Join Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy and Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse for free kayaking sessions. Our public kayak program generally runs from June through August each year. Please check back in the spring for additional information on the upcoming season. Until then you can find more information on the program below.
Have your own boat? Launch your human-powered boats from the Pier 4 Beach.
Want to go kayaking for free with an amazing view of lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty? Then you’ve come to the right place. The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy and Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse partner to offer free kayaking opportunities each summer.
General Program Information:
Age Restrictions:
Interested in volunteering with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse? Click here.
The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy offers a youth kayak program for school and camp groups throughout the summer. Please visit the Youth Kayak Program page for more information.
There are public restrooms at the Visitor Center at the Boathouse where you can change. There are no lockers near Pier 4 and we will not be able to watch anyone’s personal belongings.
Yes. This is a new policy due to COVID-19. Advanced registrations help us manage the crowd.
Yes, kayaking may be canceled due to inclement weather.
Yes, kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park is completely free. The Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse runs on the generosity of our volunteers and your donations.
Our kayaks are pretty stable and people rarely fall into the water. However, if you do fall in we have safety boaters on the water to help you get back in.
No problem! Beginners are welcome. The staff will explain all you need to know before heading out on the water. We have safety boaters in case you need additional instruction once on the water as well.
Yes, be prepared to get a little wet from the waist down.
