Penn Bike Library: May 2nd - May 5th
Take a free bike ride in Shirley Chisholm State Park: enjoy nature, get some exercise, and have fun. Weekly registration opens on Mondays.
Location
Shirley Chisholm State Park
1750 Pennsylvania Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11239About this event
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The Bike Library provides access to free bicycles from the first weekend in May to the last weekend in October. Our 2023 season runs from May 4th to October 29th. We operate Thursday through Sunday, and we are open on federal holidays. Our first ride out is 10am and last ride out is 4pm. On-line registration is on the hour, and walk-ins may sign up on the half hour. We ask that
Each rider must register per visit;
- Adults in the group must leave a license or NYC ID while bikes are on loan;
- Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian;
- There is a 6 rider limit every 30 minutes;
- Stay within park boundaries;
- Ride safely - stay to the right and respect others on the path;
- Return the bike with 2 hours, and at the end of the day be 5pm, and;
- Wear appropriate shoes: with closed toes such as sneakers.
The Bike Library closes in the case of inclement weather. Please check our hotline to find out if there is any doubt whether we are open: (718) 277-2420 x 6
This program is made possible by the partnership between New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Natural Heritage Trust. We are funded by Con Edison and other generous donors.