Author: Laura Robinson

LeFrak Center at Lakeside Begins New Chapter

July 10, 2025

With summer in full swing, Prospect Park Alliance is kicking off a new chapter at one of its most popular destinations, the Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Center at Lakeside. Following renovations and with new operators in place, the Center will reopen for rollerskating, boating and–for the first time–pickleball, on the weekend of August 2 + 3. 

Join us for a weekend of free events and rink admission to celebrate our new chapter! RSVP to receive the full schedule of events: prospectpark.org/lakeside-celebration.

“The LeFrak Center at Lakeside is one of the most ambitious projects in Prospect Park Alliance’s history,” said Prospect Park Alliance President Morgan Monaco. “Since its opening in 2013, we have served hundreds of thousands of community members each year with dynamic programs and activities. With the selection of new operators, extensive renovations, and the appointment of the first LeFrak Center Director, we are looking at a bright future.”

Following a competitive request-for-proposal process, the Alliance has selected new operators for the LeFrak Center and its cafe: Ekstein Development Group and Purslane, respectively. Ekstein is a local company with a strong track record of running rinks, including City Ice Pavilion and World Ice Arena in Queens, and brings a deep passion for skating and engaging local communities. Purslane, part of the Oberon Group, is known for their thoughtful, seasonal food, and also partners with the Alliance at the historic Prospect Park Boathouse, where it operates the Purslane Cafe. 

“We are very excited to partner with Prospect Park Alliance to bring a wide range of year-round activities to LeFrak Center for the community,” said Erik Ekstein, President and CEO of Ekstein Development Group. “Lakeside will continue to provide ice skating, ice hockey, roller skating, roller disco, roller hockey, curling and boating in season, with the addition of new activities such as pickleball and yoga. Other sporting and entertainment opportunities for the community will be announced in the weeks and months ahead.”  

“We are excited to bring a refreshed experience to all community members seeking delicious food and drink in this vibrant area of the park,” said Henry Rich, Managing Partner of the Oberon Group. “We also will be partnering with local businesses in Flatbush and beyond to host pop-ups and special events.”

With the Center having surpassed its 10-year mark, the Alliance also has been addressing wear and tear at this heavily used facility. Among the recent renovations are improvements to the Splash Pad, the park’s largest water play area, which operates on the Center’s uncovered rink in the summer months, as well the restrooms and lighting on site. The Alliance has also appointed a LeFrak Center Director and an on-site team that will oversee operations and ensure an excellent visitor experience to keep the rink in a state of good repair. These efforts have been informed by feedback the Alliance has received from the community.

LeFrak Center at Lakeside is the largest and most ambitious project in Prospect Park since its creation over 150 years ago. Learn more about the Center and the Alliance’s work to transform the southeast corner of Prospect Park into a popular scenic and recreational destination.

Alliance Unveils Monuments to Motherhood

April 22, 2025

Prospect Park Alliance and NYC Parks have unveiled a new sculpture by artist and activist Molly Gochman at the Grand Army Plaza entrance to Prospect Park as part of NYC Parks’ Art in the Parks program. A work from the artist’s Monuments to Motherhood series, the fifteen-foot-tall bronze sculpture honors caregiving in all its forms, recognizing those who nurture, sustain, and support their communities—often in ways that go unseen. Across the country, public statuary rarely reflects these essential contributions, and the role of care remains largely overlooked in civic spaces. This sculpture offers a powerful acknowledgment of those whose labor holds society together and stands as a testament to the generations that came before us. The sculpture will be on view near the Grand Army Plaza Entrance for 1 year until May 2026.

The installation is accompanied by a season of programming at various sites, including family-friendly events in the spring and summer and a special gathering on Mother’s Day in Prospect Park, designed to engage the public in conversations about motherhood, caregiving, and how we honor our collective histories.

“This work is a monument to all of us, including the millions of people—parents, nurses, childcare workers, home health aides—who perform acts of care every day, often without recognition,” Molly Gochman shared. “It feels deeply resonant to bring this sculpture to Grand Army Plaza, a site of both public commemoration and everyday movement. My hope is that by engaging in dialogue about caregiving, we can illuminate its vital role and celebrate this universal and essential act.”

