Brooklyn Bridge Park Announces Plan to Build a Pool

Brooklyn Bridge Park announced plans to build a permanent pool at Squibb Park, an area just above Pier 1 in Brooklyn Bridge Park that’s connected to the park through Squibb Park Bridge, according to a press release. The plans are in the early stages and are subject to necessary approvals, but the development, operation, and maintenance of the pool and related amenities will be a joint venture between NYC Parks and Brooklyn Bridge Park.

“As a world-class park, we are always striving to provide the best amenities and activities for park visitors. The temporary pop-up pool has been a much-loved summer attraction and now we are thrilled to announce plans to bring a permanent pool to Brooklyn Bridge Park,” said Eric Landau, Brooklyn Bridge Park President.

The construction of the pool is estimated to cost between $10-$15 million. The majority of the capital will be raised publicly and privately in partnership with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, but one-third of the necessary funds for the project will be provided by Brooklyn Bridge Park. Midtown Equities and Alloy Development with Monadnock Construction and DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners are also supporting the project.