Prospect Park
Prospect Park is a vast and beautiful urban oasis with 585 acres of beautifully landscaped greenspace and water features
In the Park Slope section of Brooklyn, Prospect Park is a unique urban oasis featuring 585 landscaped acres designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, the architectural design team responsible for Manhattan's Central Park.
Olmstead and Vaux accentuated the unique beauty of Prospect Park's natural and geological characteristics with a man-made Watercourse featuring an intricate system of pools, streams, waterfalls and islands culminating in a 60 acre lake. Inspired by the pristine streams of the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York, the Watercourse winds through deep gorges and 146 acres of forest known as the Ravine District. To preserve the landscape design, the Prospect Park Alliance launched a $43 million dollar restoration project to preserve the Watercourse and the Ravine over the next 25 years.
With over eight million visitors annually, there is something for all members of the family. Popular activities in Prospect Park include bird watching, biking, hiking, pedal-boating and fishing. In the winter months, the rolling hillsides are perfect for sledding. Many sports and fitness facilities are available, including two major league size baseball fields and an indoor-outdoor tennis center. The Prospect Park Children's Corner is a unique destination for fun, exploration, and education with several playground facilities and a landmark Carousel. The Long Meadow Dog Beach will be a favourite with your favourite pooch and the Park has specified off-leash hours for lots of fun with Fido.
Prospect Park is home to many cultural attractions, including The Prospect Park Zoo, Audubon Center and Lefferts Historic House. The Prospect Park Bandshell is the main venue for Celebrate Brooklyn Performing Arts Festival offering live outdoor entertainment performances and concerts every summer. On Saturdays, Prospect Park hosts the one of the largest organic farmer's greenmarkets in New York City.
Nearby attractions include Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn Museum of Art and Brooklyn Bridge.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoProspect Park Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Thursday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Address: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Phone: (718) 965-8951
Official Website: Prospect Park
Prospect Park Reviews
Rated out of 5
Absolutely stunning park in one of the most beautiful NY neighborhoods... Park Slope. Gorgeous fields and green lawns, ponds with swans and ducks, colonial arks and pargolas.. It is absolutely amazing especially during October foiladge.
Alexander Parson - 2 weeks ago
Really enjoy this park for a less crowded bike ride. Was looking for fall colors but it’s still a little early. I ride over from midtown across the Brooklyn Bridge. Enjoy!
Claudia Ziegler - 3 weeks ago
My favorite park in New York - it truly makes you feel you are not in a city but rather in a forest. Lots of beautiful foliage and hidden walking paths!
Sue - in the last week
This park is beautiful. My fiancé and I visit Prospect Park as often as we can. There’s so much open space to ensure a decent amount of privacy. While the size of the park is massive it will still make you feel like you are a small Hometown.
During the weekends, we visit the park, for much needed relaxation. Usually we bring our tent, snacks, drinks, and entertainment, and just veg out.
There’s just a peaceful atmosphere here. This park has such Beautiful landscape, you can’t help but to be taken away.
There is always so much to do here. Prospect park is also home to the botanical garden, the boathouse, the lake house and so much more.
You’ll never get bored here!
This is a great free place to spend time with family and friends or to spend some time alone!
The next time we visit we are planning to explore more of the park and maybe visit the botanical gardens while we are out exploring.
Angela Rosa - 5 months ago
I love the woodsy trails that wind throughout the park. The unique tree specimins, the areas with more curated landscaping, the boathouse, the bridges all contribute to a very pleasant walk or run. Especially in the fall!!!! The colors are magic!
There are some areas that smell overwhelmingly like urine and they are not close to bathroom facilities. And the Bathroom facilities...avoid them if you can.
I still love the park.
Meredith Joyce-Houghton - in the last week
Directions
| Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| F or G | 15 Street - Prospect Park | 1 minute |
| 2 or 3 | Grand Army Plaza | 5 minutes |
| B, Q or S | Prospect Park | 2 minutes |
How to get to Prospect Park by Subway
For the west side of the park take the F or G train to 15th Street / Prospect Park Station and cross the road into the park. For the east side of the park take the B, Q or S train to Prospect Park Station, exit and go right (east) into the park. For the north end of the park take a 2 or 3 train to Grand Army Plaza and walk south along Flatbush Avenue and Grand Army Plaza into the park.
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