Kayaking · Urban waterfront · Pier 2, Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park Free Kayak Paddle

A short, beginner-friendly paddle inside a protected embayment with Lower Manhattan and New York Harbor views.

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Time needed
20 min
Distance
Route-dependent
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Free
Booking
Required
Where
New York City

What it is

A short, beginner-friendly paddle inside a protected embayment with Lower Manhattan and New York Harbor views.

  • LocationPier 2, Brooklyn Bridge Park
  • ActivityKayaking · Urban waterfront
  • DifficultyBeginner
  • CostFree
  • BookingRequired in advance
  • Best seasonLate May through September

Conditions and cautions

Reservations open two weeks ahead; walk-up space is not guaranteed.

Plan your visit

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