Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park is a waterfront green space stretching along the East River shoreline and connecting several converted piers through pathways and lawns. The area includes sports fields, playgrounds, and open meadows that offer views of the towers across the water.

The site once functioned as an industrial waterfront with warehouses and shipping docks before planning for conversion began in the late 1980s. The first sections opened to the public in 2010 after decades of renovation.

Families gather here on weekend afternoons to toss frisbees and spread blankets near the waterfront while joggers follow the riverside paths during early morning hours. Locals treat the basketball courts and soccer fields as outdoor community centers where pickup games bring together neighbors from different parts of the borough.

Visitors arrive via subway lines that stop nearby, with the main entrance on Furman Street. The pathways remain mostly flat and work well for walking or cycling, while shaded areas under trees offer relief during warm months.

Some of the old wooden pilings that once secured ships still stand in the shallow water near the shoreline areas. These remnants now serve as perches for birds and reminders of the harbor's former use.

Location: Brooklyn

Inception: 2010

Elevation above the sea: 1 m

Operator: Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation

Address: 334 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Website: https://brooklynbridgepark.org

GPS coordinates: 40.69778,-73.99833

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:33