Yes, walk ups can be accommodated as capacity allows and on a first come-first served basis. We encourage advance registration online, but walk-ups can be registered at Race Check in on Pier 6 beginning at 6:30 AM on the day of the event.

Yes, participants of all abilities are welcome and we encourage advance registration to accommodate. During registration participants are grouped into waves that account for ability, ensuring a safe and equitable experience for all.

While we encourage all race day participants to be mindful of any personal items and recommend carrying any necessary items on your person (waist pack, belt bag, vests, armbands, etc.), we know sometimes it can’t be helped. If you’re planning to check a bag on race morning we’ll have clear plastic bags available at Race Check In, but welcome you to bring your own reusable clear reusable bag to help reduce waste.

Yes. Lockers are located at Pier 2 for 25 cents and at Pier 5 for free. Please note that items may not be stored overnight, any items found will be removed.

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

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

Yes. There are water fountains throughout Brooklyn Bridge Park and each has a water bottle filling feature.

Water fountains are turned off for the winter season when outside temperatures reach freezing.

Yes, if you find an item in the Park you can give it to any Park staff member or drop it off at our office at 334 Furman Street (near Pier 5). If you have lost an item please complete this form here, if the item is found we will contact you.

Parking near Brooklyn Bridge Park is very limited. We recommend using public transportation, biking, or walking to the Park. BBP is accessible by bus, subway and ferry. See more ways to get to the Park

There are limited metered parking spaces in a public parking lot on Furman Street near Pier 2. The parking spaces are metered for both a minimum and a maximum of three hours. Please note that parking on the Loop Road (between Pier 5 and Pier 6) is not allowed, it is a drop off space only.

There are two paid parking lots in the Park. A parking garage is located near Pier 6, accessible on the south side of 360 Furman Street. A parking garage operated by LAZ is located near Pier 1, accessible on the south side of 90 Furman Street (under Squibb Bridge).