Cool off in the park’s most popular playground, which features a water-jet field that will keep children entertained for hours.
How To Get Here
Parking is limited, so we encourage you to take public transportation. And lucky for you, there are plenty of transportation options.
Bus
B25 (at Fulton Ferry Landing), B61 (at Atlantic Avenue and Hicks Street), B63 (on the loop road near Pier 6 in the park), or B67 (at Jay Street and York Street)
CitiBike
The closest CitiBike station (Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 2) is right by Pier 2; if it’s full, there are stations at the north (Old Fulton St) and south (Atlantic Ave & Furman St) entrances to the park.
Water Lab
FAQS
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When is the Water Lab open?
For the summer season, the Water Lab is turned on once daily temperatures are consistently in the 80s. The Water Lab is not open during inclement weather, such as heavy rain or thunderstorms. The Water Lab is open daily from 10am – 7pm each day.
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Can I bring a school group for a field day?
Yes, however a permit is required. School trips and field days are allowed for a maximum group size of 200, with 1 adult present for every 10 children. Brooklyn Bridge Park has a limited number of school bus layover parking and is not guaranteed. Insurance is required for schools outside of the New York City public school system. Please see the permits page for more information.
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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.
