Broadway Stages has a long history of supporting initiatives that benefit the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the community. The North Brooklyn Community Boathouse is one of many organizations that have benefitted from our financial and in-kind support. Read more.

The North Brooklyn Community Boathouse (NBCB) is a nonprofit, volunteer-run community organization dedicated to enabling safe, responsible, human-powered boating access to the waterways of NYC. They also strive to educate residents about the history, ecology and sustainability of our urban waterways. Since 2010, NBCB’s volunteer trip leaders have taken thousands of people out on the water in kayaks, canoes, and rowing gigs. In addition to member trips that explore Newtown Creek, the East River and other NYC waterways, NBCB offers free monthly public paddles. The trips and workshops provided by the boathouse’s education program have served hundreds of community members and scores of students from local schools and colleges.

In November 2022, NBCB officially announced the construction of a new boathouse along the Newtown Creek in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The project is funded through a grant from the Newtown Creek Environmental Benefit Fund (NCEBF), and managed by the City Parks Foundation. Broadway Stages, on whose land the building is being constructed, is overseeing construction and has made significant financial contributions to the project. For the first time – and unique amongst boathouses in NYC – NBCB will own their facility and secure their access to the waterway in perpetuity.

The new boathouse will be close to 8,000 sq. ft. and provide ample space for boat and equipment storage, training and workshops, an environmental education center, offices, bathrooms, changing rooms, lockers, a kitchenette and more.