Our expert anglers have you covered and will teach you everything you need to know! No experience necessary. We provide everything you need, including fishing rod, hooks and bait.

“Community science” (sometimes referred to as ‘participatory science’ or ‘citizen science’) is a form of research that provides everyone—regardless of their background—an opportunity to contribute meaningful data to further our scientific understanding of key issues” (Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation).

At each community science program we conduct water quality tests to measure the temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH and turbidity of the water. We also identify, count, and measure each organism we catch before releasing it back into the estuary. 

The data collected helps us understand the health and biodiversity of the East River estuary. We share this information with partner scientists and organizations, such as the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, who are also conducting research and collecting data from our waterways. We also use our findings to educate Brooklyn Bridge Park visitors through new and engaging programming. 

You sure can! Visit our Fishing page to learn more about fishing on your own in Brooklyn Bridge Park. 

Stay up to date with the latest Park announcements and event cancellations by visiting our alerts page here. Delays, updates, and cancellations will also be announced on our social media channels. Being on the waterfront, weather can change rapidly; our team assesses conditions regularly and does the best to make appropriate decisions in a timely manner. However, there are instances where an event may need to be delayed or canceled without notice to ensure the safety of our staff, partners, and the public. Thank you for your understanding.

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.