Smorgasburg, presented in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is considered the “Woodstock of Eating.” The celebrated open-air food fair is back in Prospect Park for the 2023 season! On Sundays from April 2–October 29, local and regional food purveyors will gather on Breeze Hill, near the Lincoln Road entrance, to offer a range of cuisines.
Smorgasburg, presented in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is considered the “Woodstock of Eating.” The celebrated open-air food fair is back in Prospect Park for the 2022 season! On Sundays from April 3–October 30, local and regional food purveyors will gather on Breeze Hill, near the Lincoln Road entrance, to offer a range of cuisines.
The Sunday Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Square is open from 9 am–2 pm from May 7 – December 12. Nestled inside Prospect Park’s tree-shaded southwest corner, this much-loved market is where South Slope and Windsor Terrace residents stock up on locally grown staples. The offerings range from a selection of vegetables, fruits, baked goods, plants, and flowers, to fresh-caught fish and organic baked goods.
For a full calendar of events and a list of sellers, visit the GrowNYC website.
Smorgasburg, presented in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is considered the “Woodstock of Eating.” The celebrated open-air food fair is back in Prospect Park for the 2021 season! On Sundays from June 13–October 31, over 35 local and regional food purveyors will gather on Breeze Hill, near the Lincoln Road entrance, to offer a range of international cuisines.
Discover hidden treasures, natural wonders and little-known tales on interactive guided tours of Prospect Park in the heart of Brooklyn, presented by Turnstile Tours in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance. While taking in the beauty of this iconic park’s woodlands, waterways, wildlife, and landmarks, explore the fascinating layers of natural and human history, from the flora and geology, to the architectural eras visible in the built environment, to the past and present of recreation and play. Explore how use of the park has changed over time, from the original vision of designers Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, to projects underway today that support environmental conservation, historic preservation, and recreational and cultural access for Brooklynites and visitors from around the world.
This tour is offered on Sundays through May, and Saturdays from June to October.
Individuals and groups are invited to join Prospect Park Alliance to help keep our park green and vibrant—register to check out Green and Go Kits at various locations around the park. These kits include a trash grabber, garbage bags and gloves.
Groups please visit our Community Group Registration Page to preregister.
Requirements and Guidelines:
Presented in partnership with Macy’s.
COVID-19 Update: With many other food access points now closed, the need for our markets to supply fresh, healthy food is even greater. To meet the growing need in the safest way possible Grow NYC has issued new safety protocols. Please visit the Grow NYC website for more info: www.grownyc.org
The Sunday Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Square is open from 9 am–3 pm, May 3 to December 20. Nestled inside Prospect Park’s tree-shaded southwest corner, this much-loved market is where South Slope and Windsor Terrace residents stock up on locally grown staples. The offerings range from a selection of vegetables, fruits, baked goods, plants, and flowers, to fresh-caught fish and organic baked goods. For a full calendar of events and a list of sellers, visit the GrowNYC website.
The Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Square is also open on Wednesdays year-round from 8 am to 3 pm.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history! Prospect Park Alliance and Turnstile Tours host a series of themed walking tours that examine the many layers of natural and human history to be found in Brooklyn’s Backyard. All tours begin at the Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza, except the Brooklyn’s Backyard Tour, which will leave from outside the Lincoln Road Entrance comfort station.
Learn more + get tickets today!
Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for our Family Christmas Bird Count. On December 14 + 15, blooming naturalists of all ages will conduct a mock bird count and learn about the official Christmas Bird Count—a census of birds in the Western Hemisphere, performed annually in the winter by volunteer birdwatchers and administered by the National Audubon Society. This event helps conservation researchers track the long-term health of bird populations.
Counts leave promptly on December 14 + 15 at 10:30 am, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm.
Come out and enjoy Prospect Park while learning about its incredible history! Prospect Park Alliance and Turnstile Tours host a series of themed walking tours that examine the many layers of natural and human history to be found in Brooklyn’s Backyard. All tours begin at the Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza, except the Brooklyn’s Backyard Tour, which will leave from outside the Lincoln Rd Entrance comfort station.
Learn more + get tickets today!