“Caregiving is truly an act of love—whether it’s tending to the soil to help plants grow, nurturing a little one taking their first steps, or sitting on a bench taking in the sun. We’re honored that Prospect Park is where Brooklynites come to care for themselves and each other—the park is truly a backbone that we all rely on for comfort and connection,” said Prospect Park Alliance President, Morgan Monaco. “The park is a natural fit as home to Monuments to Motherhood, as caregiving is embedded in so much of what we do at the Alliance through our work sustaining natural areas, fostering community, providing opportunities for wellness and more. Molly’s work is a powerful addition to Brooklyn’s monument landscape, and a step to ensure monuments reflect and honor the people who shape our communities through care and love.”

“It is so fitting that Monuments to Motherhood is taking its place in Prospect Park. Just as caregivers do, our public greenspaces make communities safer and stronger, helping New Yorkers connect with one another and find inspiration in the great outdoors. In turn, we care for our public parks through stewardship, ensuring these vital living resources remain resilient and healthy for generations to come,” said NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue. “We’re proud to enhance our public spaces with world-class art installations like this, sparking moments of delight and reflection for New Yorkers and visitors alike. We’re grateful to the artist and our partners at the Prospect Park Alliance for bringing this thought-provoking piece to Brooklyn’s backyard.”

This series emerged from Gochman’s investigation into the public monument landscape, where she sought to challenge some of the prevailing narratives she discovered—dominated mostly by depictions of white men and glorifications of acts of war—and instead create a monument to the immaterial and essential act of care. Through this installation, Gochman continues her work of reshaping commemoration, offering a powerful reflection on caregiving, community and the narratives we choose to elevate in public space.

Gochman created the sculptures in the Monuments to Motherhood series using armatures built from repurposed household items, such as bowls, plastic wrap, and aluminum foil, that symbolize the hidden labor of care. These temporary structures served as the foundation for looping layers of epoxy clay coils, reflecting an interconnected network of relationships and mutual support. She then cast the sculptures at a large scale in bronze, a valuable material chosen for its association with high art and the traditional language of monuments, as well as for its ability to last longer than other metals while still holding the potential for alchemical changes. Participation is a central feature in Gochman’s artistic practice. When visitors touch these sculptures, the natural oils from their hands will, over time, subtly alter the patina. That evolving surface echoes the unpredictable, ongoing, and enduring imprint of care in all of our lives through an act of collective creation.

The Monuments to Motherhood project also includes a podcast series of the same name, exploring themes of caregiving, motherhood, artmaking, and monumentalization. 

The Public Theater Returns to Prospect Park

April 18, 2025

Join Prospect Park Alliance and The Public Theater for the Mobile Unit’s performance of the beloved romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing at one of the most scenic areas in Brooklyn’s Backyard! 

The Public Theater: Much Ado About Nothing
Saturday, June 28 + Sunday, June 29, 6:30 pm – Prospect Park Peninsula
Let us know you’re coming + receive more information!

The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit celebrates its 15th year with a tour across all five boroughs, including two nights of free theater in the heart of Prospect Park. Directed by Rebecca Martínez, this new take on the classic tale of love, deception, and misunderstandings blends Spanish, music, and Shakespeare’s timeless wit. 

All performances take place outdoors at the Prospect Park Peninsula. Chair seating is available but limited, and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP is not required for entry, but recommended to receive details and exciting content about the show.

Molière in the Park Returns to LeFrak Center at Lakeside

April 9, 2025

While LeFrak Center at Lakeside is closed for the seasonal transition to warm weather fun, you won’t want to miss a month of free theater in the heart of Brooklyn’s Backyard!

Join Prospect Park Alliance and Molière in the Park for a free full production of The Imaginary Invalid at LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park.

The Imaginary Invalid, Molière’s last play, was originally written as an immersive Comedy-Ballet where theater, dance and music are intertwined. Gravely ill while writing and performing this play, Molière explores the fear of death and the exploitation it can breed through his infinitely witty dialogue and in-your-face satire. Molière in the Park’s production will feature a new translation by Lucie Tiberghien, as well as original choreography by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt and music by cellist Jonathan Akuma Moore. The show is roughly 100 minutes with no intermission.

Learn more and reserve your free tickets here!

Performance Dates:

Thursday, May 8, 7:30 pm

Friday, May 9, 11 am – Student Matinee

Friday, May 9, 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 10, 3:00 pm + 7:30 pm

Sunday, May 11, 7:30 pm

Monday, May 12, 7:30 pm – Opening Night Reception at 6 pm + Benefit Show at 7:30 pm, plus a post-show celebration with the cast and crew!

Wednesday, May 14, 11 am – Student Matinee

Thursday, May 15, 7:30 pm

Friday, May 16,  7:30 pm

Saturday, May 17, 3:00 pm + 7:30 pm

Sunday, May 18,  7:30 pm

Tuesday, May 20, 7:30 pm

Friday, May 23,  7:30 pm

Saturday, May 24, 3:00 pm + 7:30 pm

Sunday, May 25, 3:00 pm

Sunday May 25, 7:30 pm

 

About Molière in the Park

Molière in the Park’s (MIP) mission is to promote empathy and unity within the diverse communities in Brooklyn through the arts. MIP offers free opportunities for all to come together in Prospect Park and experience the benefits of theater. MIP’s vision is of a Brooklyn where all communities can benefit equally from access to theater and the Arts.

Alliance Awarded $1.5 Million from Mellon Foundation

March 12, 2025

Prospect Park Alliance has received a $1.5 million Humanities in Place grant from the Mellon Foundation to create new outdoor exhibits for Lefferts Historic House Museum as part of the Alliance’s ReImagine Lefferts initiative. This initiative seeks to re-envision the mission and programming at the museum to recognize its role as a site of dispossession and enslavement, and explore the stories of the Indigenous people of Lenapehoking whose unceded ancestral lands the house rests upon and the Africans who were enslaved by the Lefferts family.

This grant follows a $275,000 Mellon grant awarded to the Alliance in 2023, which enabled the Alliance to develop the ReImagine Lefferts Interpretive Plan, created in 2024 by Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA), designers of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. This plan will advance our work to recognize the site’s history, connect with descendant communities and help anchor the narratives of those who have traditionally been silenced.

“ReImagine Lefferts is a critical initiative for Prospect Park Alliance, and we are greatly appreciative of the Mellon Foundation for providing the funding to make this vision possible,” said Prospect Park Alliance President, Morgan Monaco. “As the Alliance’s first Black leader, I am honored to be ushering in a new era of recognition and celebration of the stories and histories that have been ignored for centuries. This initiative is an important step of many to help heal deep-seated wounds from our nation’s past. By bringing this interpretive plan to life, we seek to make the museum a place for healing, as well as a forum for thoughtful dialogue and learning for our community, and are grateful for our partners at the Mellon Foundation for their recognition of this essential work and its impact.” 

The interpretive plan is centered on a series of outdoor exhibits that engage park visitors. Upon entrance to the grounds, there will be large-scale panels curated by representatives from nations across the Lenape diaspora and a Dikenga Cosmogram that honors the ancient  wisdom Africans brought with them to the Americas. The plan also features outdoor exhibits about the Lenape creation story, a Freedom-Seeker wall, and spaces for live events and programs that do not shy away from the history of dispossession and enslavement, but emphasize and celebrate the inspirational resilience of descendant communities today and the ways their cultures endure. As a first step in the new interpretation, the Alliance also launched its first artist-in-residence, Adama Delphine Fawundu’s large-scale site-specific installation, Ancestral Whispers in Spring 2024.

“We are grateful to the Mellon Foundation for their recognition of the Alliance’s ReImagine Lefferts initiative. With descendent community guidance, we created an amazing new plan to more fully commemorate Brooklyn’s Indigenous and African histories in the landscape. To now take the next step to bring it to life is transformative,” said Dylan Yeats, Ph.D. Prospect Park Alliance Director of Museum Operations and Programs. “One of the most important things we learned throughout the process is the necessity of ongoing partnerships with individuals and organizations already stewarding this living history, and it really is the brilliance, creativity and vision of our community partners that make this initiative a success. We look forward to making this plan a reality thanks to this generous funding.”

The design of the new museum interpretation will begin in the coming months, and the Alliance  looks forward to welcoming the community to the house for a workshop or series of workshops that will inform the design.

Learn more about the Alliance’s ReImagine Lefferts initiative.

Pinkster Day Celebration in Prosepct Park

Community Writing Workshop: Mapping Black History in Brooklyn

February 3, 2025

Calling all writers and artists! This Black History month, join Prospect Park Alliance partners Voices of Lefferts and GrowHouse for a series of free writing workshops to record and map Black history in Brooklyn to create a collective archive. All genres of writing, as well as visual art, are welcome. Those selected will learn about the history of Black Brooklyn with local experts, work with a writing coach, and have their work published! 

