Know her Statue of Liberty, ride a bike through Central Park, see a play in Broadway and admire exhibitions in the Metropolitan Museum of Art They are mandatory stops for tourists who step on New York. However, the city always has offers for those who want it to find out in an untraditional way.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse Company Launched Kayak Program free. From now until the end of August, people can row down the river with breathtaking views of the Puente de Brooklyn and the Manhattan Bridge without paying.
The activity takes place on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from pier one and two in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
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What and how to book
To join it is necessary to make a Advance reservation up to 2 weeks in advance on the organizers’ website (www.bbpboathouse.org/kayaking/#make-reservation).
You can choose between three types of itineraries. The familiar, designed for boys that takes place on Sundays from 12 to 14.30. Children 7 years and older can row alone as long as a tutor is present. Another option is Polo kayak, a sport that is a mix of basketball, water polo and kayaking.
Finally, the general in which they provide visitors with boats, paddles and life jackets for 20 minutes. Tourists can walking within a protected area Saturdays from 10 to 15 (this option will be enabled until September) or in the afternoon from 17 to 19 until August.
Brooklyn Bridge Park offers amazing views of New York. Instagram photo.
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It is mandatory for all people to use chinstraps arriving. Once away from shore, they can remove the mask as long as they put it back on when they return to drop off the equipment.
Social distancing must be fulfilled both on land and in the water among those who do not share a home. The Shared boats are only for family groups.
Arriving on time will also be essential to be able to go rowing since people are divided into bubbles. If a member arrived late and the bubble is already in the water, they will not be able to use their reservation.
Those who want to go out and explore New York from the water will have to organize the plan in advance since it is an extremely popular option. As you can read on the registration page, there are no more places for the next 14 days.
Alternatives on land
The options to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge Park are several. Those who prefer to stay away from the water can stroll through Empire Fulton Ferry, a green space in front of an urban landscape between the bridges of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Due to the pandemic, in May 2020, circles were made for people to keep their distance. Photo AP Photo / Kathy Willens.
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Another alternative is to rest on the beach sand located on pier 4 while the gentle waves of the river are appreciated. Swimming is not allowed.
In addition, throughout the year free or low-cost events. Free yoga classes are organized, talks about the species that inhabit the park, stargazing, scavenger hunts for the little ones and guided walks.
The place is ideal for sports. It is allowed to ride a bicycle, there are soccer fields, basketball, skating rink and bouldering, a discipline that consists of climbing walls. There you will find one of the largest outdoor areas in North America for activity.
