Expert-Led Explorations: Plants and Trees

No, please leave the berries and the leaves for the animals that call the Park home.

No, all of Brooklyn Bridge Park is managed ecologically and organically.

As of May 23, 2011, Brooklyn Bridge Park is a smoke-free park, consistent with New York City law. On April 29, 2014, the Smoke-Free Air Act was expanded to include the use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). The law is intended to make parks healthier and cleaner places to visit. We ask your compliance.

Yes, there are restrooms at the following locations:

• Pier 6 at Fornino
• Pier 6 in Quay Tower across from Sandbox Village
• Pier 5 Uplands in the Boathouse
• Pier 2 orange building
• Pier 1 Pavilion
• Empire Stores in Empire Fulton Ferry
• 99 Plymouth Environmental Education Center

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Restrooms Hours: March – October: 7am – 11pm | November – March: 7am – 10pm

Check our Visiting the Park page for more general visitor information.

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.

Leashed dogs are welcome on park pathways, but dogs are not allowed on lawns. There are two dog runs: one located at Pier 6 and one at John Street, each open 6:30am–10:00pm daily. Dog runs are routinely washed and pet waste bags are available at each dog run. Dogs must be licensed with visible identification tags and vaccinated for rabies.

Non-salt ice melt is used on park pathways during icy conditions.