Brooklyn Bridge Park

: Have you seen any ducks in lately? Now that it's warm out, you'll likely spot some at the Pier 4 beach, around the pilings at Pier 1, and the marina. If the tide is high, you may find them in the salt marsh - don't miss them while they're out and about!

Please remember, like all our wildlife, the ducks are for observing - not for feeding or touching!

Photo credit: Laura Waterbury

Our season preview is here... grab a print copy at one of our events, or swipe to read! We're eating it up fr 🔥



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Check out this beautiful view of the , perfectly framed by the Paulownia tree on Pier 2!

FREE WORKOUTS IN ! 💪 Join us for a range of fitness activities, from bodyweight workouts, to yoga, to recreational leagues - there's something for everyone! Visit our website to learn more and register.

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: The north end of receives a lot of foot traffic at this time of year. Luckily, this area is made even more beautiful by a profusion of red & yellow Buckeye trees, which line the stairs to Main Street’s lawn!

When they bloom in May, their large flower spikes reach towards the sky and attract a wide range of pollinators. Take a photo of them with the in the background next time you're there!

Photo credit: Bella Ciabattoni

Thank you to everyone who came out for our annual Kite Festival! We had over 4 thousand friends join us to fly kites, learn about international kite traditions, decorate their own kites and more. A special thank you to our community partners (tagged below) for adding to our wonderful day! 🪁☀️

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We're thrilled to announce our 2026 season - with an exciting events calendar full of all your favorites, and some new events, too. From Kite Festival this Saturday to Waterfront Workouts to Movies With A View, presented by Persol, there will be a lot going on within . Visit brooklynbridgepark.org/events to learn more!

Cover: Etienne Frossard, Will Raggozino, John Eng, Alexa Hoyer, Jessica Bal, Etienne Frossard
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Join us for Kite Festival, one week from today on Saturday, May 16 on Pier 5! From 11 am to 3 pm, enjoy the only day kite flying is permitted in - along with cultural kite celebrations, professional kite flyers, face painting, arts & crafts, and 's Museum on Wheels! Bring your own kite, borrow one of ours, or take one to decorate*. More information on our website!

*BYO kite is encouraged; we’ll have a limited number of kites to borrow, as well as some to decorate and take home, while supplies last.

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Thank you to everyone who joined and supported our Women’s Lunch. “The Shared Table” was a fitting theme for an afternoon centered on connection, conversation, and community. Together, we enjoyed a meaningful discussion led by an inspiring panel while also raising support for the future of our Education Center.

A special note of gratitude to our corporate sponsors: , .o.law, , , , and . Plus, our wonderful in-kind supporters, , , , , and everyone who contributed to this year’s gift bag and auction.