With Pier 3 now unveiled, Brooklyn Bridge Park is almost complete
Just in time for the lazy days of summer, Brooklyn Bridge Park cut the ribbon on Tuesday on 5 new acres of lush parkland on Pier 3, the final pier to be converted to parkland.
Unlike Piers 2 and 5, which are chockablock with basketball courts and soccer fields, Pier 3 is a place to kick back and relax, with a lush green lawn surrounded by groves of shrubs and trees. Nestled within the greenery at the north end is an interactive labyrinth, with fun elements like a walk-in kaleidoscope, an echo game, a “conference tube” and Gunter Beltzig stone seating. The outer grove is set with picnic tables and clustered Adirondack chairs, and there is a “hardscaped” area for small events and performances.
The opening brings the park to 90 percent complete.