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. In May 2011 an additional 1.8 acres opened on Pier 6 including lawns, pathways, plantings and three sand volleyball courts. The renovated Empire Fulton Ferry opened in September 2011 and includes the spectacular Jane's Carousel.
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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 open, 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
Pier 6 expands by 1.8 acres with three sand volleyball courts, two lawns, pathways and planted areas. 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.
Fall 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. Completion of the Squibb Park Bridge spanning Furman Street to provide a more direct connection into the park at Pier 1.
Summer/Fall 2013
Completion of Pier 3 upland, Pier 2 and John Street.
The phasing plan accounts for available funds allocated to the project. As additional funding becomes available, BBP will prioritize the construction of remaining phases.
