Late Friday afternoon, your correspondent walked the new Brooklyn Bridge Park pedestrian and bike path from Pier 6, near the foot of Atlantic Avenue, to the north end of Pier 1, at the foot of Old Fulton Street. Below are photos taken along the way:
BHB photo by C. Scales
The path begins here, near the northern edge of Pier 6. The lower Manhattan skyline looms behind Pier 5.
BHB photo by C. Scales
Benches behind One Brooklyn Bridge Park afford views of the harbor.
BHB photo by C. Scales
Turning the corner toward Joralemon Street, one sees the Heights from a new perspective.
BHB photo by C. Scales
Between Joralemon and Montague streets, the path follows the narrow sidewalk by Furman Street.
BHB photo by C. Scales
At Montague, the path turns left, back towards the water.
BHB photo by C. Scales
From the path, one can see the turrets of the
Leverich Towers and the St. George Tower behind.
BHB photo by C. Scales
At the foot of Pier 2 is the Spiral Pool and kayak launching ramp.
BHB photo by C. Scales
North of the Spiral Pool is a seawall made of rocks, against which waves from boats’ wakes crash.
BHB photo by C. Scales
Spartina grass is taking hold in the salt marsh at the south end of Pier 1.
BHB photo by C. Scales
The path passes a pond and garden on the west side of Pier 1.
BHB photo by C. Scales
Here is the view at the north end of the path, with the Empire State Building reflecting the setting sun.
