We will walk along the north side of Atlantic Avenue, from Court Street to the end of Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
I will talk about several forces that shaped this sliver of land, from the ice age to the present day. We will find ourselves in the current moment through intimate observation of our surroundings.
There will be time to write and/or draw at several points throughout the walk. Please bring: a journal or sketchbook & something to write/draw with.
Content note: This walk is geared toward adults and older teens. I will be touching on complex & often violent dynamics that shaped and continue to shape this land, which may be challenging for children.
Accessibility
We will walk one mile, stopping several times along the way. We will cross a couple busy roads. Expect lots of noise and activity! I do not plan to have amplified sound, but I’m open to it if requested.
Sidewalks are wide and mostly smooth, sloping gently downwards as we approach the pier. I believe that it is fully wheelchair accessible, but I am not sure about the grading of the slope. There are no benches or bathrooms on this section of Atlantic Avenue, and little shade.
Pier 6 is wheelchair accessible.
Pier 6 has lots of benches and 2 multi-stall gendered bathrooms with 1 wheelchair accessible stall each.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any accessibility questions/requests!
Public transportation:
Walk is along the b63 route, which ends at the pier.
The starting point is near several subway & bus lines. The ending point is close to the b63 & the ferry.
If you’re not up for the walk, but want to meet the group at Pier 6, please reach out! I can send you some facts about the pier and journaling prompts, and let you know where & when to meet us.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Saturday, May 4, 202411:00 AM
1 hour
Borough: Brooklyn
Theme: Environment, History & Culture
Language: English
