1. Brooklyn Bridge Park was Designed to Encourage Interaction With Water

Although most waterfront parks are perched above the water, Brooklyn Bridge Park was designed to encourage interaction with the water through its diverse “edge types,” featuring beaches, salt marshes and ramps. Visitors can certainly take a stroll along the promenade, but they also have access to the shoreline at places like the sandy beach near Jane’s Carousel.

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The Secrets of Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour

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