Park Hours
Pier 2: 8am-8pm
Pier 5: 7am-11pm
Pier 6 Volleyball Courts: 8am-8pm
Squibb Park & Bridge: 8am-10pm
99 Plymouth/Education Center: temporarily closed
Playgrounds: sunrise to sunset
The remainder of the Park is open 6am-1am
Getting Here
Parking near Brooklyn Bridge Park is very limited. We highly recommend taking public transportation, biking or walking to the park. BBP is accessible by bus, subway and ferry.
Bus
- B25 Fulton Ferry Landing
- B63 Loop road on Pier 6
- B61 Atlantic Ave. & Hicks St.
- B67 Jay St. & York St.
Subway
Ferry
You can take Citywide Ferry or the Governors Island Ferry to get to Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Finding the Best Route to the Park
BIKING
Visit our biking page for directions, rental information, and more resources.
ACCESS-A-RIDE
To enter the park at Pier 1, please use the address 1 Water Street (corner of Old Fulton and Water Street). This is the address of the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory located at Fulton Ferry Landing. To enter the southern end of the park, please use the address 360 Furman Street and exit on the west side of the building.
PUBLIC PARKING FACILITIES
Restrooms
Park Restrooms are located at Pier 1, Pier 2, Pier 5 Boathouse, Pier 6, Squibb Park, 99 Plymouth at Main Street and in Empire Stores.
Lockers
Lockers are available to store your possessions while you play at Pier 2. Pier 2’s lockers are accessible for 25 cents.
Lost and Found
Looking for a lost item? Call our front desk at (718) 222-9939 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, or send an email to [email protected] with a description.
Found an item in the Park? You can hand the item off to any Park staff member or Park Enforcement Officer. Thanks for helping!
Top 5 FAQs
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Is there an entrance fee to Brooklyn Bridge Park?
Brooklyn Bridge Park is free to enter! There is no entrance fee to the Park and the majority of events are free. To use facilities not managed by BBP, such as Jane’s Carousel, The Cliffs, or the Roller Rink, there may be fees.
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How do I get to Brooklyn Bridge Park?
Brooklyn Bridge Park is accessible by several subway lines (A/C, 2/3, 4/5, F, R) and bus routes (B25, B61, B63, B67). Visitors can also arrive via the NYC Ferry at Fulton Ferry Landing and Pier 6. For Access-a-Ride access to Pier 1, please use the address 1 Water Street (corner of Old Fulton and Water Street). To enter the southern end of the park, please use the address 360 Furman Street and exit on the west side of the building.
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Are there public restrooms?
Yes, there are restrooms at Pier 6 at Fornino, in the Boathouse in the Pier 5 Uplands, in the orange building on Pier 2, in Empire Stores, in 99 Plymouth, and seasonally at the Pier 1 entrance.
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Is there anywhere to eat?
Yes! There are lots of places to eat throughout Brooklyn Bridge Park. Please browse through all the concessions and nearby eateries here.
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When do I need a permit?
Generally, permits are required if you wish to bring a group larger than 20 people into Brooklyn Bridge Park; if you want to have a wedding ceremony; if you want to ticket or market for an event; if you want to film of photograph for professional purposes; if you wish to have dedicated access to a sports field or court; if there is any “set up” required for your activity. This list is not exclusive or exhaustive.
Please review the Permits section for more information on when a permit is needed and how to apply for one. Submitting an application does not guarantee you will be granted a permit. Your application is not approved until you have received a permit from Brooklyn Bridge Park. Applications may take up to 21 days to process after they have been submitted.
Park Alerts
Please visit the Park Alerts and Updates page before coming to the Park.
At times, areas are closed due to weather, construction, or maintenance.
Follow Brooklyn Bridge Park on Twitter for updates.
COVID-19 Updates
Brooklyn Bridge Park is working closely with the Mayor’s Office and the City’s Health Department to closely monitor and respond to COVID-19. The health and safety of BBP’s staff, visitors, and community is the top priority.
Public parks are a vital part of urban living. We encourage visitors to the Park at this time, but we ask that you do so in a socially responsible way – keep 6 feet apart from others, wear a face covering, wash your hands or use hand-sanitizer frequently, do not shake hands, and stay home if you feel unwell. Playgrounds, dog runs, and picnic areas are open. Sports facilities are open but please note that team sports are not allowed and face coverings must be worn and social distancing must be maintained while using these facilities.
Until further notice, the following locations are closed:
- The Environmental Education Center and the building at 99 Plymouth
- Jane’s Carousel. For more information visit Jane’s Carousel
- St. Ann’s Warehouse. For more information visit St. Ann’s Warehouse
- All gatherings larger than 25 people are prohibited in the Park until further notice.
For food concession hours, please check the Restaurants & Cafes page.
A message to runners and walkers in the Park from BBP President Eric Landau
Please take all precautions to protect yourself and those around you by following NYC Health Guidelines.
EVENTS — SAFETY PROTOCOLS & GUIDELINES
For the well-being of our community, we ask that anyone who exhibits any symptoms of COVID-19 or has recently come into contact with someone who has COVID-19 please stay home. To further ensure the well-being of our program participants, staff, partners, and volunteers, program procedures will now include the following requirements:
- All participants and staff must wear masks over their nose and mouth.
- All participants and staff will maintain a physical distance of at least six feet from one another.
- All participants must read and complete our updated waiver.
- Combined program participation and staffing will be limited to 50 people.
- Shared materials will be limited as much as possible. Any materials that are shared will be sanitized between each use.
- Hand sanitizer will be provided on-site.
- Staff are expected to wash hands regularly and self-monitor and report any symptoms. Staff are required to stay home if they have any symptoms or have recently come into contact with someone with symptoms.
Any participants who do not comply with safety requirements may be asked to leave the program. If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected]
