by NYC Department of Transportation
Photo: Christian David · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Families can walk the raised pedestrian promenade of the 1883 Brooklyn Bridge between City Hall and DUMBO, taking in skyline and harbor views. Bikes now use a separate protected lane, leaving the promenade for walkers.
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Promenade open at all times; sections may narrow during construction
Free
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All ages.
Free
Promenade open at all times; sections may narrow during construction
Manhattan entrance near City Hall Park (Centre St & Park Row), 10038, in Civic Center, Manhattan.
No. Brooklyn Bridge Walk is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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