There are public restrooms at the Visitor Center at the Boathouse where you can change. There are no lockers near Pier 4 and we will not be able to watch anyone’s personal belongings.

Yes. This advanced registrations help us manage the crowd.

You can expect to be on the water for around 20 minutes. Everyone is required to return at the end of that time period.

Yes, kayaking may be canceled due to inclement weather or conditions. Check the Alerts & Updates page, but be aware that conditions on-site can change rapidly, requiring cancelation without notice.

Yes, kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park is completely free. The Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse runs on the generosity of our volunteers and your donations.

• Minors (below 18 years old) must have a waiver form signed by a parent or guardian.
• Minors 14-17 years old can go in a kayak by themselves if a parent/guardian agrees, signs the waiver, and remains present.
• Minors 13 years and younger are permitted, if accompanied in the boat by parent or guardian. Only one child per boat at any time.

Our kayaks are pretty stable and people rarely fall into the water. However, if you do fall in we have safety boaters on the water to help you get back in.

No problem! Beginners are welcome. The staff will explain all you need to know before heading out on the water. We have safety boaters in case you need additional instruction once on the water as well.

Free public kayaking run by Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse and Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy is run off the floating dock off Pier 2 (north side, near the entrance).

Have your own kayak? Launch your human-powered boats from the Pier 4 Beach.

Yes, be prepared to get a little wet from the waist down.

Yes, if you find an item in the Park you can give it to any Park staff member or drop it off at our office at 334 Furman Street (near Pier 5). If you have lost an item please complete this form here, if the item is found we will contact you.

Yes, walk ups will be accommodated on-site if there are still spaces left or if there are no-shows.

Yes, we require advanced registration. Registration involves two steps — once you complete registration (found on each event page), you will be sent a confirmation email with a link to an online waiver which must be completed before you can participate in our fitness programming. Individuals who have not completed a waiver will not be permitted to join.

Individuals may only register for one spot per class. Those who book multiple spots for one class will have their excess reservations removed.

There is no age limit to participate, but children and teens under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Yes, there are restrooms at Pier 6 at Fornino and in Quay Tower; in the Boathouse in the Pier 5 Uplands, in the orange building on Pier 2, under Squibb Bridge; at Empire Stores in Empire Fulton Ferry, and in 99 Plymouth Environmental Education Center.

Yes, if you find an item in the Park you can give it to any Park staff member or drop it off at our office at 334 Furman Street (near Pier 5). If you have lost an item please complete this form here, if the item is found we will contact you.

​​The Conservancy is committed to providing a safe environment for visitors to the Environmental Education Center and will continue to follow State, City, and CDC guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Requirements are as follows: 

• We strongly recommend all visitors wear a mask, especially those who are not fully vaccinated. We kindly ask for your cooperation as we continue to protect our youngest and most vulnerable visitors.
• One adult from each family unit must sign-in with the number in group and zip code. By signing in, you are also attesting your group has self-certified for COVID symptoms.
• A maximum of 25 visitors are allowed in the Education Center at a time.
• The room will follow a one-in, one-out policy when at capacity. If demand is continually high, visitors may be subject to time-limits.
• Masks, gloves, hand sanitizer will be available onsite for participants.

If you have questions regarding our COVID-19 safety policy, please email us at education@brooklynbridgepark.org.

Please no:

• Food and drink
• Bare feet
• Dogs or other pets
• Strollers, bicycles, roller skates, scooters, and skateboards. You may leave strollers in the hallway, and a bicycle rack is located outside the front entrance.

There are public restrooms at the Visitor Center at the Boathouse where you can change. There are no lockers near Pier 4 and we will not be able to watch anyone’s personal belongings.

Yes. This advanced registrations help us manage the crowd.

You can expect to be on the water for around 20 minutes. Everyone is required to return at the end of that time period.

Yes, kayaking may be canceled due to inclement weather or conditions. Check the Alerts & Updates page, but be aware that conditions on-site can change rapidly, requiring cancelation without notice.

Yes, kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park is completely free. The Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse runs on the generosity of our volunteers and your donations.

• Minors (below 18 years old) must have a waiver form signed by a parent or guardian.
• Minors 14-17 years old can go in a kayak by themselves if a parent/guardian agrees, signs the waiver, and remains present.
• Minors 13 years and younger are permitted, if accompanied in the boat by parent or guardian. Only one child per boat at any time.

Our kayaks are pretty stable and people rarely fall into the water. However, if you do fall in we have safety boaters on the water to help you get back in.

No problem! Beginners are welcome. The staff will explain all you need to know before heading out on the water. We have safety boaters in case you need additional instruction once on the water as well.

Free public kayaking run by Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse and Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy is run off the floating dock off Pier 2 (north side, near the entrance).

Have your own kayak? Launch your human-powered boats from the Pier 4 Beach.

Yes, be prepared to get a little wet from the waist down.

Yes, if you find an item in the Park you can give it to any Park staff member or drop it off at our office at 334 Furman Street (near Pier 5). If you have lost an item please complete this form here, if the item is found we will contact you.

​​The Conservancy is committed to providing a safe environment for visitors to the Environmental Education Center and will continue to follow State, City, and CDC guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Requirements are as follows: 

• We strongly recommend all visitors wear a mask, especially those who are not fully vaccinated. We kindly ask for your cooperation as we continue to protect our youngest and most vulnerable visitors.
• One adult from each family unit must sign-in with the number in group and zip code. By signing in, you are also attesting your group has self-certified for COVID symptoms.
• A maximum of 25 visitors are allowed in the Education Center at a time.
• The room will follow a one-in, one-out policy when at capacity. If demand is continually high, visitors may be subject to time-limits.
• Masks, gloves, hand sanitizer will be available onsite for participants.

If you have questions regarding our COVID-19 safety policy, please email us at education@brooklynbridgepark.org.

Please no:

• Food and drink
• Bare feet
• Dogs or other pets
• Strollers, bicycles, roller skates, scooters, and skateboards. You may leave strollers in the hallway, and a bicycle rack is located outside the front entrance.

There are public restrooms at the Visitor Center at the Boathouse where you can change. There are no lockers near Pier 4 and we will not be able to watch anyone’s personal belongings.

Yes. This advanced registrations help us manage the crowd.

You can expect to be on the water for around 20 minutes. Everyone is required to return at the end of that time period.

Yes, kayaking may be canceled due to inclement weather or conditions. Check the Alerts & Updates page, but be aware that conditions on-site can change rapidly, requiring cancelation without notice.

Yes, kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park is completely free. The Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse runs on the generosity of our volunteers and your donations.

• Minors (below 18 years old) must have a waiver form signed by a parent or guardian.
• Minors 14-17 years old can go in a kayak by themselves if a parent/guardian agrees, signs the waiver, and remains present.
• Minors 13 years and younger are permitted, if accompanied in the boat by parent or guardian. Only one child per boat at any time.

Our kayaks are pretty stable and people rarely fall into the water. However, if you do fall in we have safety boaters on the water to help you get back in.

No problem! Beginners are welcome. The staff will explain all you need to know before heading out on the water. We have safety boaters in case you need additional instruction once on the water as well.

Free public kayaking run by Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse and Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy is run off the floating dock off Pier 2 (north side, near the entrance).

Have your own kayak? Launch your human-powered boats from the Pier 4 Beach.

Yes, be prepared to get a little wet from the waist down.

Yes, if you find an item in the Park you can give it to any Park staff member or drop it off at our office at 334 Furman Street (near Pier 5). If you have lost an item please complete this form here, if the item is found we will contact you.