Squibb Park

Squibb Park and Bridge offer a unique and essential access point into Brooklyn Bridge Park. The Squibb Bridge, with its distinctive design and strategic location near public transportation, provides park visitors with both convenience and breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan. The bridge connects Squibb Park in Brooklyn Heights to the Greenway in Brooklyn Bridge Park at Pier 1, open from 8 am to 10 pm.

Squibb Park itself serves as a versatile space where children can engage in various activities like riding scooters or playing games on the hardtop surface. Permits for organized programs in the park are available through Brooklyn Bridge Park. The history of this playground honors Dr. Edward Robinson Squibb, a prominent figure in the pharmaceutical industry, known for his contributions to anesthetics and pure food and drug laws.

Originally built in the late 1940s and named after Dr. Squibb in 1959, the park features vintage playground equipment, a basketball court, and lush greenery including pin oaks and London planetrees. Situated below street level next to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Squibb Park provides a peaceful retreat with a rich history and a connection to the surrounding urban landscape.

Generated from the website content