These free community workshops will take place every other Saturday from February 22 through May 31 from 3-5 pm at sites throughout Brooklyn, including Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park. 

Sign Up Today: prospectpark.org/mapping-black-history

Space is limited! Sign up by February 14. Participants will be selected and notified by February 18. Questions? Contact info@voicesoflefferts.org

Mapping Black History in Brooklyn marks the 400th anniversary of New York’s founding as “New Amsterdam,” which also marked the occupation of Lenapehoking, the native land of the Lenape, and the enslavement of Africans by the Dutch. This project builds on a Black History and Heritage Corridor established last year by GrowHouse. 

In addition to Lefferts, the workshops will delve into history at the Flatbush African Burial Ground, Center for Brooklyn History and Weeksville Heritage Center. Participants will explore a trove of archives, artifacts and research with experts and public historians, and selected writers will also work with a dedicated writing coach. This community effort will produce new interpretive signage at Black historic and contemporary sites, and will include publishing two special issues of Voices of Lefferts and producing a podcast series.

Writers and artists from across the borough with of all levels of experience are invited to share their stories, reflect on where we’re headed as a nation and to build an archive to combat the erasure of history by those aiming to turn back the clock on the study of history, civil rights, voting rights, reproductive rights and more. Organizers are also looking for community members to conduct oral histories, and volunteers who are willing to share their time, talents and skills on this timely and important project. 

Plus, Calling Young Brooklyn Visual Artists!

GrowHouse’s second annual Youth Design Competition for visual artists ages 15-24 kicks off on Monday, February 10! This is a chance for emerging creatives to showcase their work on signs all over Brooklyn, gain mentorship from professional artists and designers, and compete for a $1,000 cash prize.

Keep an eye out for more details to come in the coming weeks for passionate young artists who want to make an impact through design. Interested? Sign up for updates from GrowHouse to stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks!

Celebrate Black History Month in Prospect Park

Celebrate Black History Month in Prospect Park! Join Prospect Park Alliance and our partners at the 67th Precinct Clergy Council, the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness for family-friendly events in Brooklyn’s Backyard to honor Black history, create community artwork centered on peace, hear about the actual history of Black History Month and celebrate the legacy of Black trailblazers in Brooklyn.

Peace Over Prejudice: Black History Month
Sunday, February 16, 2–5 pm
Lefferts Historic House, Free, RSVP!

Join Prospect Park Alliance and the 67th Precinct Clergy Council for an afternoon of painting, history, food and community at Lefferts Historic House. This unique spin on the traditional “sip and paint” invites our community to contribute to a collective artwork, blending creativity and community-building, while standing against hate and recognizing Black history. 

Shirley Chisholm Superhero Cape and Resiliency Workshops
Sunday, February 23, 12–4 pm, Resiliency Workshop Begins at 2 pm
Lefferts Historic House, Free, RSVP!

Join Prospect Park Alliance, the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness at Lefferts Historic House for a family-friendly event for all ages to create and showcase superhero capes inspired by the legacy of Shirley Chisholm and participate in an all-ages workshop beginning at 2 pm on Cultivating Resilience Through Self-Compassion.

Brooklyn trailblazer Shirley Chisholm was a superhero and so are you! Bring scraps of fabric or use of fabric provided to decorate your own superhero cape, inspired by Chisholm and her legacy as a beacon of perseverance and dedication in Brooklyn and far beyond. As a leader and an advocate for residents of Brooklyn and the country at large, Chisholm made a profound impact fighting for equality for all.

At 2 pm, join the interactive all-ages community workshop, Cultivating Resilience Through Self-Compassion, designed to help you navigate fear and uncertainty. Through guided activities tailored for all age groups, you will map the physiological signs of stress and joy in your body, identifying what triggers these feelings and what restores balance. By recognizing these cues, you’ll learn how to “breathe life” into the practices that bring peace and resilience. This workshop starts at 2 pm and lasts 90 minutes.

