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HIGH 4:09 AM


Low 10:24 AM

Park Hours and Info

Park is Open 7 Days a Week | 6AM - 1AM
Entry is Free!

Pier 28AM–9PM*
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Pier 56AM–9PMseasonal Education Center3–5PM (THU/FRI), 1–5PM (SAT/SUN) Pier 6 Volleyball Courts6AM–11PM Playgroundssunrise–sunset Roebling RinkNov. 24–Feb. 1

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Education

Teen Programs

Interested in the environment? Love being outdoors? Want to give back to your community? Check out our seasonal after school TIDES program!

TIDES (Teens Interested In and Dedicated to Environmental Stewardship) is Brooklyn Bridge Park’s premiere program for teens!

Join fellow teens from across the city as you complete weekly community service projects that focus on ecology, conservation, and sustainability in beautiful Brooklyn Bridge Park. TIDES is perfect for teens who have an existing or budding interest in the environment, are looking to learn new skills and enjoy being outdoors. No experience in stewardship or environmental projects is needed to apply! Applications are open to students age 14+ currently enrolled in high school.

TIDES is a multi-tiered program!

Teens that successfully complete the stewards, or first tier of the program, are eligible to continue their work with Brooklyn Bridge Park by applying for the TIDES Apprenticeship, a teen leadership program that directly supports environmental education and public programs in the park. Juniors and Seniors (rising and current) who successfully complete both the stewards and apprenticeship programs are eligible to apply for the paid (minimum wage), TIDES Internship, where they’ll gain valuable work experience and mentorship in the field of environmental education and stewardship.

Spring: 8 hours per week commitment February-June 

Summer: 20 hours per week commitment July-August 

Fall: 8 hours per week commitment September-January 

Find out more by reviewing our Frequently Asked Questions below.

APPLY TO TIDES

TIDES sessions run in the spring, summer, and fall.

Spring 2026: Wednesday afternoons, April 15–June 17, 4:30pm–6:30pm

Application Now Open! Through March 1, 2026

Apply for Spring 2026!

Summer 2026: Tuesday-Thursday, July 14–July 30 (+ Friday July 31), 10:00am-1:00pm

Applications open March 30–May 1, 2026

Fall 2026: Wednesday afternoons, September 9–November 11, 4:00pm–6:00pm

Applications open June 29-July 31, 2026

Subscribe to our newsletter and select “Teen Programs” to receive notifications as registration opens and learn more.

Teens sitting looking at handouts.

© Alexa Hoyer

© Alexa Hoyer
Teens cleaning up trash along the rocks by the Pier 1 Salt Marsh.
© Alexa Hoyer
Teens in waders looking at a seine net on the beach on a sunny day.

© Percy Holmes

Teens sitting on rocks taking notes on a sunny day.

© Paula Berg

Teens looking at marine life in a bucket on a sunny day.

© Alexa Hoyer

Seine fishing in the TIDES Teen Program
Teenagers birdwatching on a tree-lined path.

© Alexa Hoyer

Teens Interested in & Dedicated to Environmental Stewardship (TIDES)

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