Prospect Park
Park Acreage:
526 acres
Trail Uses:
Hiking, Mountain biking, Accessible
Fees:
None
GPS:
40.660208, -73.971145
Not TC maintained
Directions
Click here, then follow "Park Entrances" to view multiple points of entry.
Train Directions
By Subway take the No. 2 or No. 3 train to Grand Army Plaza or Prospect Park Stations.
Park Overview
A Fredrick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux-designed park that exhibits their characteristic meld of nature and beauty in the middle of urban Brooklyn.
Trail Overview
A network of unmarked trails run throughout the park -- use the Web Map link on this site.
Park Description
Prospect Park
The park is home to Brooklyn's only forest, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and man-made water features that attract migratory birds. A huge variety of sports and recreational activities are available here. Additional information is available at the Prospect Park Alliance website.