Point, shoot, and score at one of five basketball courts on Pier 2, including two covered courts.
© Brian Derek
Basketball
Location
Pier 2
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.
Basketball Information
Players of all ages are welcome to join a pick-up game or just brush up on their layups, while enjoying the refreshing waterfront breeze.
The Pier 2 basketball courts are open daily from 8am – 11pm.
Basketball
BASKETBALL CLINICS
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy is not hosting Youth Basketball Clinics this Fall 2020. The safety of Conservancy staff, partners, and program participants remains our number one priority. Should conditions permit, we hope to resume this program for the 2021 season.
Please check this page for updates, and sign up for our emails to receive updates about Youth Basketball Clinics and all of the programming the Conservancy has to offer.
FAQS
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When can I play on the courts/sports fields?
Drop in to play on the Pier 5 turf or Pier 6 volley ball courts when leagues are not scheduled. Drop in times are first come, first served. Please keep play time to one hour. See open play times below.
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Are lockers available?
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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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Are there water fountains?
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.
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Do I have to bring my own equipment for sports?
To play basketball, volleyball, or soccer you must bring your own equipment. Equipment for the bocce courts and ping pong tables can be borrowed from the roller rink (an ID card is held as collateral).
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What areas are ADA accessible?
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.
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When do I need a permit?
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.
