Brooklyn Bridge ParkA new public park on the Brooklyn waterfront
THINGS TO COME
Construction of the park is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2007 with a completion date of 2010. When finished, the 77-acre public park will include active and passive recreation for all ages, including green lawns, shaded pathways, basketball, tennis, and handball court sports, soccer fields, bicycle paths, a safe-water non-motorized boating area, and breathtaking views of Manhattan, New York Harbor and the Brooklyn Bridge. Scheduled for completion in 2010, Brooklyn Bridge Park will stretch along 1.3 miles of the Brooklyn waterfront between Jay Street on the north, Atlantic Avenue on the south, Furman, Water and Plymouth Streets on the east, and the East River on the west. It will include Piers 1 through 6. Multiple means of experiencing the water are planned, including a waterfront promenade that will connect the entire length of the park. Platform walkways that carry park visitors over the water will be constructed to link the life of the park with that of the river. A "safe water zone" is planned that will provide approximately 12 acres of secure water area for non-motorized boats, including kayaks and paddle boats. Fixed and floating boardwalks will attenuate waves and contain the boaters within the safe water area. Water taxi stops will be located along the waterfront, allowing waterborne transportation options for park users and others coming to the park. |
