Prospect Park
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Phone: (718) 965-8951
- Directions:
- 2, 3 Grand Army Plaza; F at 15th St-Prospect Park; B, Q, S at Prospect Park
- Hours:
- Daily 6am-1am
Editorial Review for Prospect Park – by Citysearch Editors
Overview
This park is to Brooklyn what Central Park is to Manhattan, yet Prospect Park is wilder and less structured than its counterpart. A stone's throw from the Brooklyn Museum of Art, the main branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, Mount Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park offers plenty of amenities of its own: a zoo and wildlife center, pedal boats, a carousel, a tennis center, the Kate Wollman Skating Rink and a bandshell where Celebrate Brooklyn!--patterned after Central Park's SummerStage--takes place from June through September.
The Appeal
A bike paradise for locals and a haven for picnicking families, couples and dog-lovers, this park is blessedly free of tourists. Those out-of-towners who do venture here should check out the Lefferts Homestead which is nestled in the midst of the scenic grounds and dates back to 1777.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodTo volunteer in the park or get involved in the Prospect Park Alliance, call (718) 965-8960.
Know Before You GoPark events take place year-round. Call (718) 965-8999 for details.
The ExtrasCelebrate Brooklyn! draws top-notch talent and audiences from all over the city every summer.
User Reviews for Prospect Park
01/31/2007 Posted by kcholmes509
My daughter's beautiful wedding was ruined by this bad caterer, PRIMA DONNA CATERERS, who served cold appetizers and warm salads. 75% of the reception guests became ill with severe diahreah & cramping. This caterer should not be on the prospect park "exclusive" list of caterers. The owner did not even show remorse and did not want to take a small bit of responsibility for this unfortunate incidence. So very sad and disgraceful
09/19/2002 Posted by sinatra1976
Let me just say that I have been to Hyde Park in London, Lincoln Park in Chicago and Chapultepec Park in Mexico DF and Central Park in Manhattan. For my money, however, there is no park as beautiful, easy to maneuver and well maintained as Prospect Park here in Brooklyn. Olmstead and Vaux were right to consider this their crowning achievement. Whether paddleboating on the lake, taking your dog for a run, climbing the hill or simply laying on the Long Meadow, you will enjoy yourself here.
Pros: Close f/ Brooklynites, Well Maintained, Easy to maneuver
