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Outdoors DUMBO, Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bridge Park

An outdoor spot in DUMBO, Brooklyn, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Brooklyn Bridge Park in DUMBO, Brooklyn
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Why go

Waterfront park on old piers with lawns, Jane's Carousel and skyline views.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Brooklyn, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The River Café and Juliana's.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
DUMBO
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Brooklyn. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    The River Café

    Barge restaurant under the Brooklyn Bridge, open since 1977, with a five-course New Year's Eve dinner and live band.

    Food · DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Juliana's

    Coal-oven pizzeria from Patsy Grimaldi steps from the bridge.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Juliana's

    Coal-oven pizzeria run by Patsy Grimaldi in his original Old Fulton Street building, a block from the bridge.

    Food · DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Jane's Carousel

    Restored 1922 carousel in a glass pavilion by Jean Nouvel, on the water between the two bridges.

    Activity · DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Brooklyn Bridge

    The 1883 bridge's raised wooden walkway is open to pedestrians around the clock; the walk takes about 30 minutes.

    Activity · DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights · 0.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Brooklyn Bridge

    1883 bridge with a pedestrian promenade over the East River.

    Sight · New York City · 0.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Brooklyn Bridge Park is a stop on our NYC Cultural Weekend route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Brooklyn

2 more curated outdoor spots in Brooklyn. See the full Brooklyn guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on New York City

Our climate figures for Brooklyn come from nearby New York City. Average daily highs in New York City run from 38°F in January to 79°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Brooklyn Bridge Park itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for New York City from NASA POWER, not a forecast. New York City weather by month (covers Brooklyn).

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Brooklyn Bridge Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Coordinates
40.70224, -73.99586
Destination
Brooklyn, New York
Website
brooklynbridgepark.org

Brooklyn Bridge Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Brooklyn Bridge Park?

Plan on about an hour at Brooklyn Bridge Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Brooklyn Bridge Park?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Pebble Beach at Pier 1 is best for sunset photos.

Is Brooklyn Bridge Park free?

Yes, we list Brooklyn Bridge Park as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Brooklyn Bridge Park?

Brooklyn Bridge Park is at Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA, in DUMBO. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Brooklyn Bridge Park?

Brooklyn Bridge Park appears on NYC Cultural Weekend, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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