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.

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. See more about Getting to Brooklyn Bridge Park.

There are limited metered parking spaces in a public parking lot on Furman Street near Pier 2. The parking spaces are metered for both a minimum and a maximum of three hours. Please note that parking on the Loop Road (between Pier 5 and Pier 6) is not allowed.

There are two paid parking lots. A paid parking garage is located near Pier 6, accessible on the south side of 360 Furman Street. A paid parking garage operated by LAZ is located near Pier 1, accessible on the south side of 90 Furman Street (under Squibb Bridge).

The entire Park is ADA Accessible. 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.

For information on the Governors Island Ferry, please visit their website.

For information on the NYC Ferry please visit their website. For information on the Governors Island Ferry, please visit their website.

Boats under human power can launch from the beach at Pier 4.

There are bike racks to lock a bike to throughout Brooklyn Bridge Park and at all main entrances. Please note that bikes should not be locked overnight or for extended periods of time.

Bicycles are welcome in Brooklyn Bridge Park! Bicycle riding is permissible on the designated bike path only. Riders must dismount their bikes on all other pathways, including the promenades around each pier. Bicycle racks are located throughout the Park, at each Park entrance, and near Park buildings. Please do not lock your bike to any other structure. Bikes left on racks overnight will be removed.

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.

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.

Yes. Lockers are located at Pier 2 for 25 cents and at Pier 5 for free. Please note that items may not be stored overnight, any items found will be removed.

No, all of Brooklyn Bridge Park is managed organically.

Yes. There are water fountains throughout Brooklyn Bridge Park and each has a water bottle filling feature.

Water fountains are turned off for the winter season when outside temperatures reach freezing.

Leashed dogs are welcome on park pathways, but dogs are not allowed on lawns. There are two dog runs: one located at Main Street and one at Pier 6. Dog runs are routinely washed and pet waste bags are available at each dog run. Dogs must be licensed with visible identification tags and vaccinated for rabies.

Non-salt ice melt is used on park pathways during icy conditions.

No, drones are not permitted in the Park.

Alcohol cannot be brought into Brooklyn Bridge Park. Alcohol is available for purchase at Concessions within the Park, but must be consumed within that concession.

No, please leave the berries and the leaves for the animals that call the Park home.

Yes, permit applications for wedding ceremonies are available. Wedding ceremonies can be held on the on the Pier 1 Granite Prospect, on the Empire Fulton Ferry boardwalk and at the Main Street pebble beach only. Permits are required. Please see our Permits section of the website for more information.

No, furniture of any kind is not allowed in Brooklyn Bridge Park. These items can damage trees or lawns.

As of May 23, 2011, Brooklyn Bridge Park is a smoke-free park, consistent with New York City law. On April 29, 2014, the Smoke-Free Air Act was expanded to include the use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). The law is intended to make parks healthier and cleaner places to visit. We ask your compliance with this new rule.

To play basketball, volleyball, or soccer you must bring your own equipment. Equipment for pickleball and the ping pong tables can be borrowed from the roller rink when it is open (an ID card is held as collateral).

It depends on the photoshoot. Permits are required for commercial photo shoots, or groups larger than 20. Learn more about the permitting process on the permits page.

Yes, if you find an item in the Park you can give it to any Park staff member or drop it off at our office at 334 Furman Street (near Pier 5). If you have lost an item please complete this form here, if the item is found we will contact you.

Not currently. Swimming or wading in the East River at the Pier 4 Beach is not allowed, the water can be too dangerous for swimmers and there are no lifeguards at Brooklyn Bridge Park. We plan to build a permanent swimming pool at Squibb Park in the future.

There is no public access to the roof. Watertower 3: R.V. can be viewed well from the lawn in the Pier 5 Uplands.

Yes, there is Wi-Fi in the park.

Yes! There are lots of places to eat and find food at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Please browse through all the concessions and nearby eateries here.

There are no specific grills for any one specific need. We suggest using tin foil to separate your food from the grill surface.

No, cooking equipment of any kind, including sternos, is no permitted in the Park. This type of equipment could endanger other park patrons or the natural environment.

No, picnic tables and grilling areas are on a first come, first serve basis. When the grilling area is busy, we ask that grills are only used for one hour at a time.

Alcohol cannot be brought into Brooklyn Bridge Park. Alcohol is available for purchase at Concessions within the Park, but must be consumed within that concession.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy is thrilled to be able to offer virtual and in-person programs. Maintaining safety is our number one priority and we are following state, city, and CDC guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19.

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:

1. All participants and staff must wear masks over their nose and mouth.
2. All participants and staff will maintain a physical distance of at least six feet from one another.
3. All participants must read and complete our updated waiver.
4. Combined program participation and staffing will be limited to 50 people (after Labor Day).
5. Shared materials will be limited as much as possible. Any materials that are shared will be sanitized between each use.
6. Hand sanitizer will be provided on-site.
7. 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.

We are limiting capacity to 50 participants, including on-site staff.

Yes. The safety of our staff, partners, and program participants is our number one priority. The Park is requesting all visitors practice good social distancing and wear a face covering while in the Park. In accordance with current NYC guidelines, during public programs we ask all participants and staff to wear face coverings, and maintain proper social distance.

Yes, we require advanced registration. Registration involves two steps — once you complete registration (found on each event page), you will be sent a confirmation email with a link to an online waiver which must be completed before you can participate in our fitness programming. Individuals who have not completed a waiver will not be permitted to join.

Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, we are not providing mats on-site for renting. Please bring your own.

Yes, walk ups will be accommodated on-site if there are still spaces left or if there are no-shows.

Individuals may only register for one spot per class. Those who book multiple spots for one class will have their excess reservations removed.

There is no age limit to participate, but children and teens under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Generally, permits are required if you want to: bring a group larger than 20 people into the Park; have a wedding ceremony; film of photograph for professional/commercial purposes; or, have dedicated access to a sports field/court. 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.

It depends on the photoshoot. Permits are required for commercial photo shoots, or groups larger than 20. Learn more about the permitting process on the permits page.

No, picnic tables and grilling areas are on a first come, first serve basis. When the grilling area is busy, we ask that grills are only used for one hour at a time.

Yes, permit applications for wedding ceremonies are available. Wedding ceremonies can be held on the on the Pier 1 Granite Prospect, on the Empire Fulton Ferry boardwalk and at the Main Street pebble beach only. Permits are required. Please see our Permits section of the website for more information.