BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Brooklyn Bridge Park - ECPv6.5.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Brooklyn Bridge Park X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://brooklynbridgepark.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Brooklyn Bridge Park REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T190000 DTSTAMP:20240612T033219 CREATED:20240422T195621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T205534Z UID:10004070-1718211600-1718218800@brooklynbridgepark.org SUMMARY:Kayaking DESCRIPTION:Glide along the water this summer and fall in our protected embayment with free public kayaking! \nPresented in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse\, free kayaking is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings\, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons through September. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers — life vests and all equipment provided\, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. \nAdvanced registration required\, providing 20 minute timed slots. Free registration opens 2 weeks ahead of each date through the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse website. View all kayaking dates here. \n\n\n Register Now!\n\n\n \nDon’t see any available time slots? Check back! Registration opens on a rolling basis\, 2 weeks ahead of each date. Occasionally\, slots may open due to cancellations. \nFor event updates and announcements\, subscribe to our email and socials (Twitter\, Facebook\, Instagram). Also check our Alerts & Event Updates page. Please note this event is subject to change to weather or other extenuating circumstances. \nHave your own boat? Launch your human-powered boats from the Pier 4 Beach. Learn more. \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n © John Eng \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n © Alexa Hoyer \n \n \n View of the Brooklyn Bridge from the Pier 2 launch dock. \n \n \n \n \n © John Eng \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n © Etienne Frossard \n \n \n Family kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park. \n \n \n \n \n © Paula Berg \n \n \n Kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park. \n \n \n \n \n © Etienne Frossard \n \n \n Kayaking at sunset off of Pier 2. \n \n \n \n \n © Alexa Hoyer \n \n \n Family launches into the water from the Pier 4 beach. \n \n \n \n \n © Etienne Frossard \n \n \n Friends kayak together in the East River. \n \n \n \n \n © John Eng \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n © Etienne Frossard \n \n \n Kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park \n \n \n \n \n © Etienne Frossard \n \n \n Groups kayaking at sunset off of Pier 2. \n \n \n \n \n © Etienne Frossard \n \n \n Father and son kayak in Brooklyn Bridge Park. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are there changing rooms and lockers? \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Do I have to make a reservation? \n \n Yes. This advanced registrations help us manage the crowd. \n \n \n \n How long can I paddle for? \n \n You can expect to be on the water for around 20 minutes. Everyone is required to return at the end of that time period. \n \n \n \n Is kayaking ever canceled? \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Is kayaking free? \n \n Yes\, kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park is completely free. The Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse runs on the generosity of our volunteers and your donations. \n \n \n \n Kayaking Age Restrictions \n \n \nMinors (below 18 years old) must have a waiver form signed by a parent or guardian.\nMinors 14-17 years old can go in a kayak by themselves if a parent/guardian agrees\, signs the waiver\, and remains present.\nMinors 13 years and younger are permitted\, if accompanied in the boat by parent or guardian. Only one child per boat at any time.\n\n \n \n \n What if I fall in? \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n What if I’ve never kayaked before? \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Where is free public kayaking located? \n \n 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). \nHave your own kayak? Launch your human-powered boats from the Pier 4 Beach. \n \n \n \n Will I get wet? \n \n Yes\, be prepared to get a little wet from the waist down. \n \n \n \n Is there a lost and found? \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n SUPPORT THE CONSERVANCY\n \n\n \n Your support keeps Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s events and programs free and affordable for all. Make a donation to the Conservancy today to keep it free for NYC. \n\n\n Donate Today! URL:https://brooklynbridgepark.org/event/kayaking/2024-06-12/ CATEGORIES:Kayaking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brooklynbridgepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Kayaking-8.21.2022-John-Eng-12-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T190000 DTSTAMP:20240612T033220 CREATED:20240507T153059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T153105Z UID:10004141-1718215200-1718218800@brooklynbridgepark.org SUMMARY:Amp'd Bootcamp with Chelsea Piers Fitness DESCRIPTION:Hit the grass and push your body to new limits in this class that combines bodyweight strength and cardio\, challenging both your energy systems and motor control. Led by Chelsea Piers Fitness\, this free class is open to all levels and takes place at the Pier 2 Sports Turf at Brooklyn Bridge Park (behind the basketball courts). Classes run weekly on Wednesdays\, May 1-September 25 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. \nAdvanced registration and waiver is required. Note\, we are opening registration by the month (opens at start of the month for all classes that month). Cancellations are not required\, but appreciated to give our instructors a head count!\nRegister Now!\nLooking for more? View all Amp’d Bootcamp classes here. Looking for a different class? View all Waterfront Workout classes here. \nFor event updates and announcements\, subscribe to our email and socials (Twitter\, Facebook\, Instagram). Also check our Alerts & Event Updates page. \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n © Alexa Hoyer \n \n \n Bootcamp at Waterfront Workouts \n \n \n \n \n © Alexa Hoyer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n © Alexa Hoyer \n \n \n Bootcamp at Waterfront Workouts \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you take walk ups? \n \n Yes\, walk ups will be accommodated on-site if there are still spaces left or if there are no-shows. \n \n \n \n Do I need to register for in-person fitness classes? \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n How many spots can I reserve? \n \n Individuals may only register for one spot per class. Those who book multiple spots for one class will have their excess reservations removed. \n \n \n \n Is there an age limit to participate? \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Are there public restrooms? \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n Is there a lost and found? \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n SUPPORT THE CONSERVANCY\n \n\n \n Your support keeps Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s events and programs free and affordable for all. Make a donation to the Conservancy today to keep it free for NYC. \n\n\n Donate Today! URL:https://brooklynbridgepark.org/event/ampd-bootcamp-with-chelsea-piers-fitness-5/2024-06-12/ CATEGORIES:Waterfront Workouts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brooklynbridgepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Bootcamp-at-Brooklyn-Bridge-Park-Pier-6-Hoyer.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR