My favorite place in NYC. If you are a local, help volunteer to keep it lovely! I wish they got a larger budget to tame some of the weeds and regrow some of the lawns that have been destroyed in recent years. It was a godsend during covid to live so close to this gem. read more

This place is huge. Good for picnic and taking the view of the environment. The most notable place is the public zoo that they have for me to look at animals whenever I want to. read more

The AirBnb I stayed at in Brooklyn was maybe a short 10 minute walk to this park. I woke up early Thursday and walked down to the park to get some blood flowing before heading to the city later that day. The weather was beautiful and there was lots of people walking, jogging, biking, hanging out etc. There is a lake in the center. I don't know how many acres this park sits on but there is a nice end and a not so nice end of the park. It is a nice option to have if you can't get into the city and wander central park. read more

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Great summer fun with the pedal boats. Beautiful view of the tortoise ducks and the think foliage read more

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This park is so lively and fun. There is always something happening here if it's not the farmers market it's a concert or any array of cool things to do. read more

This is one of the best parks in New York City, created by the same designer of Central Park (Olmstead). It is a wonderful place to stroll, cycle, and run. Beware of the big hill, it's the worst thing ever but you'll get all the endorphins once you make it to the top. read more

When describing Prospect Park to someone who's never been - ESPECIALLY if they're already fans of Central Park - I like to reference something that I read once about how Olmsted's intentions differed when designing the two spaces. Whereas Central Park is built to constantly remind you that you're in a park in the middle of a city with some pretty dramatic landscaping, Prospect Park is designed to help you forget that you're anywhere near a city at all. From the rolling long meadows to the densely forested ravines (complete with multiple flowing waterfalls tucked in the midst), it certainly hits that mark - completely obscuring the surrounding development incredibly effectively and creating a perfectly serene environment. This is my absolute favorite place to go to relax and/or get completely lost (on purpose). Certainly worth spending a day here when in Brooklyn. read more

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One of the best parts of living in Brooklyn my whole life is this park! Everything is wonderfully Laid out and you can truly escape into nature here. read more

This beautiful park is definitely five stars! During this COVID-19 pandemic, the better half had taken me here for some walks. I don't think I've explored the park in its entirety yet but we entered through the Grand Army Plaza area after partaking in a peaceful BLM protest. I'm glad that people can successfully maintain a physical distance here and still hang out with friends. The lake part was so beautiful and I like that there is enough area to lay a mat in and enjoy the beautiful scenery. I like that the park has a jogging route as well and maybe someday I'll be able to actually jog around the track instead of just walking. There is so much greenery and different paths for a lovely walk. I will definitely come back and hopefully explore the park in its entirety. read more

Not as clean as it used to be. Needs better bench areas. Best time though is during the summer lots of music festivals and vibes

Went for a walk with a friend yesterday. Very scenic during the fall. It is truly a pleasure to be close to this area appreciating what nature it has to offer. read more

Brooklyn's "Crown Jewel" Prospect Park looks like an Emerald from above. From below? The architect designed the park by "scenes" which helps this park feel 3x larger than it is. It's got lots of nooks to checkout. Start at Grand Army Plaza read more

Prospect park is walking distance from my house, yet I can count on 1 hand how many times I've been there. I finally decided to check out smorgasburg last Sunday and I am in love with the park. It's clean, well lit and has a wide array of entrances. Smorgasburg itself had a ton of vendors and I enjoyed myself, I do wish there were more tables and benches in the smorgasburg area though read more

This is the perfect place to have a walk run or bike ride I try to go every sunday . I like that is very clean this is by far my favorite park read more

massive park, great for picnics, bbq, strolls, and bike riding. Not enough road for riding if you ask me but you could just go round and round like everyone else. the dirt roads are cool, you just gotta find them. excellent alternatives for your walk in greenwood cemetery. good options for dining in the surrounding areas. read more

Brooklyn's backyard! Has gotten a lot of use - really, it's been trampled by the crowds who've sought refuge there during the pandemic. They need help with upkeep from the community. Do volunteer if you can, with the Prospect Park Alliance. read more

It was a pleasant surprise to discover Prospect Park only 3 stops down from my Airbnb on the 3 train, getting off at Grand Army Plaza. This 585 acre gem, designed by the prolific father of landscape architecture, Frederick Law Olmsted, is a bucolic oasis amongst the urban stress and grittiness of New York that makes me ready to leave after about 5 days. This park was especially picturesque in early May, with lots of spring blooms. There was a plethora of avian activity, to include ducks, geese, and swans. I was really impressed by Olmsted's design of waterfalls as well as a babbling brook. If not for the ubiquitous distant sirens, I'd think I was in some woods in the Carolinas. The only thing I would improve on is the availability of restrooms. I would recommend Prospect Park to anyone visiting Brooklyn. And if I had to live in Brooklyn, I'd be visiting this park...ALOT! read more

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I'm a big fan of open spaces and I'm a frequent flier here for races at Brooklyn. Just last year I ran the Coney Island Half Marathon by the boardwalk. I signed up from 3 races this year and I currently just ran 1 out of the 3 which was the Brooklyn Ice Cream Social which ended up at The Nethermead. We ran through a little less than 2 complete loops while going up the hill once. I have to say I'm a really big fan of the Lake and its views after I finished the race. I'm sure there were tons of things to do on that easy breezy summer afternoon. The dog park is quite awesome, you get to see tons of little doggies and it's a great place to meet some new friends and pet pals. The park itself is rather clean and it looks like a great place to people watch, jog, run, bike, roller blade, and do whatever your heart desires. I look forward to running here again for the Brooklyn Marathon. read more

How can you not love this park? It's huge with plenty of space for the pups and kids to run around. In certain areas, it can be quite hilly, but this creates the perfect lounging areas to lay out your blanket. It has a decent amount of food and beverage options surrounding it and is always well kept and cared for. I love this park! 5/5 read more

Its a big park. Its got trees and hills and everything you hope for in a park. If you're going by yelp, I worry about you.

Central Park is not the only large park worth visiting in New York. If you are in Brooklyn, Prospect Park should not be missed. My husband and I, along with our little girl dog came by here on a Monday late afternoon. It was nice and quiet for the most part. We walked around a small loop in the park, which was an easy walk. On our walk, we saw other dog owners walking their 4 legged little friends, runners, bikers, walkers, trees and some flowers in bloom during the cold snowy weather. And would love to see this park when the weather gets warmer. This park has multiple picnic tables and barbecues, a large lake where you can fish and go boating, volleyball courts, tennis courts, horseback riding is available, ice skating/ roller skating is also available here as well. There is also a children's center that has a carousel. Unfortunately on the day we came, part of the park was closed off because of all the snow (snow storm a few days before), but we still enjoyed ourselves and appreciated one of Brooklyn's finest. read more

Prospect park is our second home there's so much to discover. So grateful to live so close in this urban jungle.

An amazing park full of beauty that you can feel like you out the city. I just love to picnic with friends and family under the beautiful trees it's so tranquil. This park is is one gem of nyc read more

What a lovely surprise this park was, beautiful....strolled through it on a late fall sunny afternoon and it was delightful... Beautifully laid back and chilled feel to it, I can't imagine a season where this park wouldn't look pretty...I'm definitely going to be a return visitor from Manhattan for space, views and air to breathe read more

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I love going here! It's got a neighborhood feel and it's never too busy to just enjoy the nature, walking paths or fields. You can get your workouts done here but it's also great for people watching while having a lunch in the park for example. It's like Central Park but not as manicured, more like a neighborhood park. Highly recommend checking out the boathouse, the little waterfall near it and the path just north of the Smorgasburg location, next to the water. read more

I love this park! It's great for picnics, bike rides, running, and roller skating. They also have summer movies!

When I was just a little guy, my family lived less than a block from Prospect Park. If you don't know, it's that enormous, beautiful oasis in the middle of Brooklyn. My earliest memories are of summer days spent there, and looking back, every single one of them was sunny. Even after we moved out of the Slope, we still came back annually for Father's Day picnics with our best friends. As a result, the park is inextricably linked to my conceptions of both summer and family. To me, the park means massive, juicy burgers and slightly burnt hot dogs, fantastic roast pork, vats of potato and macaroni salad, and tremendous bowls of fried rice. The park reminds me of playing pick-up soccer and football until it's too dark to see; of tossing a frisbee, flying a kite, and of family baseball games. It awakens memories of lying on the grass, falling asleep in the sun, and playing with dogs - both those you know and those you don't. Now that I'm older, there's a little less running around, and a little* more beer-drinking. Now I'm the one carrying the coolers instead of running beside them. But the feeling hasn't changed. I have nothing but love for Prospect Park; it's my happy place. Spend some time here, and I guarantee that soon you'll feel the same way I do. ________ *OK, a lot. read more

Find a person who does not love nature and parks and tell him/her to kill himself/herself :) Parks especially in big cities like New York are life savers. You go there and you forget all the other matters for a while. Prospect Park is already one of my favorites. No need to go all the way to Central Park anymore. My brother has a golden retriever puppy, he likes to take him to parks on weekends, so do I join them. With the lake, swans, boats, all other possible animals and birds you may see around, park also offers an food and drink area where kids run in a circle place while families spend time to rest. You may come to read, jog, ride bicycles or whatsoever. Really nice coffee and breakfast shops around the park btw. read more

