Sitting in a tranquil shady grove of some of the Park’s tallest trees, the Music Pagoda is at the north end of the Nethermead, the idyllic meadow at the center of Prospect Park. The site of countless musical and theatrical performances since the 1880s, the Music Pagoda now hosts events for a variety of community organizations.

This octagonal structure has a high battered platform of rough stone work, with slender posts that slant inward and connect with the graceful flared roof. The form suggests an ancient Chinese city gate, and offers a peaceful resting place along the winding path of the Ravine and Lullwater.

Directions
To reach the Music Pagoda and Grove, enter the Park through the Willink Entrance at Empire Boulevard and Ocean Avenue, and follow the Blue Trail directional signs.  Click here to view this location on our Interactive Map.

By Public Transportation: (MTA map)
• Q or S Train to Prospect Park station
• B-41 bus to Flatbush Ave. and Empire Blvd.
• B-43 bus to Ocean Ave. and Empire Blvd.
• B-48 bus to Empire Blvd.

By Car:
• From Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges: Take Flatbush Ave. to Grand Army Plaza, continue on Flatbush to Empire Blvd. and Ocean Ave.
• From BQE: Take BQE to Prospect Expressway, 10th Ave. exit. Make left on 11th Ave. Make right on Prospect Park Southwest to Park Circle. From Circle, follow Parkside Ave. Make left on Ocean Ave. to Empire Blvd.

Hours
The Park is closed daily from 1 - 5 a.m.

Permit & Rental
For information about using the Music Pagoda for a planned function, please call (718) 965-8969.

Contact
• Prospect Park Alliance (718) 965-8951
• Events Hotline (718) 965-8999