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Boating

Brooklyn Bridge Park embraces its waterfront location and will feature a number of opportunities to experience the exhilaration of paddling on the East River. In Summer 2010, Brooklyn Bridge Park opened a boat ramp on the upland between Pier 1 and Pier 2, providing a new launch area in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Free seasonal “walk-up” kayaking and rowing programs are available on weekends, run by the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse. Summer sessions include kayaking and rowing in the Main Street cove and kayaking from Pier 1. Check the calendar for dates and times.  Please note that rowing is offered only at Main Street.

In the future, a pebble beach will be constructed by Pier 4, which will provide additional boat access areas in the southern portion of the site. A wave attenuation system will be built between Pier 1 and Pier 4 to create a protected boating environment. This calm water area for human-powered boats will allow both novice and experienced boaters to paddle the East River.