Built in 1857 by renowned architect A.J. Davis (who also designed the famous Gothic mansion, Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, NY), the Villa was condemned by the City of Brooklyn in 1868 for the creation of Prospect Park. The Villa now houses borough headquarters for City of New York/Parks & Recreation, as well as the offices of the Park Administrator and the Prospect Park Alliance.

At the Villa, you’ll also find the Office of Special Events, where you can receive permits for a variety of special Park uses. Limited public parking is available.

"Erratic", by sculptor Roxy Paine, will be installed on the Litchfield Villa front lawn through spring 2009.

Litchfield Villa stands on a hilltop, 280 feet above sea level with views overlooking the Long Meadow and the surrounding neighborhood down to the Gowanus Canal and New York Harbor. With its dramatic towers and skylit cupola, it is a stunning example of mid-19th century romantic Italian architecture.

Click here to learn about the history of Litchfield Villa.

Directions
Litchfield Villa is located inside the Park at 95 Prospect Park West, near 5th Street.  Click here to view this location on our Interactive Map.

By Public Transportation: (MTA map)
• F Train to 7th Avenue 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.

Hours
Litchfield Villa is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Cost
Free.

Contact
• Park Administrator/Prospect Park Alliance: (718) 965-8951
• Parks & Recreation/City of New York: (718) 965-8900
• Volunteers: (718) 965-8960