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Gorgeous! Can rival Central Park...and after a year and a half, I finally made it here to see it. Not sure if tourists or people who have moved here from out of town have even heard of it or know about it, but Prospect Park is a thing of beauty. Designed by the same architects as Central Park, you'll notice striking similarities, but Prospect Park has an old-world and historic charm all its own. The boathouse is magnificent! I heard there are waterfalls deep within the park, but on this trip I made it only about half way through on one side of the park. It's quite large. I will have to come back many times. And if you haven't seen it yet either, you need to ASAP! read more

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Baseball, Volley, frisby, kite, soccer, fire grills, all in harmony with the sun bathing towels like polka dots on the field, resulting in an awesome, gorgeous, huge, fantastic park right across Vanderbilt Street [Amorina, The Usual, Plan B] no need for big ice boxes, whats not to love. All of the above is just one field at the north end by the Grand Army Plaza main park entrance, specially enjoyable on days 10+ mph winds, protected by trees all around, unless you really do enjoy sand aliens crashing in your ears and poking you all over while bathing. Lake lovers head south, for the zoo east, all bbq lovers anywhere along the west side, plus ultimate biking grounds, go Brooklyn! [one thing i just can't understand why its only 4.5 stars, who's complaining about free things, my tax dollars? check out Sweden or Belgium for about 30% income tax and no, the park gates are not from gold, public bathrooms are in the works for Grand Army Plaza $0.25 for 25min] read more

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Sometimes I feel that I am being too generous with my reviews. I have to start giving out more 1's and 2's. Or maybe I see more good in everything? I don't know but one thing I know for sure, is that this park definitely deserves 5 stars! YYaaawwwn. Yeah, yeah, some people might say this is "Brooklyn's Central Park" but I certainly don't see it that way. It has everything Central Park has but with its own character and connected more to nature, places to get lost and find tranquility and hear your thoughts, hear yourself think right in the middle of the 2nd biggest borough in NYC. There's a museum, a zoo, a concert stage/hall/bandshell, basically a place to see concerts! There's plenty of trails, pathways, nature, a big ass lake, and plenty to do and see in this park. You can run, jog, walk, bike ride, crawl through the parks roads or trails, are you can practice martial arts, get a tan, play some ball, have a picnic, sleep on the open green fields of this park. If you want to get away from people, just walk in the wooded areas and stay to yourself. Read a book, study, listen to music and enjoy the greenery or just enjoy the silence. A park where you can truly get some peace and quiet if you need it. You'll see bunnies, swans, turtles, chipmunks, and all sorts of other animals that you don't see often in the streets of NYC (of course). There's plenty of nature to spot here. One of the things I love is that this park never gets ridiculously packed like Central Park. There's usually a lot of people, even a ton of people on beautiful days but it never feels like you're moving around people all the time or that you'll bump into people if you're throwing the ball around. The amount of people that come to the park is just right. Everything about this park is just right. Some people might disagree but Prospect Park is a very underrated park but that's fine with me. I wouldn't want it to get over saturated with annoying tourist and people anyway. If you have lived in NYC all your life and never been here, you're a dumb, dumb doo-doo head. You OWE this park a visit. If you're a new resident to NYC and haven't visited this park, hurry up and visit before you become a dumb-dumb doo-doo head as well. If you're just visiting the city and truly want to get to know NYC and see parks that are equally impressive in their own way other than Central Park, then visit this park before you become a dumb-dumb, doo-doo head, poopy pants tourist that doesn't leave Manhattan. Pros: Much less people than Central Park but definitely enough people where it feels lively. Has everything Central Park has and more (the Botanical Garden is a must see) Great feel of nature Can definitely get your tranquility on Cons: I don't know. If you want to visit some great parks outside of Manhattan, then do yourself a favor and please visit this park. Along with Forest Park in Queens, this is my favorite park in ALL of NYC. read more

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Attended the 2017 Curfest! The space was awesome and there were plenty of trees in the surrounding areas. There were also plenty of Port-A-potties! Yay! Only detracted a star due to cellphone reception being not so great in certain spots which was killer for those who were trying to do CC transactions... read more

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It's the New York/Brooklyn version of San Diego's Balboa Park. Much like central park, but better, and with more to offer. Huge, sprawling and beautiful. Multiple playground areas, botanical garden, museums, their library and a zoo. Over 3 miles of lovely space to escape to when you're tired of the dirt and noise of the city. Will be back for more. read more

