Brooklyn Bridge Park Granite Blocks

Located on pier 1 the granite prospect has become an iconic feature of brooklyn bridge park.

Brooklyn bridge park granite blocks.

Since 1883 its granite towers and steel cables have. The area includes two landscaped lawns overlooking the brooklyn bridge and new york harbor a salt marsh with native plants a playground a granite lookout a waterfront walkway a playground and various food and drink concessions. Recently we installed new granite seating made from stone blocks from the brooklyn bridge s abutment. Brooklyn bridge park conservancy.

With new entrances new facilities and wonderful new park features the pier 5 uplands will be a destination when it opens next year. Work continues at the pier 5 uplands. The park events visitor info join 0 toggle navigation menu. Brooklyn bridge park is a waterfront park along the east river in new york city.

The granite was salvaged from work on the roosevelt island and willis avenue bridges. The sweeping granite terrace provides a unique gathering spot with spectacular views of the new york harbor. Feel free to grab a book from its shelves sit back and enjoy a great read with a great view. A bridge unveiled the brooklyn bridge looms majestically over new york city s east river linking the two boroughs of manhattan and brooklyn.

The brooklyn bridge park book cart can be found here weather permitting. The manhattan tower contains 46 945 cubic yards 35 892 m 3 of masonry while the brooklyn tower has 38 214 cubic yards 29 217 m 3 of masonry. The pier is brooklyn bridge park s largest and is the only one constructed on filled land rather than pilings. The granite terrace features salvaged granite blocks that emerge from planted areas allowing visitors to admire the spectacular view from shady nooks beneath the metasequoia trees.

Brooklyn bridge brooklyn bridge at night spanning the east river and connecting brooklyn to manhattan island in new york city. For more on bbp s response to the developing public health crisis.