These events are part of the Alliance’s ReImagine Lefferts initiative to re-envision the mission and programming of the Lefferts Historic House Museum in Prospect Park to focus on exploring the lives, resistance and resilience of the Indigenous people of Lenapehoking, whose unceded ancestral lands the park and house rests upon, and the Africans enslaved by the Lefferts family. By focusing on stories of resistance, resilience, empowerment and joy, while also recognizing the legacies of dispossession, enslavement and oppression, the Alliance seeks to create a safe space for engaging with our collective past as well as contemporary issues affecting our communities today.

c. Poetica Coffee

Prospect Park Alliance Brings Poetica Coffee to Prospect Park

January 15, 2025

Prospect Park Alliance, the non-profit that sustains Brooklyn’s Backyard, has announced that Poetica Coffee, a Brooklyn-based cafe, has launched a mobile food and coffee cart at the Willink Plaza Entrance of Prospect Park at Flatbush Avenue, near the Carousel, Zoo and Lefferts Historic House. Now open, Poetica Coffee offers a full menu of pastries, snacks and coffee drinks. The cart is in operation year-round from 8 am – 5 pm daily.

“Prospect Park Alliance is dedicated to providing an array of healthy and affordable food options in the park for our community, and Poetica Coffee, a local staple throughout Brooklyn, is an exciting addition to the food and drink offerings in our green oasis,” said Morgan Monaco, Prospect Park Alliance President.

“As a longtime resident of Windsor Terrace, Prospect Park has always held a special place in my heart. It’s where my family and I spend countless hours, enjoying the beauty and tranquility of nature,” says Poetica Coffee founder Parviz Mukhamadkulov. “Every day, my son Noor and I walk through the park, making memories in a space that feels like an extension of our home. Having the opportunity to serve Poetica Coffee here is truly a dream come true. Being a part of the park’s vibrant community is something I hold close to my heart, and I’m deeply grateful for the chance to contribute to this beloved green space.”

Poetica Coffee Menu Items

Poetica Coffee joins other food amenities that the Alliance has brought to the park in recent years, including Purslane Cafe, Winner in the Park, King David Tacos, Lark by the Park, Smorgasburg and more.

Learn more about all food destinations in the park.

New Year’s Eve Celebration Prospect Park

December 23, 2024

Ring in 2025 with live music a grand light display in Brooklyn’s Backyard! Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Prospect Park Alliance, in partnership with NYU Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Public Library, will present Brooklyn’s most spectacular New Year’s Eve Celebration at Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Park. This free event will take place on Tuesday, December 31, from 10 pm until 12 am, with live music and a grand light display.

RSVP today to let us know you’re coming!

In light of the unprecedented drought conditions and recent fire, for the first time this year, this 44-year tradition will pivot from fireworks to a light show celebration in Brooklyn’s Backyard. The event will include live entertainment by Quintessential Playlist starting at 10 pm. A festive light show display will begin at midnight in the skies above Brooklyn’s Backyard, featuring beloved iconography including the Brooklyn Bridge, the Big Apple, the Statue of Liberty and more.

“Prospect Park is the best place to be on New Year’s Eve,” said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. “It is a pleasure to team up with Prospect Park Alliance and NYU Brooklyn to ring in the new year with a time-honored Brooklyn tradition. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the colorful and exciting show that we have in store thanks to our partners’ hard work. As we welcome in 2025, I wish all Brooklynites health, happiness, and tons of fun!”

“Every year, Brooklynites look forward to ringing in the New Year with their neighbors in Prospect Park, and this year is no exception! We’re grateful to the Prospect Park Alliance for reimagining this tradition with a unique and inventive light show, and to Borough President Antonio Reynoso for his sponsorship and support,” said NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue. “Come on down and celebrate the beginning of 2025 with a tribute to Brooklyn’s vibrancy and creativity, right in Brooklyn’s backyard!”

“New Year’s Eve in Prospect Park is a beloved, decades-long tradition and celebration near to the hearts of so many Brooklynites,” said Prospect Park Alliance President, Morgan Monaco. “We thank the Borough President, NYU Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Public Library for their generous support of this spectacular event. It is a special moment for our Brooklyn community to gather together in Brooklyn’s Backyard and ring in the new year with vibrant local entertainment and a gorgeous light display.”

“The Office of Community Engagement is proud to support the long-standing tradition of New Year’s Eve celebrations in Prospect Park,” said NYU Vice President of Government Relations and Community Engagement, Kyle Kimball. “We’re excited to join Borough President Reynoso and the Prospect Park Alliance in making this unforgettable event a reality for our community.”

