Learn about the advocacy and history behind the opening of New York’s newest park beneath the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan. A 3-year old advocacy effort resulted in the opening of the first acre in 2023, with a further 2 acres opening at the end of 2024. Learn about the the “fun facts” of the site including the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge, and discover a part of New York that is just starting to open up again.
Details: this tour is an accessible version and we will be avoiding stairs. Please note tours are approximately 1.5 hours long, and sidewalks in the area can be uneven.
Accessibility
We would like to prioritize tour participants with accessibility needs for this tour, and are offering a separate non-accessible tour for non-accessibility-needs participants. This will be the accessible version of the walk because we are avoiding stairs and will be mindful of curb cuts, etc. However please note the sidewalks in the area may be uneven. The group will be smaller, with 15 or less folks.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
