Brooklyn Bridge Park
The Brooklyn waterfront park under the bridges, with skyline lawns, Jane's Carousel and recreation piers.
Example
The circuit is the bridge walk down into DUMBO, Jane's Carousel, sunset on Pier 1's lawns and the ferry back rather than walking the bridge twice.
Related terms
Landmarks
Brooklyn Bridge
The 1883 Gothic-towered suspension bridge whose elevated walkway is the city's most famous free walk.
Neighborhoods
DUMBO
The cobblestoned district Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, home of the famous bridge-framed Washington...
Getting around
NYC Ferry
The commuter ferry network linking Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan piers at near-subway fares.
Parks
Central Park
The 843-acre engineered wilderness at Manhattan's heart, designed by Olmsted and Vaux in 1858.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal Brooklyn Bridge Park circuit?
Walk the bridge to Brooklyn, descend to DUMBO for the Washington Street photo and pizza, ride Jane's Carousel, then sunset on Pier 1 and the ferry back.
Is the ferry back to Manhattan worth it?
Yes, NYC Ferry from Fulton Landing gives skyline views for the price of a subway-ish fare and beats retracing the bridge tired.
How much time should I give the park?
A full golden hour at least. Pier 1's lawns frame bridge, skyline and harbor in one view, and leaving before the light turns wastes the reason to be there.
