Fire Alert: Due to high winds and severe drought conditions, there is a fire alert in the park: grilling is currently banned, and smoking and open flames remain illegal. Any fires should be reported immediately to 911. Learn more about fire safety from FDNY.
Prospect Park is a world unto itself: a 585-acre oasis of scenic beauty for relaxation and recreation for our diverse community to enjoy. Browse the menu to inspire and inform your visit. In Things to Do, find information about birdwatching, nature programs, skating and much more. In Places to Go, learn about the LeFrak Center at Lakeside, the Prospect Park Tennis Center, Prospect Park’s seven playgrounds and many other beloved destinations.
The Park’s main destination for live outdoor entertainment, and home to Celebrate Brooklyn! performing arts festival.
Jutting out into the Park's 60-acre Lake, the Peninsula is an inviting place to enjoy the Park’s beautiful terrain and vistas.
This formal entrance is a memorial to the defenders of the Union in the Civil War.
This play area was created by the Alliance from trees damaged by storms and other materials to engage children with nature.
There is something for everyone to enjoy in Prospect Park.
Explore the park’s most popular destinations.
Join Prospect Park Alliance and Turnstile Tours on a walking tour of the park to learn more about the park and its history.
Check out all upcoming events in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park.
