East River State Park
Entrance sign at East River State Park
East River State Park
Inside the East River State Park
The park is a popular spot for sunbathing.
One of five historic Information boards inside the East River State Park
East River State Park is a seven-acre (2.8 ha) state park[1] located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The park stretches along the East River near North 7th, 8th, and 9th Streets, and offers unobstructed views of the Williamsburg Bridge and Midtown Manhattan.
History
The park is built on the former site of the Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal, the first offline railroad terminal to be located in Brooklyn (opened in 1870 as Palmer's Dock). It is adjacent to the city-run Bushwick Inlet Park.
The park opened on May 26, 2007.[2] Unlike other nearby parks, it closes at dusk. State park rules prohibit dogs and bicycle riding.
In 2009 the music concerts that were held at the McCarren Park Pool were relocated to the East River State Park.[3] The Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn (OSA) selected the East River State Park as the site for future performances. The park has been nicknamed the Williamsburg Waterfront. Through a public/private partnership the Open Space Alliance and Ticketmaster, live music performances will be held through the summer months at the East River State Park.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "East River State Park". NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ↑ Ramirez, Anthony (May 27, 2007). "In Brooklyn, Modest Space, but It Does Have a View". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-02-21.
- ↑ Sisario, Ben (March 27, 2009). "A New Home for Outdoor Concerts in Williamsburg". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-06-14.
- ↑ "Williamsburg Waterfront Concerts". Retrieved 2010-06-14.
External links
Media related to East River State Park at Wikimedia Commons- East River State Park
- Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal, Palmer's Dock - A Comprehensive History: 1870-1983
Coordinates: 40°43′18″N 73°57′44″W / 40.721592°N 73.962257°W
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