Bush Terminal Piers Park is a waterfront park in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, at Marginal Street and 43rd Street. Its esplanade looks across the water toward the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Walk past tide ponds and restored wetlands, then explore the park’s nature preserve for a more wooded setting. Green spaces and rolling hills make room to pause, while baseball and soccer fields add space for sport. It is a calm choice for a picnic or an outdoor break in Brooklyn.
A former port site turned public park
Bush Terminal Piers Park occupies a former port complex on the Sunset Park waterfront. The site was cleaned up and opened as a public park in 2014. Its position extending into the water gives you a broad view of Lower Manhattan, alongside the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.
The park sits at Marginal Street and 43rd Street in Brooklyn. Baseball and soccer fields sit alongside the waterfront and open green areas, so a visit can include a walk, a game or a quiet break outdoors.
Waterfront paths and wetlands
Follow the esplanade along the water to pass tide ponds and restored wetlands. The nature preserve offers a more wooded stretch, with trails that give you a different perspective on the shoreline. The contrast between the open water and the forest-like paths makes it easy to vary the pace of a walk.
For a picnic, bring sandwiches or other prepared food. Barbecues are not permitted. Public restrooms are available in the park.
Planning a visit
The park is at Marginal Street and 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232. The D, N and R subway lines stop at 36th Street. Allow time to walk the shoreline and explore the preserve, or stay longer if you plan to picnic or use the sports fields.
An early visit suits anyone hoping for quieter paths. The park also has play areas, picnic tables and a dog park, along with facilities for several sports.
FAQ
Where is Bush Terminal Piers Park?
It is at Marginal Street and 43rd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY 11232.
How do you get to Bush Terminal Piers Park by subway?
Take the D, N or R train to 36th Street.
What can you see at Bush Terminal Piers Park?
The waterfront offers views of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Paths pass tide ponds and restored wetlands, and the park also has a nature preserve.
Can you barbecue at Bush Terminal Piers Park?
No. Barbecues are not permitted, but you can bring sandwiches or other prepared food for a picnic.