“We can’t think of a better place to start the new year than with our next door neighbors in Prospect Park. We wish all Brooklynites a year filled with good health, good cheer and of course, good books,” said Linda E. Johnson, President and CEO, Brooklyn Public Library.

*Please note the light show is pending FCC approvals and weather dependent. In the event of extreme weather, please check prosepctpark.org for updates.

Re:New Prospect Park’s Successful 2024

December 10, 2024

Have you spotted new improvements throughout Prospect Park this year? Prospect Park Alliance’s Re:New Prospect Park has been in full swing in 2024 throughout Brooklyn’s Backyard. Launched in 2021 to serve our Brooklyn community in light of reduced City resources and increased use of the park, the Alliance utilizes private funding to undertake important infrastructure work traditionally undertaken by the City. Through this initiative, the Alliance has completed a range of essential projects across the park over the past four years to improve the daily visitor experience in the park. The initiative also includes the Alliance’s partnership with ACE New York to provide additional cleaning crews in the park from spring through fall.

Check out the Alliance’s transformative 2024 projects, including drainage improvements, path restorations and more. The Alliance also thanks our community for your generous support to make these Re:New Prospect Park improvements possible.

Plus, your support today can make double the difference! Your gift of any size will be matched by a generous Alliance supporter to make 2X the impact to make improvements like these possible.

Drainage Improvements Near Wellhouse Drive

Re:New 2024 Welhouse Drive

In October, Prospect Park Alliance completed drainage repairs on the bridle path near Wellhouse Drive which included reconstructing two catch basins and installing new pipes to connect the path to the Lake to help stormwater runoff.

Drainage Improvements Near Eastwood Arch 

Re:New Drainage Improvements Near Eastwood Arch

Near Eastwood Arch, an area severely eroded by Storm Ophelia in September 2023, Prospect Park Alliance restored the catch basin along the Park Drive, built a new curb and repaved the surface. These improvements will help with drainage, protect the area from erosion and ensure that the landscape can be sustained in the face of severe storms. 

Drainage Improvements Near Grand Army Plaza Entrance

The Alliance restored three catch basins on the west side of the Grand Army Plaza entrance to Prospect Park to help improve drainage at this heavily used destination. 

10th Avenue Lawn Drainage Improvements

In Summer 2024, the Alliance completed drainage repairs at the 10th Avenue Lawn in Prospect Park. The improvements included draining water from the area, improving the drainage system by replacing catch basins and repairing the lawn.

Improvements Near the Carousel + Prospect Park Zoo 

If you’ve taken the Carousel for a spin this season, you may have seen improvements to the paths alongside this beloved park destination. The Alliance reconstructed two catch basins and repaved these well-used pathways to improve access for our community. To guard against the severe impacts from flooding, the Alliance also focused efforts on clearing four catch basins near the back gate of the Prospect Park Zoo to improve drainage in the area.

Repairs Near Harmony Playground

The Alliance also improved drainage near the park’s Harmony Playground, which recently was improved with a new sunshade and expanded adult fitness area, repairing catch basins and repaving pathways.

Music Pagoda + Binnen Bridge

Prospect Park Alliance focused efforts on the highly utilized path between the Music Pagoda and Binnen Bridge. To help keep the area clear of water and debris, the Alliance repaved the path and reset a catch basin to help capture stormwater.

Third Street Entrance + Long Meadow to Third Street

North of the Third Street Entrance to Prospect Park, the Alliance cleared catch basins as a first step of our ongoing work to help alleviate drainage issues and improve the visitor experience for our community. Plus, Prospect Park Alliance cleared drains inside the Third Street Playground and cleared sewer lines from the playground to the Long Meadow to improve drainage.

Lakeshore + White Levy Esplanade

The serene view along Brookly’s only Lake has gotten even more scenic, as the Alliance repointed brick and stone at the Leon Levy White Esplanade, regrouted stone along retaining walls and more to improve accessibility for our community to enjoy the landscape’s  one-of-a-kind view of the Lake and its wildlife inhabitants, including varieties of turtles and ducks.

Concert Grove

Near the historic Prospect Park Concert Grove, the Alliance reconstructed the iron railing and reset stone pieces along the time-honored park destination, home to our recently restored Concert Grove Pavilion.

Visit our Capital Projects Tracker for more improvements underway in Brooklyn’s Backyard.