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It’s like ping-pong meets badminton meets tennis!
Pickleball is played on these brand-new badminton-sized court, with a modified tennis net. It is played with a ping-pong like paddle that has a longer handle, and a plastic ball with holes, and can be played as doubles or singles. All ages and all skill levels can play pickleball!
Pickleball courts are available for open play only, on a first-come, first-served basis. When courts are full and others are waiting, please be respectful and follow these rules: games should be limited to one game to 11, win by 1; waiting players should stack their paddles in a single line (left to right) to claim the next open court. When the game finishes, a new set of 4 players can enter the court. Court time should be shared equally.
Brooklyn Bridge Park does not currently offer pickleball programs, lessons, or league permits.
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).
Drop in to play on the Pier 5 turf or Pier 6 volleyball courts when leagues are not scheduled. Drop in times are first come, first served. Leagues that have timed permits are not allowed to use open play times. When others are looking to play, please keep play time to one hour. All pickleball courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to host a tournament, or other type of Pickleball special event, a special event permit is required.
See the calendar below for when fields or courts are in use.
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.
Alcohol cannot be brought into Brooklyn Bridge Park. Alcohol is available for purchase at some Park concessions, but must be consumed within that concession location.
Yes, there are restrooms at Pier 6 at Fornino and in Quay Tower; in the Boathouse in the Pier 5 Uplands, in the orange building on Pier 2, under Squibb Bridge; at Empire Stores in Empire Fulton Ferry, and in 99 Plymouth Environmental Education Center.
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.
Amplified sound is not allowed in the Park. Playing music from a radio or speaker or similar is not allowed. Enjoy the sounds of the Park and the nature that surrounds the area while be respectful of those around you.
Yes! There are lots of places to eat and drink at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Please browse through all the park concessions and nearby eateries. Many nearby restaurants and bars are listed on online with the DUMBO BID, Atlantic Avenue BID, and with the Montague Street BID.
To host an event or an activity in Brooklyn Bridge Park you must have an approved permit from Brooklyn Bridge Park. This process insures that any given area of the Park is not over crowded and that organizations are properly supported and insured. If you would like to host an event or activity in the Park, please review the conditions for a special events permit.
