A waterfront street end in Bay Ridge goes car-free for the day, right beside the 69th Street pier on Shore Road. It's run by Pineapple Ride, the Brooklyn nonprofit behind community bike rides since 2014, whose Open Streets plazas with NYC DOT and Street Lab are known for free bike repair, kids' programming and a café-and-community setup. If you want a slow, free waterfront afternoon in southwest Brooklyn, roll down Bay Ridge Avenue.
What to expect
Expect the street end by the pier cleared of cars and set up as a neighborhood pop-up plaza, with neighbors drifting between the plaza and the pier. Pineapple Ride's plazas usually offer bike repair, kids' activities and a café space; exact programming varies by event, so check Pineapple Ride's site for this edition's details.
Good to know
- Free to attend; drop in any time during the event window
- Bring your bike if it needs attention — free repair is a staple of Pineapple Ride's plazas, but confirm it's offered this time
- The R train's Bay Ridge Av station is about a 15-minute walk west to the waterfront
- Family-friendly; the Shore Road waterfront promenade is right there for a walk or ride after
- Outdoor pop-up — check Pineapple Ride's site or socials for weather updates
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Common questions
Is Pineapple Plaza free?
Yes. Pineapple Ride's plaza events are free to attend.
Where is it?
At the waterfront end of Bay Ridge Avenue (69th Street) by the American Veterans Memorial Pier, off Shore Road in Bay Ridge.
Who runs it?
Pineapple Ride, a Brooklyn nonprofit that has organized community bike rides and cycling safety programs since 2014, working with partners including NYC DOT and Street Lab on its Open Streets plazas.
