Family Friendly

Experience year-round activities and events for kids & families at Brooklyn Bridge Park — from multiple playgrounds and picnic areas, family-festivals and events, scavenger hunts, environmental education, nature activities, and more. Find upcoming things to do in the Park and online below. BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS! SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL LIST.

Family Friendly Events

December 05

Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center

Environmental Education Center

December 06

Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center

Environmental Education Center

December 07

Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Saturdays)

Environmental Education Center

December 12

Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center

Environmental Education Center

December 13

Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center

Environmental Education Center

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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR KIDS

Self-Led Resources Whether you are looking for at-home family-friendly activities or are a teacher needing more materials for your school and students, there is something here for everyone!

Crafts & Coloring

Video Library

Lesson Plans

Early Childhood Explore our unique opportunities for young learners.

PLAYGROUNDS

Slide down a big, magical mountain. Go bananas on the Tarzan swing. These hideaway-style play spaces have already become a legendary daytrip destination for parents and kids from Brooklyn and beyond!

Main Street Playground

Pier 1 Playground

Pier 2 Water Area

Pier 5 Playground

Sandbox Village at Pier 6

Slide Mountain at Pier 6

Swing Valley at Pier 6

Water Lab at Pier 6

Couple walking with stroller down path beside a lawn at sunset. Lower Manhattan is seen in the background.

Pier 5 Uplands

People around a grill with picnic benches in the background at sunset.

Grills are available for use at the Picnic Peninsula at Pier 5.

Family picnicking on the lawn by the bushes at sunset.

Pier 6 Lawn

Environmental Education Center Open Hours © Iris Yee

Family looking into a fish tank in a classroom.

Close up of two girls in a kayak at sunset.

Family kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Family climbing on sculptural red bench from Jeppe Hein's Modified Social Bench series.

©Etienne Frossard

Modified Social Bench NY #15., Jeppe Hein. 2015

Family fishing on the promenade on a sunny day.

Woman holding a fishing rod with small children on a sunny day.

Family kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS

Join us in the summer for Trail Blazers Brooklyn Bridge Park in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. This summer camp is a wonderful opportunity for kids (Grades K-5) to get outside, create connection, a learn valuable life skills this summer.

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