Activity Overview
Pier 6 is a popular area of Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York City which is known for its five playgrounds. Other facilities in this family-friendly area include a dog run, volleyball courts, a ferry service to nearby Governors Island, and a pizza restaurant with rooftop seating that provides spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty.
If you're looking for a place where the whole family can spend the day outdoors having fun, then visit Pier 6. Children will love the diversity of its playgrounds, which feature slides, swings, a water jet field, a massive sandbox, Tarzan ropes and much more!
Things to Do
- Cool off in the summer heat with a visit to the Waterlab, the park's most popular playground, which is filled with water jets where your child can splash to their heart's content.
- Fly through the air in Swing Valley, which has ten different swing sets for children of various sizes as well as Tarzan ropes!
- Take your toddler to Sandbox Village, which is one of the largest sandboxes in all of New York City.
- Check out Slide Mountain with older children - its features include exciting jungle gyms and 2-story slides.
Pier 6 Playgrounds Insider Tips
- Not sure how to get to the park? Check out their handy Visitor Information page, which provides directions for those arriving via subway, bus, ferry, bike, and car.
- You can save money by bringing along your own snacks and drinks, though you might want to grab a bite to eat at Fornino. This famous pizza restaurant offers amazing views of Manhattan, especially at sunset.
- Don't miss Marsh Garden, a nature-themed playground at Pier 6 where you can relax and enjoy the fresh air.