Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park, as its name would suggest, is stationed under the Brooklyn Bridge. It draws thousands of visitors each week who come for awe-inspiring views of Manhattan and idyllic picnic spots along the waterfront. The park is also the site of special events, including the free Movies With a View, kayaking and fitness classes. The appealing coastal attraction comprises a series of piers filled with recreational facilities, gardens, playgrounds, greenways and grassy areas for hanging out. Pier 2 holds basketball and pickleball courts as well as an in-line skating rink. A sandy "beach" serves as a (nonmotorized) boat launch at Pier 4. You'll find kid-friendly play areas at both ends (and some in between); the ones at Pier 6 include swings, slides, a giant sandbox and a water feature. There's plenty for families to learn and explore at the Conservancy’s Environmental Education Center, too. NYC Ferry boats stop at Pier 1 and Pier 6, while the ferry to Governors Island boards and disembarks from Pier 6 as well.