Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
90 Kent Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
- General Information: (718) 782-2731
On February 1, 2020, the park was renamed in honor of Marsha P Johnson, a transgender woman of color who was a pioneer of the LGBTQ civil rights movement and a prominent figure in the Stonewall Uprising.
Marsha P. Johnson State Park is a seven-acre waterfront park located along the East River in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. It offers visitors a stunning view of the Manhattan skyline, a delightful play area, and the green space provides many opportunities for recreation and relaxation. As the site of a 19th century shipping dock, visitors to East River may also discover unique historical remnants like old cobblestone streets and railroad tracks embedded in concrete. Historic interpretive signs are provided for your convenience. The park preserves and protects the many natural and historical resources along this beautiful city waterfront. The park is free and open to the public.
In addition to the great views of the East River and Manhattan, the park offers native meadow plantings among the historic rail yard remnants; passive recreation; picnicking and barbecues.
Pet Policy: We welcome your dogs to the MPJ Dog Run on Kent Avenue and North 9th Street. Dogs are not permitted in any other area of the park. Please help us by keeping your furry friends limited to the Dog Run.
Hours of Operation
- Open 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m daily.
- Park House
Classroom is open Wednesdays & Saturdays from 10:00am-12:00pm &
1:30pm-4:30pm. See Marsha P. Johnson State Park Eventbrite page below for more information on our programming.
Fees & Rates
Entrance to Marsha P. Johnson State Park is free and all public programming and amenities are free of charge.
- Park Use Permits
- Park Use Permits are required for the following:- Film and photoshoots of any size- Reserving a picnic area- Gatherings of 10 or more people- Hosting an event of any size, including but not limited to birthday parties, catered picnics, classes, engagements, and wedding ceremoniesFor more information about Film/Photoshoot and Event Permitting, please contact Soleyl Ovalle at Soleyl.Ovalle@parks.ny.gov or call 212-866-3100.
Originally a Lenape homeland, by the late 1800's Brooklyn's East River waterfront was lined with industries manufacturing oil, metal, kerosene, rope, boats, sugar, porcelain, glass and beer, and shipping products to and from destinations worldwide. The property now known as Marsha P. Johnson State Park became a vital barge dock and train yard operating as the Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal until industry declined. In 1983 the site was abandoned and effectively left fallow. After decades of cleanups, protests, relentless community advocacy and informal use, the 7-acre site was purchased and mapped as a park. On June 26, 2007, East River State Park officially opened to the public. In February 2020, the Governor renamed the park for trans activist and icon Marsha P. Johnson. The park offers visitors a delightful green respite and stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. The green oasis features lawns and native gardens, a sandy beach, popular rustic playground, picnic areas, dog run and outdoor event space along with a lovely Park House with the cleanest public bathrooms in all of Williamsburg.
Friday, December 27, 2024 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Amenities Information
- Amenities
- Playgrounds
