What is Brooklyn Bridge Park?
• An 85-acre world class waterfront park, Brooklyn Bridge Park will replace abandoned piers, parking lots and storage sheds to become a magnificent public space along the Brooklyn waterfront – the first major park to be built in Brooklyn since Prospect Park 135 years ago. The plan proposed by the Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation (BBPDC) captures the site’s industrial and maritime history, while creating a park that invites the public to enjoy a range of environments and activities along the waterfront. Stretching 1.3 miles from Atlantic Avenue to north of the Manhattan Bridge, the park will be a succession of rolling hills, open plazas, lawns and restored habitats, as well as abundant recreational zones. • Recreational opportunities with approximately 40 acres of active recreational space including 9 acres of sport courts, playing fields and playgrounds located at the three major entrances. The plan offers access to the park’s foremost asset – the water – through 4 miles of
