John Street Lawn

Alcohol cannot be brought into Brooklyn Bridge Park. Alcohol is available for purchase at some Park concessions, but must be consumed within that concession location.

No, drones are not permitted in the Park. Launching, landing, or operating drones in this area is strictly prohibited in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Violators may be prosecuted and subjected to City, State, or Federal penalties along with the confiscation of drone and connected devices.

Park Rules  

To play basketball, volleyball, or soccer you must bring your own equipment. Equipment for pickleball and ping pong can be rented for free from the RecRe lockers at Pier 2 or borrowed from the roller rink when it is open.

No, furniture of any kind is not allowed in Brooklyn Bridge Park. These items can damage trees or lawns. We have installed or set out furniture for your use and enjoyment at multiple locations throughout the Park.

No, all of Brooklyn Bridge Park is managed ecologically and organically.

The most difficult aspect of turf management is compaction. Thousands of people enjoy park lawns, and this constant pressure from foot traffic squeezes the soil and restricts the root growth of the grass. Compaction is most severe when the soils are waterlogged after it rains. To mitigate compaction, it is vital to close the lawns on a weekly schedule, after big events, and any time they become very wet. At least one lawn on each pier will always remain open for your enjoyment.

Please note that lawns will occasionally close for periodic maintenance for issues other than compaction mitigation.

Leashed dogs are welcome on park pathways, but dogs are not allowed on lawns. There are two dog runs: one located at Main Street and one at Pier 6. Dog runs are routinely washed and pet waste bags are available at each dog run. Dogs must be licensed with visible identification tags and vaccinated for rabies.

Non-salt ice melt is used on park pathways during icy conditions.