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Brooklyn Bridge Park

Between Piers 1 and 2
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Rules Prohibit:

  • Swimming, diving, or bathing
  • Rafts or other inflatables
  • Consumption of alcohol
  • Littering
  • Smoking
  • Any discharge into water
  • Pets off leash or in the water
  • Open flame
  • Storing personal property
  • Motor vehicles without specific authorization

Location Details

Launch: Yes

Landing: Yes

Site Fee: No

ADA Accessible: No

Rental: No

Storage: No

Rest Area: Yes

Parking: Very Limited Street Parking

Portage: 150 feet

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Nearby Locations

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By Mass Transit

 Take the F Train to York Station-Brooklyn

Paddle around DUMBO Cove.  Paddle south to Brooklyn Bridge Pier One.  Paddle further south to Valentino Pier.

Hazardous Launch/Landing Conditions

Slippery, steep and rocky beach area. Caution in surf zone, watch for wakes near beach area. Heavy to moderate ferry/commercial boat traffic.

Currents

Strong currents

Emergency Landing Points

Brooklyn Bridge Pier 1 and Valentino Pier