Brooklyn Bridge Park is now a reality
"...the most spectacular and stunning addition to the city's Parks system in recent memory is this series of green gems on the Brooklyn waterfront." - Gothamist, "100 Reasons Why Brooklyn Lives Up to the Hype"
The beginnings of Brooklyn Bridge Park have already become a treasured urban oasis. Offering spectacular views of downtown Manhattan and the New York Harbor, Pier 1, Pier 6, the Main Street Lot, and the Empire-Fulton Ferry section of the park have attracted thousands of visitors. These park sections are the setting for our activities and events but also offer green space for picnics, playground fun, an afternoon siesta, and sports of all kinds.
Pier 1 At 9.5 acres, Pier 1 is the largest of the park piers, complete with two stunning lawns, a playground, waterfront promenade, lush plantings, and delicious concessionaires.
Pier 6 Pier 6 adds approximately 7 acres of new park, including a 1.6 acre destination playground. Pier 6 also features three regulation-size sand volleyball courts, a rooftop concession stand with views of lower Manhattan, and free weekend ferry service to Governors Island.
Main Street Lot This 4.8-acre park features a popular nautically-themed playground and dog run in addition to rolling lawns and spectacular views. Now with access to DUMBO's free wi-fi network!
Empire-Fulton Ferry Currently closed for renovations until the end of summer 2011, Empire-Fulton Ferry is undergoing several exciting improvements. Thanks to a generous donation of $3.45 million from David and Jane Walentas, Empire-Fulton Ferry will be home to Jane's Carousel, housed in a pavillion designed by renowned architect Jean Nouvel. Other improvements include stormwater retention tanks, park furnishings, and lighting.
Tobacco Warehouse Originally built by the Lorillard family, sits on the upland of Empire-Fulton Ferry Park, just north of the Brooklyn Bridge, and just south of the Empire Stores. Together, these landmark 19th century warehouses are vivid reminders of the shipping activity that once defined the downtown Brooklyn waterfront.
Cove Between the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge lies the Cove Between the Bridges, one of the few places on the New York City waterfront that gives visitors direct access to the water. It is also a rich habitat for fish, crabs, and birds of the New York Harbor Estuary. Join one of our seining classes to learn about all the magnificent creatures living in the East River!
Future Park Over 25 years of community advocacy to transform the piers below the Brooklyn Heights Promenade into a vibrant waterfront park are paying off. Construction of Phase 1 began in winter 2008. Pier 1 opened to the public March 2010 and Pier 6 opened June 2010. 66% of the park is slated to be complete by 2013.
