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    Pier 2 at Brooklyn Bridge Park

    3.8 (67 reviews)

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    The beautiful view
    Rakema V.

    Came to Brooklyn Pier 2 Skating Ring for a Birthday party. I didn't know you could rent the venue for a few hours. We had a rewarding time. The kids where so exciting and happy while Skating. The view was breathtaking. Staff was attentive and very helpful. We had an assign staff member who help with the party venue and making sure all the kids had their wrist band, skates on and proper gear.

    View of lower Manhattan
    Emil C.

    The race expo for the Brooklyn Half Marathon has been the only thing that has brought me out here. From what I've seen, there's a promenade around the perimeter of the pier which is used by runners and walkers to get in their exercise. There's also a covered roller rink, several handball courts, and 3 uncovered basketball courts. At the end of the pier, there's a field with artificial turf. I think it's a very good use of the space from its original purpose.

    Glennis T.

    I recommend everyone check out this spot. It's children friendly & lots to do for everyone. It has basketball courts, ratchet ball courts, swings, space to just work out on grass. Oh & my favorite a Skating Rink for all ages. It's in a safe neighborhood. Pier 2 in Bklyn was built only 10yrs prior so it's still pretty new to the Promenade area. So, is the Boat Ferry to Manhattan only $4.00 one way if u don't want to take the train. Oh, by the way u must sign a Waiver to skate & u must have ur wrist guards or take the chance of wearing their nasty stink, itchy wrist guard. My friend said theirs were itchy & smelly. I had my own everything even skates & knee pads. I'm a germ a phobe. Staff, don't monitor entrance well enough they let ppl linger & pile up there. It's sometimes hard to exit. I'm surprised, that's not a fire hazard to constantly, block entrance/exit. A very good Skate Instructor is : Ramirez (201) 870-0696 he teaches kids & adults. Great personality & he'll meet u in Bklyn, Manhattan, Queens etc maybe Jersey.

    We love this rink!! Came for a visit from New Orleans and really enjoyed this experience! Every skater should experience a place like this outdoors on the river. I wish we could skate here more often!

    Bernice N.

    Warning- SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK! I'm not too crazy about this place, although I can say I had a bit of fun. First of all the floor covering they use to cover up what seems like an old ice hockey rink is all wrong. In some places it's unstable and if you're not careful you can really hurt yourself and that's what happened to my daughter. She had the safety walker and all and still managed to hurt her ankle. She will be ok, she's young and it wasn't that bad. That's not the point the point is they make the adults sign this waiver where you are responsible for your own safety and on this waiver even suggested that if you don't have insurance you shouldn't skate. They are not taking any responsibility for anything. I did read that if you see anything odd it's your responsibility to make them aware. I made them aware about the area on the rink that someone could get hurt and they seem to already know about it but still continue to let people skate. No warning in that area! They even put up cones but not where it should have been. It's not cool at all to continue to take people's money knowing you have this problem. How about you warn us about that and then let us sign a waiver. After what happened my youngest daughter just gave up! She was over it. My brother said he didn't like the floor at all, and after about 30 to 45 mins of being there everyone was ready to go. Even though it was free to skate, it still can add up to be a bit pricey. It was $7 to rent skates, $11 for the walkers, .25 per locker and once you open it, that's it unless you have another quarter so don't forget anything once you put your items in. So overall I wouldn't mind coming back, but only on a free skating day, during the hours that it's free, because then they change the offer to something else, ex. Adult Night then you have to pay for everything and I don't feel like it's worth it. My daughter that got hurt said she would come back to, she's no quitter, as for my baby she's still over it!

    Laura E.

    I came here for a skate date and had a relatively good time. On Saturdays, the cost of admission for adults is $11 and an additional $7 for skate rentals. You must wear wrist guards, and fortunately, these are free. I would advise renting a locker for 25 cents if you have any loose items. Beware, some lockers were not so clean. So make sure you check before use. The skates are not in the best condition and are men's sizes. The rink can be best described as a giant blue mat with bumps and dips. I have a bit of PTSD after falling flat on my a** skating over one of these bumps once. Since then, I make sure to proceed with caution. I prefer the wooden rinks as they offer a smoother ride. There are some pros: the music and views of the Manhattan Skyline were the mains for me. It's not the worst skating rink and not the best either.

    Wrist guards
    Edward W.

    Review for Roller skating $9 admission, $8 skate rental 1 quarter for the lockers. They recycle the wrist guards so if you come early, they won't be sweaty yet. Shoes were really comfortable and run slightly larger. We came on Friday at 7pm for 80s night and there was surprisingly no wait at all. Better yet, there wasn't anyone on the floor either so for a beginner like me it was perfect for practicing with less stress. The earlier you come the longer you can skate for.

    Roller rink with the Brooklyn bridge in the background.
    Nahmi C.

    My family and I had a fantastic time here in May. The view! Omg! Amazing backdrop of the NYC skyline and the Statue of Liberty! The rink was a little crowded but it dies down quick. It was a bit chilly the night we went. Staff was ok. The music playlist could've used some attention. We were there about 2-3 hours, and managed to hear a few songs played multiple times. We will definitely go back again in the fall! Really puts the roller rinks in the Los Angeles area to shame. That being said, the rink floor could use a touch up. Good times tho!

    Sherley V.

    Pier 2 Roller rink was truly a fun experience. i was searching all over for a great skating rink and came across this place, i made the right choice. i truly enjoyed skating here. The vibes and music was on point. I enjoyed friday reggae nights, it was truly the best. my man and i had a blast; we will definitely be returning next summer after the pandemic is over. The walk towards the skating rink was beautiful as well I've taken some amazing pics.

    The view of downtown Manhattan is magnificent.

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    Ask the Community - Pier 2 at Brooklyn Bridge Park

    Is it open during covid (as of august 27)?

    Yes, Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 2 is open. Lots of activities have resumed..Check the website for details.

    Are they currently open?

    Closed until April 2021

    Do they have both roller skates and roller blades rentals or just the former?

    Both roller blades and skates

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    Review Highlights - Pier 2 at Brooklyn Bridge Park

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