Brooklyn had many fitness based openings this month – including a pilates studio in Park Slope, an indoor pickleball gym and basketball center in Greenpoint, a bouldering gym in DUMBO and a barre studio in Downtown Brooklyn. Families can also check out a new head spa in Boerum Hill, a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists in Gowanus, a permanent jewelry boutique in Bay Ridge, a makerspace for kids and adults in Sunset Park, and more!
Brooklyn Uprising | DUMBO | NOW OPEN
Brooklyn Uprising, a new indoor bouldering gym, has opened at 20 John Street in DUMBO, across from Brooklyn Bridge Park. The facility (ages 16+ only) offers bouldering walls, strength-training equipment, locker rooms with showers, and a cedar sauna, along with optional climbing coaching and personal training. Memberships start at $135 per month, with additional day pass and punch pass options.
Indoor Pickleball X – Brooklyn | Greenpoint | NOW OPEN
Indoor Pickleball X – Brooklyn is located at 49 Ash Street, right below the Pulaski Bridge in Greenpoint. They have 13 pro-cushion courts, 24/7 access, a fitness gym, shower, locker rooms, indoor bike parking, pro shop, open play, leagues, coaching, a workstation with private phone booths, and more. Indoor Pickleball X is more than just a place to play—it’s a community built around connection, competition, and growth. The “X” represents everyone. Whether you’re a beginner picking up a paddle for the first time or an experienced player refining your game, you belong.
Pure Barre | Downtown Brooklyn | NOW OPEN
Pure Barre has opened its newest NYC location on Hoyt Street. Taught by their highly-trained teachers, Pure Barre features four group class formats that deliver an effective total-body workout focused on low impact, high-intensity movements that lift and tone muscles and improve strength, agility and flexibility for every body.
Studio Metamorphosis | Park Slope | NOW OPEN
Come try a Signature Shred, Abs & Stretch, or Essentials (beginner-friendly) class at Park Slope’s newest pilates studio. They have 10 reformers, sunlit windows, and thoughtful touches built for comfort and ease. Check out their new client promos and pricing here.
Botanic Head Spa | Boerum Hill | NOW OPEN
Botanic Head Spa has opened at 308 Atlantic Avenue. Stop in for a head, scalp, or body treatment! Find all services and pricing here.
Carroll Street Bridge | Gowanus | NOW OPEN
After 5 years of being closed, the Carroll Street Bridge has reopened for pedestrians and cyclists! Come take a stroll. The picture below is from the NYC DOT.
Forever Charmed by V | Bay Ridge | NOW OPEN
Forever Charmed by V is a permanent jewelry experience offering custom-fit welded bracelets, anklets, necklaces, and rings. Each piece is designed to be effortless and meaningful—perfect for celebrating friendships, milestones, and everyday moments. They also host private events and in-house appointments in a fun, elevated, and personalized setting. They also feature a curated selection of local makers with small-batch collections, perfect for gifting, along with a variety of rings, studs, and hoops available in store. Make an appointment or visit the store at 512 77th Street!
Foodtown | Bay Ridge | NOW OPEN
Foodtown has opened a new location in the old Rite Aid building at the corner of 4th Avenue and Bay Ridge Avenue. Whether you’re shopping for tonight’s dinner or stocking up for the week ahead, Foodtown strives to create a warm, welcoming, and convenient experience that feels like home.
Brooklyn Buildz NYC | Sunset Park | NOW OPEN
Meet Brooklyn Buildz: Sunset Park’s dedicated scale modeling makerspace and youth STEAM lab. They provide a distraction-free sanctuary for adult builders and run a structured, screen-free after-school program for kids. Through step-by-step, hands-on model building, they help the next generation trade device fatigue for real-world focus, patience, and creative problem-solving. Book a bench here for ages 10+! They are located at 4223 1st Ave., Studio 2.
Hoops Klub | Greenpoint | NOW OPEN
Hoops Klub’s brand-new facility features two full-size courts, a creative design, inspiring quotes throughout the space, and an environment built to bring the community together. They offer youth basketball programs, adult leagues, camps & clinics, community events, court rentals, school & team programs, and much more! They are located at 237 Russell Street.
Coming soon to our neighborhoods
Keep an eye out for more updates on these upcoming spots!
Lidl | Williamsburg | Opening date TBA
Another 27,0000-square-foot location of Lidl is slated to open soon on the ground floor of 597 Grand Street in Williamsburg. The new store will occupy a mixed-use retail and residential building between Leonard and Lorimer Streets, which was the former site of a Key Foods. Similar to Trader Joe’s and Aldi, Lidl offers a broad assortment of products, including its 49-cent butter croissants, private-label Butcher’s Specialty meats, and Bon Gelati mini ice cream bars. Shoppers can also find gourmet favorites like frozen tiramisu, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, and authentic prosciutto.
Arizona College of Nursing | Downtown Brooklyn | Opening date TBA
Arizona College of Nursing is opening its first New York campus after signing a 10-year lease for 40,000 square feet at 532 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn. The Glendale, Arizona–based school will occupy the sixth through eighth floors of the Paxton, a 43-story mixed-use tower near Borough Hall and MetroTech.
Erudite Preschool | Boerum Hill | Opening date TBA
Erudite Preschool is a Russian immersion daycare and preschool for children ages 6 months to 5 years. They have signed a lease at 526 Baltic Street which is the Baltic Canal building.
Whole Foods | Cobble Hill | Opening date TBA
According to Crain’s, Whole Foods has signed a lease to take over the corner storefront at 182 Smith Street between Warren Street and Wyckoff Street, right on the border of Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill. The approximately 35,000 square feet space was recently vacated by Rite Aid following the pharmacy chain’s ongoing bankruptcy closures. While rumors of a grocery store taking over the spot have been swirling, the newly inked lease confirms that the national grocer is planting its flag on Smith Street. Because the lease was just signed, there is no official timeline yet for the build-out or opening day.
Prospect Park Vale | Prospect Park | Reopening 2027
The Prospect Park Vale restoration began this month and expects to conclude in 2027. This $37.5 million, 8-acre project is the single largest capital allocation to Prospect Park since Lakeside back in 2010-2013. A new children’s nature exploration area is part of the design!
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Updated: June 28, 2026 Main Image: Brooklyn Uprising