Pier 2

Pier 2, the sports esplanade of Brooklyn

The Brooklyn audio-guided tour takes you to Pier 2, pier number 2 of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Calling all sports fans: this vast esplanade on the bank of the East River is entirely dedicated to physical activities, in a pleasant setting facing the Manhattan skyline.

Piers dedicated to sport

Pier 2 brings together several basketball courts where many New Yorkers come to practise each day, as well as a skate park and a track for rollerblading. The various piers of Brooklyn Bridge Park all invite physical activity: there is even a large football pitch at pier number 5. It is a boon for the inhabitants of Brooklyn, who can practise their favourite sports in an exceptional setting.

What there is to see

Under its covered structure, Pier 2 offers a lively play area, where the ballet of basketball players and skaters unfolds facing the water and the skyscrapers of Manhattan. It is a lively and friendly place, representative of the sporting and popular spirit of Brooklyn. Even without taking part, you enjoy stopping there to watch the atmosphere and the view.

Practical information

Pier 2 is in Brooklyn Bridge Park, on the bank of the East River, in Brooklyn. It is a public space freely accessible and on the level during the park's opening hours, which may vary with the season. Some sports facilities may follow their own access conditions.

What activities are there at Pier 2?

Basketball courts, a skate park and a rollerblading track, in a setting facing the East River and the Manhattan skyline.

Are there other sports facilities in the park?

Yes, the piers of Brooklyn Bridge Park are dedicated to sport; there is notably a large football pitch at pier number 5.