I grew up on the island and have wonderful memories of my childhood there. I went last summer and felt a little like I was on the set of the movie 28 Days Later… the island of my past was full of life so to see it so empty and lifeless was eerie. Still- it retains its beauty, in certain areas it is hard to imagine that you are still in NYC. Worth the visit if you want to stroll or picnic, take NYC skyline pics from a different angle or if military culture interests you.