New York City Parks are closed to the public daily from 1 - 5 a.m.
Please see our Calendar for a schedule of events, tours, performances, and more.

The West Drive (Southbound) is OPEN to motorists during the following hours ONLY: 
   Monday through Friday (except holidays), 5 - 7 p.m.

The East Drive (Northbound) is OPEN to motorists during the following hours ONLY: 
   Monday through Friday (except holidays), 7 - 9 a.m.

The Park Drive is closed to motorists at all other times.

Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse 
April 5 through November 23
   Thursday through Sunday & public school holidays, 12 - 5 p.m. 

November 28 through March 29, 2009
   Weekends & public school holidays, 12 - 4 p.m.

Closed November 27; December 24 - 25, 2008.

Groups and school programs by appointment, year-round.


Lefferts Historic House 
April 5 through November 23 
   Thursday through Sunday & holidays, 12 - 5 p.m. 

July through Labor Day 
   Thursday through Sunday & holidays, 12 - 6 p.m. 

September through March 29, 2009
   Weekends & public school holidays, 12 - 4 p.m.

Closed November 27; December 24 - 25, 2008.

Groups and school programs by appointment, year-round.


Pedal Boat Rentals at Wollman Rink
2008 season
May 4 through Labor Day
   Thursday through Sunday & holidays, 12 - 6 p.m. 
Labor Day - Columbus Day
   Weekends & holidays, 12 - 5 p.m. 

Additional open hours:
   Tuesday, September 30 
   Wednesday, October 1 
   Thursday, October 16 
   Friday, October 17 
   Sunday, October 19


Ice Skating at Wollman Rink
Tentative winter 2008-2009 Schedule
Opening date is weather permitting - call (718) 287-6431 to confirm.

November 19 - March 15

Mondays   8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tuesdays   8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesdays   8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursdays   8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fridays   8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturdays   10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 2 – 6 p.m.; 7 – 10 p.m.
Sundays   10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 2 – 6 p.m.

Holiday Hours
Thursday, Nov. 27: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 2 – 6 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 28: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m

Christmas/New Year’s
Dec. 24 -25: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 2 – 6 p.m.
Dec. 26 - 27: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Dec. 28 – Jan. 1: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 2 – 6 p.m.
Jan. 2: 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Jan. 3: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Jan. 4: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 2 – 6 p.m. 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan 12: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 - 6 p.m.

President’s Week School Break
Feb 16 - 19: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 - 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb 20: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Prospect Park Youth Center
Tuesday - Saturday, 12 - 7 p.m. 
   Youth Council meetings take place Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 - 7 p.m.


Prospect Park Zoo
April-October 
   Weekdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
   Weekends, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

November-March 
   Daily, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Prospect Park Carousel
April 5 through June, and September through October 
   Thursday through Sunday & holidays, 12 - 5 p.m.

July through Labor Day 
   Thursday through Sunday & holidays, 12 - 6 p.m.


Picnic House
Public restroom available during business hours.
Call (718) 287-6215 to plan a party at the Picnic House.


Litchfield Villa
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.