New parkland opens at Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) opened 3.5 acres of parkland on Saturday to complete the landscape of Pier 6. Planted with a diverse array of native plants and trees, the meadows and lawns create a green oasis at the southernmost point of the park and offer spectacular new views of the New York Harbor.
Designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc., the large lawns and planted areas of Pier 6 provide a relaxing retreat from the more active offerings at Piers 2 and 5, as well as the signature playgrounds of Pier 6 that opened in 2010. The sweeping flower meadow and surrounding plantings transport visitors to a beautiful, natural environment and the large lawn areas will host public programs such as the Conservancy’s Harvest Festival — a fall tradition that has attracted thousands of New York City families since its launch six years ago.
“The new Pier 6 parkland is a shining example of how we’ve incorporated nature into this former industrial site,” said BBP President Regina Myer. “Looking out at these magnificent flower fields and tree-lined pathways, it’s hard to imagine this space as an abandoned, concrete deck.”