Riis Park operates as a public nine-hole facility within the Aviator Sports and Events Complex in Brooklyn, situated on the grounds of Floyd Bennett Field, New York City's first municipal airport. The course occupies a flat, open landscape characteristic of the former airfield, with wide fairways and minimal tree cover reflecting its aviation heritage. The property's history as a 1930s airport gives the layout an unusually expansive feel for an urban golf course, and the flat terrain makes it accessible for walkers and beginners. The nine holes play across straightforward routing with few elevation changes, and the design emphasizes playability over difficulty. Water hazards and bunkers provide strategic interest on several holes, but the course generally accommodates golfers of all skill levels. The facility includes a driving range and practice areas that serve Brooklyn's golfing community, and the course functions as an entry point for new players in a borough with limited golf options. Riis Park sits within Gateway National Recreation Area, part of the National Park Service system, giving it a unique administrative context among New York City courses. The surrounding area includes historic hangars and structures from Floyd Bennett Field's operational years, and the course shares the complex with indoor sports facilities and community programs. The location near Jamaica Bay provides occasional views of the water and wetlands, and the course serves as a practical option for Brooklyn residents seeking convenient access to golf without leaving the borough.