Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
Fun Fact
In 1642, Cornelius Dircksen, a local farmer, started the first ferry between Peck Slip in Manhattan and what is now the corner of Front and Fulton Street. Passengers would call Dircksen out of his fields with a horn to ferry them across the river.

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Kayaking and Community Rowing

Boating


Get out on the water for kayaking and community rowing with the Gowanus Dredgers and the Village Community Boathouse at Main Street and the newly opened Pier 1! Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.

Boating
There is no need to sign up in advance; boating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring clothes you don't mind getting wet, and shoes or sandals suitable for walking on a rocky beach. No training or prior experience is needed. The only requirement is that you know how to swim. All equipment is provided free. Please note that there will be some variation in times due to tide conditions.
 
Kayaking and canoeing will be inside a protected cove. Rowing will be in a group rowboat with an experienced guide. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. FREE!

DATE/TIME/LOCATION:
Sunday, July 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm - Main Street
Sunday, July 25, 11:00am - 3:00pm - Pier 1
Saturday, July 31, 11:00am - 3:00pm - Pier 1
Sunday, August 1, 12:00pm - 4:00pm - Main Street
Saturday, August 14, 11:00am - 3:00pm - Pier 1
Sunday, August 15, 12:00pm - 4:00pm - Main Street
Saturday, August 28, 11:00am - 3:00pm - Pier 1
Sunday, August 29, 10:00am - 2:00pm - Main Street
Saturday, September 4, 11:00am - 3:00pm - Pier 1
Sunday, September 5, 11:00am - 3:00pm - Pier 1
Monday, September 6,11:00am - 3:00pm - Pier 1
FREE!
 

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