Park · Dumbo and Brooklyn Heights waterfront
Photo: Julienne Schaer/NYC Tourism + Conventions
Brooklyn Bridge Park
A chain of piers under the Brooklyn Bridge with playgrounds at both ends – Pier 6 has swings, slides, a giant sandbox and a water feature – and the best view of Manhattan's skyline.
| What | Park |
|---|---|
| Where | Dumbo and Brooklyn Heights waterfront, Brooklyn |
| Address | 334 Furman St., Brooklyn, NY 11201 |
| Season and hours | Open seven days a week, 06:00–01:00; Pier 5 06:00–23:00; Pier 2 08:00–23:00 (seasonal). Environmental Education Center Thu–Fri 15:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 13:00–17:00. |
| Getting there | About 25 min by subway from New York |
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Checked on brooklynbridgepark.org, nyctourism.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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