Prospect Park (Brooklyn) - Wikipedia
Prospect Park is a 526-acre (2.13 km 2) urban park in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The park is situated between the neighborhoods of Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Flatbush, and Windsor Terrace, and is adjacent to the Brooklyn Museum, Grand Army Plaza, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Prospect Park : NYC Parks
Widely known for its intricate manmade watercourse (wetlands) and its trees, the bulk of Brooklyn's remaining indigenous forest, the park is a highly functional green space. Contained within its 526 acres are a zoo, the first urban-area Audubon Center in the nation, an ice rink, a band shell, a carousel, and dozens of athletic and recreational ...
Things to Do - Prospect Park Alliance
Explore the menu for some of the favorite Prospect Park activities, and check our event calendar for daily activities and programs, including on school holidays, weekends and more.
Visit the Park - Prospect Park Alliance
An intricate system of man-made pools, streams and waterfalls culminates in the 60-acre Lake, Brooklyn's only freshwater lake. One of the park’s oldest structures, now serves as the city's first compostable restrooms in a public park.
Home - Prospect Park Alliance
Prospect Park Alliance is the non-profit organization that sustains, restores and advances Brooklyn's Backyard, in partnership with the City of New York. The Alliance provides critical staff and resources that keep Prospect Park green and vibrant for the diverse communities that call Brooklyn home. Learn More.
A Visitors Guide to Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York
Jun 26, 2019 · Located in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, Prospect Park welcomes eight million visitors each year. The 585-acre park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, who also designed Manhattan's famous Central Park. Prospect Park offers a wealth of activities and events throughout the year, making it a worthwhile destination for ...
Best Things to do in Prospect Park in Brooklyn
Apr 27, 2020 · Less crowded than Manhattan’s Central Park, Prospect Park offers the same gorgeous, giant green space for hanging out, sports, exercise, some of the best picnic spots in Brooklyn, casual strolls plus some of the other Prospect Park activities there are to offer from the zoo to historic museums.
Prospect Park - Visit Brooklyn
Prospect Park is Brooklyn’s largest green space, designed by the creators of Central Park. The park offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, boating, and sports facilities. Surrounding neighborhoods, such as Park Slope and Prospect Lefferts Gardens, provide easy access to the park’s amenities.
Prospect Park: secrets of Brooklyn’s beloved park - Curbed NY
Aug 10, 2017 · The Prospect Park Alliance is beginning restoration efforts in the Vale, removing invasive weeds (using goats!) before beginning reforestation in the area. Open in Google Maps -, Brooklyn, NY...
Prospect Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
Brooklyn's answer to Central Park, Prospect Park contains a zoo, an audubon center and the Brooklyn Museum of Art. Its entrance is marked by the large Memorial Arch and it is a mecca for families and nature lovers who go to play ball, bird watch and listen to outdoor concerts.