Designed by the same landscape architects who created Central Park, Prospect Park is home to Brooklyn's only lake, which spans 24 hectares (60 acres) and is surrounded by woodlands, walking paths, and lawns. The park is full of memorials, including the Litchfield Villa and a statue of General Lafayette. Stop first at the Boathouse visitor center for information on park events and attractions. Rent a bicycle to tour the trails if you want to cover a large area in a shorter amount of time. With our online itinerary creator, Brooklyn attractions like Prospect Park can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.
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This is Brooklyn's major park. Although lacking the fame and popularity of its Manhattan counterpart, Prospect Park is still a lovely place to escape the urban bust. A stroll by the lake is a leisure.... more
This is Brooklyn's major park. Although lacking the fame and popularity of its Manhattan counterpart, Prospect Park is still a lovely place to escape the urban bust. A stroll by the lake is a leisure.... more »
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There is something for everyone in this expertly designed park. Very happy to see Olmsted’s visionary design is still relevant and respected today!
There is something for everyone in this expertly designed park. Very happy to see Olmsted’s visionary design is still relevant and respected today! more »
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The most beautiful park in Brooklyn! It is truly breathtaking. With lots of trails and interesting areas like the waterfall, the duck pond, the children’s corner, the botanical garden and the zoo. Gorgeous statues and interesting structures throughout. We live nearby and come here a few times a week. Autumn in the park is truly a wonder to behold. Recently we visited the duck pond and met the people who care for the swans and ducks, they were so kind and informative and taught me and my toddler a lot about what it takes to maintain the nature and animals in the park. The people who work here truly love what they do and we are so appreciative. If you want a calm nice place to relax, or a well kept playground to explore or a fun filled Saturday with music and dance classes this is the place. We are so lucky to have Prospect Park.
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One of the most beautiful places that Brooklyn have to offer, you can go there to relax chill have fun with your friends, usually before the Covid we used to go there every Sunday to the food festival it was amazing and I still miss it. hopefully one day things will get back to normal and we will be able to enjoy this beautiful nature that we have here.
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