DUMBO / Brooklyn Heights

DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights sit on the Brooklyn waterfront between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, combining cobblestone charm, brownstone blocks, and postcard views of the skyline. Visitors come for Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Promenade, Time Out Market, Jane’s Carousel, St. Ann’s Warehouse, and the Instagram-famous Washington Street view of the Manhattan Bridge, which makes the area lively throughout the day. Traffic is typically busiest along Old Fulton Street, Water and Front Streets, Cadman Plaza, and near the bridge approaches, so planning your arrival route can save time.

Street parking is limited and highly competitive, with metered spaces, loading zones, and posted rules like alternate-side regulations to watch closely, while garages and lots are scattered around DUMBO and near the Brooklyn Heights commercial core and tend to fill during peak hours. The toughest spaces to find are near Brooklyn Bridge Park entrances, around the Promenade and Borough Hall, and by the Washington Street photo spot, so booking parking in advance can reduce stress and help you get straight to exploring. For the latest rules and rates on parking in DUMBO / Brooklyn Heights, always check official sources before you go.