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Squibb Park Bridge at Brooklyn Bridge ParkWhether or not you agree that <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/funnest">funnest</a> is actually a word, you have to admit that this new bouncy, zig-zagging pedestrian bridge in Brooklyn is pretty darn cool. Designed by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Zoli">Ted Zoli</a> and constructed by <a href="http://www.hntb.com/" target="_blank">HNTB</a>, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/bouncy-squibb-park-pedestrian-bridge-opens-as-connection-to-brooklyn-bridge-park/">Squibb Park Bridge</a> provides a much-needed link over the BQE to connect Brooklyn Heights to Brooklyn Bridge Park. Reactions to the slightly unstable sensation felt when crossing the bridge seem to be mixed, but locals are certainly appreciating the newfound ease with which they can get to the waterfront. For a closer look at the bridge's unique design, click through our <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/photos-bouncy-zig-zagging-squibb-park-bridge-is-the-nycs-funnest-pedestrian-bridge/squibb-park-bridge-28/">full photo gallery</a>.1
Squibb Park Bridge at Brooklyn Bridge Park<a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/bouncy-squibb-park-pedestrian-bridge-opens-as-connection-to-brooklyn-bridge-park/">Squibb Park Pedestrian Bridge</a> opened a few weeks ago in March, just in time for spring.2
Squibb Park Bridge at Brooklyn Bridge ParkThe $5 million bridge was built out of 100,000 pounds of black locust timber.3
Squibb Park Bridge at Brooklyn Bridge ParkBlack locust timber is a species that was originally used for ship masts hundreds of years ago.4
Squibb Park Bridge at Brooklyn Bridge ParkWhile you might feel a little bounce as you're traversing the bridge, it's important to stress that this is certainly no rickety Indiana Jones vine job.5
Squibb Park Bridge at Brooklyn Bridge ParkA view from the bridge over the BQE.6
Squibb Park Bridge at Brooklyn Bridge ParkHeading onto the bridge from the Brooklyn Bridge Park side.7
Squibb Park Bridge at Brooklyn Bridge ParkBlack locust timber is resistant to rotting (which is probably why it has traditionally been used in shipbuilding).8
Squibb Park Bridge at Brooklyn Bridge ParkBlack locust timber is also considered <a href="http://www.asla.org/uploadedFiles/CMS/Business_Quarterly/ASLA_Black_Locust_Lumber_Presentation.pdf">a sustainable alternative</a> to other woods.9
Squibb Park Bridge at Brooklyn Bridge ParkIf you're in the Brooklyn Heights/Brooklyn Bridge Park area, we highly recommend that you check out the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/bouncy-squibb-park-pedestrian-bridge-opens-as-connection-to-brooklyn-bridge-park/">bridge</a> for yourself.10
Squibb Park Bridge at Brooklyn Bridge ParkAnd be sure to let us know in comments what you thought about the bounce.11
Squibb Park Bridge at Brooklyn Bridge ParkThe bridge also has an unusual zig-zagging design.12
