Park Phasing
The construction of Brooklyn Bridge Park progresses in stages as funding becomes available. Construction of the park began in January 2009, with the first six acres of the park opening in March 2010 at Pier 1 including the park’s first waterfront promenade, lawns, a playground and the “Granite Prospect.” Pier 6 opened in June 2010 and an additional 3.5 acres of parkland on Pier 1 and 1.4 acres of parkland on the Pier 2 uplands opened in August 2010.
Click here to view a larger map.March 2010
Pier 1 opens, featuring a major entrance to the park at Old Fulton Street and generous lawns that capture the views to Brooklyn Bridge and the New York Harbor. Pier 1 also features a waterfront promenade, playground and concessions, as well as many pedestrian paths threaded through the topography.
June 2010
Pier 6 uplands open, including a 1.6-acre destination playground, bikeway/walkway, dog run and seasonal water taxi service to Governors Island and other points in the harbor.
August 2010
The uplands between Pier 1 and 2, the Pier 1 water garden and the uplands of Pier 2 opened, including the spiral pool. This phase includes a boat ramp and a salt marsh with a stone seating area. Additional portions of the park greenway opened as well as an interim bikeway/walkway linking Piers 1-6.
Summer 2011
Re-opening of Empire Fulton Ferry Park with “Jane’s Carousel” installed in a new all-weather pavilion and other park landscape and amenity improvements.
Spring 2012
Completion of Pier 5 and portion of Pier 5 uplands, which include 5 acres of multi-use active recreation and the picnic peninsula with a concession, barbeque and play area as well as the separation of Pier 4 from the uplands to enhance the naturally occurring wildlife preserve on Pier 4.
Winter 2012
Completion of Pier 5 upland.
Spring 2013
Completion of Pier 3 upland.
The phasing plan accounts for available funds allocated to the project. As additional funding becomes available, BBP will prioritize the construction of Pier 2, the wave attenuation for the calm water harbor, the remaining section of Pier 6, the John Street site north of the Manhattan Bridge and the construction of Pier 3.
