Visit the Park

Brooklyn’s only forest, the Ravine features nearly 150 acres of woodlands and scenic waterways.

The Park’s main destination for live outdoor entertainment, and home to Celebrate Brooklyn! performing arts festival.

A rolling meadow near the Park’s center, this is a popular destination for dog walking, picnicking and birdwatching.

Recently restored, this scenic setting was home to open-air concerts in the late 19th century.

White Levy Esplanade features walkways and picnic areas with scenic views of Brooklyn's only lake.

Jutting out into the Park's 60-acre Lake, the Peninsula is an inviting place to enjoy the Park’s beautiful terrain and vistas.

An intricate system of man-made pools, streams and waterfalls culminates in the 60-acre Lake, Brooklyn's only freshwater lake.

One of the park’s oldest structures, now serves as the city's first compostable restrooms in a public park.

A gathering place for drummers for over 30 years. Drumming takes place on Sundays from April to October, 2 pm to 7 pm.

Chaim Baier Music Island serves as a wildlife habitat in Prospect Park.

This formal entrance is a memorial to the defenders of the Union in the Civil War.

Nearly a mile long, this is the longest stretch of unbroken meadow in any U.S. urban park.

This play area was created by the Alliance from trees damaged by storms and other materials to engage children with nature.

This lush woodland oasis, located along a dramatic slope, features a pool and fountain. The woodlands were recently restored with the help of goats, while the pool and fountain await restoration.

This historic building is the main Park information center, open Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm.

The perfect venue for special occasions, surrounded by a shaded grove that has been a popular picnic site since the Park opened.