Brooklyn Scavenger Hunt

48 finds from the bridges in Dumbo to the Coney Island boardwalk, all free to see.

Brooklyn Scavenger Hunt

TeamMeet at (place and time)

  1. Stay with your team on public sidewalks, paths, piers and the boardwalk.
  2. Cross only at marked crossings, with the signal.
  3. Buy nothing, take nothing and climb nothing. No rides.
  4. Photograph nobody outside your team without asking.
  1. A lawn on an old pierBrooklyn Bridge Park runs 1.3 miles along the river, much of it on former piers. Write the pier number.
  2. A zigzag wooden footbridge up the hillsideThe Squibb Park Bridge links the park to Brooklyn Heights. Walk it.
  3. A rocky little beach under the bridgesStay on dry stones; do not wade.
  4. The Statue of Liberty from the Brooklyn sideLook southwest from the piers.
  5. Cobblestones with old rail tracks in DumboWrite the street name.
  6. A ferry pulling into a Brooklyn pierWrite the color of its hull.
  7. A subway train crossing the Manhattan BridgeListen for the rumble overhead in Dumbo. Tick it while it moves.
  8. The Brooklyn Bridge's stone tower from directly belowCount the pointed arches in the tower.
  9. The old ferry landing below the Brooklyn BridgeFulton Ferry is named for the ferry line that crossed here. A concert barge is moored nearby; write its color.
  10. Both bridges in one viewDumbo sits between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. Find a spot that shows both.

Next step Cross the bridge: the NYC hunt

How it works

Two bridges, a promenade over a highway, a triumphal arch and a boardwalk: this Brooklyn scavenger hunt holds 48 finds in four areas, each seen from public ground.

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Two areas make a day

Dumbo and the bridge park opens first, and Brooklyn Heights sits just up the footbridge, so the two make one walk. Prospect Park and Coney Island each fill an afternoon. Choose one in the menu, then press Print this list.

Proof on paper

Most finds ask for a count, a number or a name, so teams prove a find by writing it. The note under each is the judging rule.

Tips
  • Coney Island's rides are ticked from the boardwalk. Say before you set out that nobody buys a ride ticket.

Questions and answers

Can you do a free scavenger hunt in Brooklyn?

Yes. Every find here is seen from sidewalks, parks, the promenade, the piers and the boardwalk. Nothing needs a ticket, a ride or a purchase.

Which Brooklyn area is best for kids?

Dumbo and the bridge park: lawns on old piers, a carousel in a glass box and a rocky beach, all close together. Keep an adult in every team.

What about Manhattan?

Walk the Brooklyn Bridge across and switch lists: the NYC hunt covers Lower Manhattan, Midtown and the High Line.

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All 48 finds

Dumbo and the bridge park 12

  • A carousel in a glass box by the river Jane's Carousel has 48 carved horses and was built in 1922 for a park in Ohio. Tick it from outside.
  • A ferry pulling into a Brooklyn pier Write the color of its hull.
  • A lawn on an old pier Brooklyn Bridge Park runs 1.3 miles along the river, much of it on former piers. Write the pier number.
  • A rocky little beach under the bridges Stay on dry stones; do not wade.
  • A subway train crossing the Manhattan Bridge Listen for the rumble overhead in Dumbo. Tick it while it moves.
  • A zigzag wooden footbridge up the hillside The Squibb Park Bridge links the park to Brooklyn Heights. Walk it.
  • Both bridges in one view Dumbo sits between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. Find a spot that shows both.
  • The Brooklyn Bridge's stone tower from directly below Count the pointed arches in the tower.
  • Cobblestones with old rail tracks in Dumbo Write the street name.
  • The Empire State Building framed by the Manhattan Bridge Stand on Washington Street in Dumbo and look down the street toward the river.
  • The old ferry landing below the Brooklyn Bridge Fulton Ferry is named for the ferry line that crossed here. A concert barge is moored nearby; write its color.
  • The Statue of Liberty from the Brooklyn side Look southwest from the piers.
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Brooklyn Heights 12