Prospect Park - Panorama of the park headed in from across the street. - Parks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've always loved Prospect Park, but I love it even more now that I have a dog. I run from Bedstuy to this park at least once a week with my pup for morning off-leash hours. This park is amazing! It's vast and scenic with lots to explore. My dog learned to swim at the doggie beach and he now swims there every summer. The park is miles long, even the areas dogs can go, so there is ample opportunity to get an excellent workout in. Without my pup, I also enjoy the 3.3 running or biking course. And on Saturdays, there's the farmers market. Enough said. read more

Why? Why do people in Brooklyn have such a nice park? The grass is so much greener on the other side (see crappy Flushing Meadows Corona Park). Indeed the grass is greener. And it looks like it's mowed every week. And there's no nasty trash littered everywhere. And the trees look healthier. And the bike trails are more apparent. And their Botanical Garden is so much nicer. I used to live in Brooklyn. This used to be my park. And then I moved. The Picnic House is a wonderful spot for barbeques. There's a lot of open space to fly a kite. Everything is nice and clean. And there's no dying relics from the last century (see crappy Flushing Meadows Corona Park). read more

May be better than Central Park! Brooklyn bias, I guess. All the amenities, except for lack of 'Tavern'. read more

Beautiful park! I finally made my way over and it's really pretty, very calm, and much less crowded than Central Park. The water isn't super pretty but there's a small waterfall and a boathouse on the water which makes it quite pretty! There are big fields of grass as well to chill or play sports, and I saw people having BBQ's which looked fun. Trees and grass everywhere, and the paths are marked so you somewhat have an idea of where you're going. Definitely recommend coming to walk around! read more

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Last time I came here was in the summer to see the Steely Band, a reggae band from England. It was a literal last minute plan that happened out of sheer spontaneity!! It was a donation-based fee to get in (which to me is still free), and the line through out the park was a bit of a hefty wait. We finally got in and it was soooo worth the wait. This was my first time attending a concert at this particular park. The reggae band was awesome. They were an all-instrumental band that played some pretty epic beats. I was winding in the warm dusk, under the glistening starry sky... with a Budlight Lime Beer in my left hand, and my right hand draped over my Hunni's neck; as we danced harmoniously!! The best part about this night was that the different vendors. They all came from different places in Brooklyn. There was this amazing restaurant- which I forget the name of; Ample Hill Farms- the ice cream place; and a bunch of boutiques selling cute little knick knacks- handcrafted goods, jewelry, and beauty products. The food vendor offered some of the most finger licking good food that I've ever tasted. It was $7 for each item or $24 for 4 items. Some of the items included: fried green beans, a blue fish slider, pulled pork slider, watermelon salad with goat cheese, and frites. We ordered the frites, the fried green beans, the fish slider (me), and the pulled pork (him). The food, paired with the music, paired with crowd, paired with the luminous ambience, all under the park's boundaries = great summer night in Brooklyn! As for the park in general well its HUGE!! Parking isn't as hard as it seems (if we were able to find parking on the night of the concert), but if driving is not an option the L train is not more than a few blocks away. Prospect Park is a great place to exercise or even bring your four legged friend (where he's allowed). There's a lot of open field to be able to hold games and sporting events as well. This park can feel very romantic if your with that special someone, it just has an intimate charm about it. There are a lot of free or low priced events that take place, usually during the warmer months, and I love that they always have booklets/guides available that allow individuals to find out when/what is taking place. I must say, the bathrooms are decent considering it's a park. Another thing I might add is that Prospect park is close to a lot of eateries, bars, and shops! Happy Park-ing! read more

I ran through Prospect Park for NYRR MLB All Star 5k and I've got to say that this is one of the most beautiful parks I've visited so far in NYC. Clean, spacious, gorgeous and perfect for runners, bikers, picnickers, families pushing strollers and everyone in between. This park has all the right stuff. We got to do the entire loop around Prospect Park and was honestly amazed how well the roads are maintained and just the natural flow of people on foot vs bikers so that there wouldn't be any accidents. Mind you, I was running a timed/registered run and I still thought this and there were easily 6-8,000 people just for this one event! There are huge fields so if you want to grab a blanket and hang out, this is a wonderful place to be. Overall a beautiful park and love visiting Brooklyn for this place! read more

Prospect Park - MLB All Star 5k race - Parks Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love Prospect Park and it wasn't because I came here for any Googamooga or anything. This is the place to be in Brooklyn. It is the perfect spot for Picnics. My cousin and his friends headed here over the summer and we had a great time. I had the best time ever just sitting around enjoying the day. I had not been there in forever, except for the 2013 Googamooga which gave me limited entertainment. -Look forward to coming here again soon to see all the beautiful sights. It is not that hard to get to (F train) and it is really great to see the families having their BBQ's. Park Slope is one of the best places to go visit friends and family right in that area, especially during the summer time. I loved walking through here and seeing all the scenery. read more