Piers 1 and 6 have been the only 2 parks open at Brooklyn Bridge Park but this July that will change with the addition of the pop-up pool at Pier 2. Everyone is excited about the new pool but in the meantime the other 2 piers will continue to dominate with their amenities and full roster of activities. From yoga, to kayaking, to the popular Movies with a View, there’s tons to do. And this year, they’re even adding a literature series. Here’s a few things we have to look forward to (a full calendar can be found here):
Syfy Movies With A View
Join us for the 13th season of our movie series on Thursdays this summer! Shorts curated by BAMcinématek, DJs from Brooklyn Radio kick off the evening and bike valet provided by Transportation Alternatives.
Presenting Sponsor: SYFY
Date: Thursdays, July 5-August 30
Time: 6:00pm-11:00pm, music at 6:00pm, movies at sunset
Location: Pier 1, Harbor View Lawn
Arrive early for the best seats: lawn capacity is limited!
Thursday, July 5 – E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (PG)
Thursday, July 12 – To Kill A Mockingbird (NR)
Thursday, July 19 – Slumdog Millionaire (R)
Thursday, July 26 – Clueless (PG13)
Thursday, August 2 – Wet Hot American Summer (R)
Thursday, August 9 – Barefoot in the Park (G)
Thursday, August 16 – The Big Chill (R)
Thursday, August 23 – Unforgiven (R)
Thursday, August 30 – Public Vote! Check brooklynbridgepark.org for details
Books Beneath the Bridge
This inaugural outdoor literature series will feature 6 nights of outdoor readings by authors, followed by a Q&A. Each night will be curated by a local, independent bookstore.
Location: Pier 1, Granite Prospect
Monday, July 9, 7:00pm – Freebird
Monday, July 16, 7:00pm – Greenlight Bookstore
Monday, July 23, 7:00pm – Powerhouse Arena
Monday, July 30, 7:00pm – Word Bookstore
Monday, August 6, 7:00pm – Community Bookstore Park Slope
Monday, August 13, 7:00pm – Bookcourt
The Bard on Pier 1
Free performances of Shakespeare on the Granite Prospect. Two different New York-based companies interpret the Bard and bring his words and wisdom to Pier 1.
Comedy of Errors by Theater 2020
Saturday, June 9, 7:00pm
Sunday, June 10, 7:00pm
The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series
The Metropolitan Opera presents a summer recital series featuring opera stars Danielle de Niese, Dimitri Pittas, and John Del Carlo, accompanied by Dan Saunders. Presented in collaboration with the City Parks Foundation. More info: metopera.org/parks
Date: Friday, July 27
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Pier 1
3rd Annual Etsy Craft Party
You’re invited to the most handmade party of the summer on August 24. Join Etsy for an evening of hands-on festivities to celebrate creativity and community.
Date: Friday, August 24
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Empire Fulton Ferry
9th Annual Marathon Reading of Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself”
Sign up to be one of the 52 readers of “Song of Myself” or simply enjoy Whitman’s words. To register to read, email songofmyself2012@gmail.com.
Date: Sunday, June 3
Time: 3:00pm-5:30pm
Location: Pier 1, Granite Prospect
Boating
Get out on the water for kayaking and community rowing with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse at the Pier 1 Boat Basin! Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Last sign-up is an hour before closing time.
Date: Saturdays, June through September 15 (except for September 
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Location: Pier 1 Boat Basin
Date: Thursdays, June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16, August 30
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Pier 1 Boat Basin
Waterfront Workouts: Pilates with the Fitness Guru
The Fitness Guru returns with Pilates Mat classes overlooking the New York Harbor. Limited mats available.
Date: Tuesdays, June 19 – September 11
Time: 7:00pm (registration begins at 6:30pm)
Location: Empire Fulton Ferry
Waterfront Workouts: Early Morning Yoga with Dodge YMCA
Morning yoga integrates posture, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation to stretch, strengthen, and condition. All levels are welcome. Limited mats available. Pier 1, Bridgeview Lawn
Date: Mondays, July 2 – August 27
Time: 7:30am (registration begins at 7:00am)
Location: Pier 1, Bridgeview Lawn
Waterfront Workouts: Zumba with Dodge YMCA
Zumba© fuses Latin and world music with aerobic interval training to sculpt the body and invigorate the soul! Pier 1, Promenade
Date: Sundays, July 1 – August 26
Time: 4:00pm (registration begins at 3:30pm)
Location: Pier 1, Promenade
Waterfront Workouts: Belly Dance with Dodge YMCA
Dance to Middle Eastern rhythms while learning traditional movements and combinations that tone your core.
Date: Fridays, July 6-27
Time: 7:00pm (registration begins at 6:30pm)
Location: Pier 1, Promenade
Waterfront Workouts: Hip Hop Dance Aerobics with Dodge YMCA
This class gets your heart pumping with Hip Hop music and hot step-by-step dance moves.=
Date: Fridays, August 3-31
Time: 7:00pm (registration begins at 6:30pm)
Location: Pier 1, Promenade
Sunset Pilates
Join Lou Cornacchia, founder of Cobble Hill’s Body in Balance Studio, on Pier 6 for an Intermediate Pilates Mat Class.
Date: Thursdays, June 21 – September 27
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Pier 6
Outdoor Fitness with Brooklyn Strength
Strength training and aerobic intervals in and around Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Date: Mondays, June 4-25
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Pier 6