertainment center or zoo. The libraries have many programs for kids as well as adults. There is so much to do in New York. 

Great neighborhood, very quiet, people are friendly

Good space, close to good activities for kids, close to the ocean, not boring

I get involved in the community help those less fortunate.

Downtown / Brooklyn Heights / Park Slope

Brooklyn is the best, because you get the best of entertainment, shopping, and affordable housing all in one place. Brooklynites know how to rally together to help each other and people really care about their neighbors. Brooklyn rocks!!!!!!!

I live in Brooklyn where everyone loves a park. The park opens pretty early and families would stay well past dusk.