Car Rental New York City and the Paerdegat Basin

Paerdegat Basin is a small community in Brooklyn on Jamaica Bay. It is located next to Georgetown. The name literally means “horse gate”, which is a saltwater wetland area in Dutch. Paerdegat Basin is part of the neighborhood of Canarsie, one of the original five Dutch towns on Long Island and home to many parks.

Paerdegat Basin is the area of the actual basin on the eastern part of Canarsie, divided into 15 “Paerdegat streets”. A large area of Paerdegat Basin Park was acquired by the Parks department, and it serves as home to many species of birds and smaller water creatures as well as provides a welcome habitat for many species of birds and animals whose numbers have dwindled in recent years. 75 of the park’s 160 acres are underwater. There is no public access point to the park, the best view is from your Brooklyn car rental from the Belt Parkway.

Brooklyn

As a part of Brooklyn, Canarsie (and the Paerdegat Basin) is in the most populous borough in New York City, with 2.5 million inhabitants. This means there is no shortage of fun things to do in the area, especially with a Brooklyn car rental. The Brooklyn Bridge is a sight to see, opened in 1883 to allow passage between Brooklyn and Manhattan. From here you can see spectacular views of the city’s skyline. Or, you can drive the short distance to Coney Island in your Brooklyn car rental to go to the beach or see famous rides such as the Cyclone. Astroland remains as the sole amusement park on the island, gradually expanding over the years. It is here that you can find the world-famous Cyclone Roller Coaster. You can eat Coney-style food at Coney Island, such as the Coney Dog. For art-lovers, the Brooklyn Museum of Art of the second-largest art museum in New York with a great collection of art from ancient Egypt. There is art from almost every culture from past and present, and a must-see for art lovers. Parking is available here for your Brooklyn car rental. Finally, there is the Prospect Park Zoo located in Prospect Park. There are three thematic exhibits here: “The World of Animals”, “Animal Lifestyles”, and “Animals of Our Lives”, which features animals that are part of human society and commerce. Children are encouraged to observe and draw the animals here. It is home to 400 animals of more than 80 species. Come on down with your Brooklyn car rental to check it out.

A Short Trip to the Big City

Canarsie is only a short trip to New York and New Jersey in your Brooklyn car rental. You can sightsee by day and relax at night in a small-town atmosphere. Sights such as Carnegie Hall, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Central Park, and many more are just a short trip by Brooklyn car rental or by subway. Or, you can travel through Long Island without being far from the big city. Long Island is 118 miles long and only 20 miles wide with many historical sites, parks, and beaches to enjoy. The area is rich in sports as well, with baseball, hockey, basketball, and football being popular. There are many professional, semi-professional, and amateur sports in the area.

Check out the Brooklyn car rental All Car Rent a Car location at 8901 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209