Pier 2 Field at Brooklyn Bridge Park — Local services in New York

I was actually looking at NYC water taxi routes and stumbled upon this beautiful outdoor space (note: from Manhattan, highly recommend walking the Brooklyn Bridge to get here and then taking the water taxi back to Manhattan). Whether you’re with family, friends, or by yourself — there’s tons to do. By the water there’s a nice lawn area to lounge, sunbathe, or run around. There are (3) large covered sections: one of the sides holds a roller/ ice skating rink (depending on season) and pickleball courts, the other side has an entire row of swings, and the center holds a plethora of basketball courts that also spill out to an open/ uncovered area with more courts (a baller/ hooper’s dream). Everything was clean and well kept (including the restrooms). We had a lovely time here just relaxing and enjoying the waterfront views of Brooklyn Bridge...

Excellent fields in front of the dramatic backdrop of New York Harbour and the Manhattan skyline: water fountains (and they work) small steel lockers - just bring your own lock (somebody really thought about this!) netting to protect visitors from balls concrete walls and concrete benches all around provide shade for visitors no matter where the sun is coming from several soccer fields with movable goals (see pictures) several beach volleyball fields parking a car in Brooklyn Heights is obviously very difficult and time consuming. I always head...

Great view of the Manhattan skyline. This pier #2 is mostly made for sports like basketball, pickles all, skating rink, etc etc. There are some benches by the pier's end and a binocular for closer look at Manhattan! A decent view of the Brooklyn Bridge. If you squint, you can also see the Statue of Liberty and the Governor's Island. This pier is best for playing sports!! If you want to chill, I recommend pier #3 with benches, chairs, and...