The Picnic House offers the perfect venue for private events and parties, with a spacious hall available for rental. The Picnic House features a hardwood floor, lighting and heating systems, and other amenities, in addition to a restored exterior. Best accessed from Litchfield Villa or the 3rd Street/Prospect Park West entrance, the Picnic House is a brick- and glass-enclosed pavilion with a terra cotta tile roof. This airy space can accommodate up to 250 guests for concerts and lectures or 175 for dinner and dancing. Tables and chairs are available to renters at no additional fee. Click here for more information about renting the Picnic House for a special event.

The Picnic House also offers a welcome comfort station for Park-goers taking full advantage of the vast open space of the Long Meadow. Next to the Picnic House, a shaded grove of picnic tables is spread out among the trees on a comfortable hillside that has been a favorite picnic site since the Park opened in 1868.

Click here to learn about the history of the Picnic House.

The Picnic House is located near the 3rd Street entrance to the Park. Please see your rental contract for directions to private events at the Picnic House.  Click here to view this location on our Interactive Map.

By Public Transportation: (MTA map)
• F Train to 7th Avenue station or 15th Street/Prospect Park station.
• 2 or 3 Train to Grand Army Plaza

By Car:
• From Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges: Take Flatbush Ave. to Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park West exit, to 4th St.
• From Verrazano Bridge or BQE: Take BQE to Prospect Expressway, 10th Ave./11th Ave. exit. Make a right onto 10th Ave. Turn right onto 20th Street, and again right on 7th Avenue. Make a right on 3rd St. to Prospect Park West.

• Please call (718) 287-6215 or click here for Picnic House rental information.
• If you are planning an outdoor picnic with more than 25 people, you must call (718) 965-8969 for a permit.