Discover Bayonne
18 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Bayonne Bridge View Point at John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Compact roadside viewpoint overlooking the Bayonne Bridge, Kill Van Kull shipping channel and distant Manhattan skyline. Ideal for sunrise and sunset silhouettes, blue-hour city lights and long-exposure water shots. Easy public access off Point View Terrace with limited street parking; no entry fee. Weekdays and early mornings have fewer people. Weather: clear days give skyline clarity; breezy evenings create boat light trails. Respect local residents and keep to designated areas.
MOTBY Park
Former MOTBY waterfront park with expansive lawns, piers and industrial relics framing dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline and Kill van Kull shipping channel. Prime for golden‑hour and blue‑hour skyline shots, long exposures of passing ships, and minimalist foregrounds using rusted metal and pilings. Easily accessible from Bayonne with street parking and short walks; no entry fee. Weekday mornings are quiet; evenings yield vibrant sunsets and city lights. Wind can be strong—dress accordingly
G. Thomas DiDomenico Park
Small waterfront park on Bayonne Harbor offering pier views, shipping-dock silhouettes, landing planes, ducks and a playground—great for sunsets and low-light scenes. Free entry, street parking and nearby lots; wheelchair-accessible paths. Best at golden hour or during Wednesday evening concerts for atmosphere; weekdays quieter.
Tear Drop Memorial
A dramatic 10-story red steel 'tear' monument on the Hudson waterfront, framed by the Manhattan skyline. Ideal for symbolic, architectural and skyline compositions; open-air, no entry fee, reachable by car with limited roadside parking and short walk. Best at sunrise or blue hour for backlit skyline and reflections; weekdays and early mornings reduce visitors. Accessible pathways and memorial plaques offer meaningful foregrounds.
Dennis P. Collins Park
Small waterfront park on the Kill Van Kull with clear views of Bayonne Bridge, passing barges and a well-kept playground, sports courts and dog areas. Great for bridge/waterscape shots at golden hour and candid family or activity photography. Accessible with on-site parking; paths can be muddy after rain. Weekday mornings and sunsets offer best light and fewer crowds.
Pink Ladies of Bayonne
A row of pastel 'Pink Ladies' Victorian-style houses on Bayonne’s Kennedy Blvd — strong colors, decorative trim and porches make compelling subject matter against industrial waterfront backdrops. Best light: golden hour or overcast for even color. Street-level access, free parking on nearby side streets; accessible on foot from 22nd/34th St PATH bus connections. No entry required; respect private property.
110 Goldsborough Drive
A quiet waterfront stretch on the Newark Bay offering industrial-pastoral compositions: shipping infrastructure, the Bayonne/Arthur Kill channels and distant bridges and Manhattan skyline lines. Best at golden hour or blue hour for dramatic skies and reflective water. Access by car with limited street parking; watch for private property and tidal mudflats underfoot. Weekday mornings are less crowded and light winds give clean reflections.
Brady's Dock
Small public fishing dock with clean, wide piers offering unobstructed views of the Kill van Kull, passing tugboats, and the Bayonne Bridge. Great for waterscape and bridge compositions at golden hour; quiet on weekdays with basic facilities (prep/wash tables, bathrooms). No entry fee; street parking nearby (Broadway area) and Bayonne Bait & Tackle a short walk for supplies. Be mindful of safety with kids and local anglers.
Halecky-IMTT Park
Small waterfront park on New St with views across Kill Van Kull to the industrial piers and Manhattan skyline. Great for golden-hour and blue-hour cityscapes, ship and tugboat action, reflections on water, and gritty urban-industrial compositions. Easily accessible by car or short walk from Bayonne PATH/NY Waterway; limited street parking. Weekdays are quieter; watch tides and wind for reflections.
SunsetBasketballLeague
Outdoor community basketball games on Park Dr in Bayonne—dynamic action framed against skyline and often strong sunset light. Best visited during golden hour and early evening when games heat up and lights create contrast. Easily accessible by car with street parking; bring a small lens kit for mobility. Respect players and local crowd; weekends are busiest.
Bayonne Park
Bayonne Park offers riverfront and marsh views along the Kill Van Kull with skyline glimpses, walking paths, mature trees and seasonal foliage—great for waterscape, landscape and bird photography. Visit golden hour for warm side-light on the water and dramatic sunsets toward the Manhattan skyline. Park is publicly accessible with street parking and small lots; paved paths make it tripod- and wheelchair-friendly. Weekdays and early mornings reduce crowds; bring weatherproof gear for windy riverex
Stephen R. Gregg Park
Small waterfront park with open lawns, walking paths and framed views of the New York Harbor skyline and industrial waterfront. Great for golden-hour skyline shots, reflective water compositions, and simple environmental portraits. Accessible paths, free public entry, street parking and nearby transit options; best visited at sunrise or sunset for dramatic light and fewer visitors. Expect seasonal winds and changing tide reflections; local memorials add storytelling context.
Richard A. Rutkowski Park
Small waterfront park on the Hackensack RiverWalk offering river reflections, industrial-urban skyline views and intimate shoreline compositions. Best at golden hour and blue hour for warm light and colorful skies; weekdays and early mornings are quieter. Easy ground-level access from Bayonne streets; limited on-street parking and nearby municipal lots. No entry fees. Good for combining urban/waterscape studies with occasional waterfowl and passing boats.
Veterans Park
Small waterfront park with memorials, open lawns and a promenade offering views across Newark Bay toward the NYC skyline and shipping channels. Best at golden hour and blue hour for skyline silhouettes and water reflections. Easily accessible with street parking and nearby transit; no entry fee. Weekdays and early mornings have fewer visitors. Weather and tides affect reflections; bring layers for wind off the water.
Mercer Park
Small community park with a lake, paddle boats/kayaks, playgrounds, sprinklers and wide lawns — great for family lifestyle, candid portraits, kids at play and calm waters reflections. Visit golden hour or overcast afternoons for soft light; summer afternoons capture sprinkler action. Free entry, accessible paths, limited street/park parking; weekdays and early mornings are quieter. Popular for local gatherings, weddings and BBQs.
Hudson County Park - Quad East Field-Bayonne
Large waterfront sports field and park in Bayonne with open lawns, waterfront promenade and clear sightlines to the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline. Shoot wide vistas, skyline silhouettes at sunrise/sunset, seasonal foliage and candid local recreation. Easy access off Park Dr with on-street parking and nearby lots; free entry. Best light: golden hour and blue hour for skyline colors; weekdays and mornings avoid sports crowds. Wind can be strong; winter offers crisp air and long visibility.
Terry Collins Park
Small neighborhood park with a baseball/athletic field, children’s playground and open lawns — good for lifestyle, candid and wide-angle urban green-space shots. Best light at golden hour; weekday mornings are quiet. No entry fee; street parking on E 5th St. Mixed accessibility reported; avoid late night due to low foot traffic.
Sr. Miriam Theresa Park
Small, quiet neighborhood park with memorial features, mature trees and paths—ideal for intimate portraits, seasonal foliage and peaceful detail shots. Best light in early morning or late afternoon for warm side-light; weekdays are least crowded. Street parking on Gregg Ln; fully accessible paths. No entry fee; respect local residents and memorial signage. Visit in fall for color or after rain for saturated greens and reflections.