Prospect Park’s 585 acres have been featured on the small screen in many of our favorite television series. Prospect Park Alliance, the non-profit organization that cares for the Park, takes a look at six shows that brought Brooklyn’s Backyard into your home. 

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Set in 1950s New York City, this award-winning series highlights many beloved landmarks around the five boroughs. In the final episode of the show’s first season, the titular character–Midge Maisel–hosts her son’s birthday party in Prospect Park’s beloved Carousel. Super fans of the show will be happy to know that this is a popular modern-day birthday party spot. Learn more about recreating the scene with your own Carousel Birthday Party. 

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