  • A bench with a skyline view Sit together for one minute.
  • A brownstone with a year on its front Write the year.
  • A church with a tall spire in the Heights Write the street.
  • A clock tower that was long the tallest in Brooklyn The Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower, near the Atlantic Avenue station. Write the time on its clock.
  • A courthouse with a statue in front Downtown Brooklyn has several. Write what the statue holds.
  • A fire station with a bright red door Write its engine or ladder number.
  • A gas lamp outside a house Some Heights houses keep them. Write the street.
  • A marble hall with columns and a cupola Brooklyn Borough Hall, Greek Revival, of Tuckahoe marble. Count the columns.
  • A plaque saying a famous writer lived here Brooklyn Heights has many. Write the writer's last name.
  • A street named after a fruit Pineapple Street is one of three. Write all three.
  • A wooden door with a brass knocker Look only; no knocking.
  • The promenade over the highway with the skyline across the river The Brooklyn Heights Promenade is 1,826 feet long, built over the expressway. Walk it end to end.

Prospect Park 12

  • A bronze statue in the park Write the name on its base.
  • A dog off leash in the early morning Early morning off-leash hours are a park custom. Ask before petting.
  • A drum circle or music on the lawn Weekends are best. Tick it; no photos of players without asking.
  • A fountain with sea figures blowing conch shells Bailey Fountain, from 1932, in Grand Army Plaza.
  • A meadow so long you cannot see its far end The 90-acre Long Meadow crosses the park. Stand in the middle and wave to your team.
  • A stone arch the path runs under Write the color of its stone.
  • A stone farmhouse in a playground The Old Stone House on Third Street, Park Slope. A short walk west of the park.
  • A swan or duck on the Lake Name which one.
  • A triumphal arch at the entrance to Prospect Park The arch stands in Grand Army Plaza, the park's main entrance. Count the horses on top.
  • A waterfall in the woods of the park Look in the Ravine. Stay on the paths.
  • A white boathouse on the water The Boathouse sits on the Lullwater, north of the park's Lake.
  • The Brooklyn Museum beside the park Its front on Eastern Parkway counts. Count the columns.

Coney Island 12

  • A fishing pier stretching into the ocean Walk to its end. Watch the lines.
  • A lifeguard chair on the sand Write its number.
  • A mural near the boardwalk Write its main color.
  • A painted sign from an old amusement stand Write one word on it.
  • A seagull stealing food Keep your own snacks covered.
  • A shell on the sand Look, then leave it where it lies.
  • A ship on the horizon Look out past the swimmers. Two teammates must see it.
  • A subway terminal station by the beach Several lines end here. Count the line letters on its sign.
  • A tall red steel tower that was once a parachute ride The Parachute Jump, 250 feet, no longer runs. Count its arms.
  • A wooden roller coaster Tick it from outside the fence. Listen for the climb.
  • The boardwalk's wooden planks The boardwalk opened in 1923 and runs 2.7 miles. Walk from one ride to the next.
  • The red wheel over the boardwalk The Wonder Wheel is 150 feet tall. Tick it from the boardwalk; nobody rides.

How this list was compiled: Written for this page in September 2026: 48 finds on foot in Brooklyn, New York, sorted by area, all scored from sidewalks, parks, the promenade and the boardwalk with nothing bought, no ride and no ticket. Nothing was copied from another list. Levels are our judgment. Names, dates and places in the notes were checked on 2026-09-24 against English Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ followed by Brooklyn_Bridge_Park, Jane%27s_Carousel, Dumbo,_Brooklyn, Manhattan_Bridge, Brooklyn_Bridge, Fulton_Ferry,_Brooklyn, Squibb_Park_Bridge, Brooklyn_Heights_Promenade, Brooklyn_Borough_Hall, Williamsburgh_Savings_Bank_Tower, Grand_Army_Plaza_(Brooklyn), Bailey_Fountain, Prospect_Park_(Brooklyn), Prospect_Park_Boathouse, Brooklyn_Museum, Old_Stone_House_(Brooklyn), Riegelmann_Boardwalk, Wonder_Wheel and Parachute_Jump. Licence: own work