Double the fun: Open Ropes teaches Double-Dutch in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Whether jumping in or out, double-Dutch jumping is back at Brooklyn Bridge Park in Open Ropes, from June 7 through Aug. 30.

Open Ropes is a double-Dutch jump rope session open to everyone of any age, skill, and jump style. Skilled instructors are on-hand to provide basic instruction in a fun block party environment.

Grab your partners, grabe two ropes, and get into the jump of things.

Open Ropes, June 7 through Aug. 30 on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm. Free. All skills welcome.

Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 2 [Joralemon Street at Furman Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 222–9939; www.brooklynbridgepark.org].

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