Park Drive Repaving: Starting Wednesday, March 15, the Park Drive will be repaved in phases from Park Circle to Grand Army Plaza on weeknight overnight hours (8 pm-4 am). Portions of the Park Drive will have a rough surface on some weekdays: cyclists are advised to take alternate routes, including along protected bicycle lanes along the Parkside Avenue, Flatbush Avenue and Prospect Park West perimeters. Visit the NYCDOT website for updates.
Prospect Park is home to a recreational Park Drive, including a 3.36 mile loop for pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy, complete with scenic views spanning across Brooklyn’s Backyard. The Park Drive hosts a range of races and cycling events throughout the year.
Please note that starting March 2023 NYCDOT is implementing an 18-month pilot on the park’s East Drive to improve safety. Learn more about this pilot project.
Learn more about NYC Parks and NYCDOT’s pilot for a safer reconfiguration of the roadway: increasing overall space for cyclists and pedestrians, and giving pedestrians space on both sides of the Park Drive to minimize conflicts.
View the results of a safety study of the Prospect Park Drive conducted by leading traffic consultancy Sam Schwartz, in partnership with NYC Parks and NYC DOT.
Review the safety study and provide valuable feedback that will enable the Alliance, NYC Parks and NYC DOT to evaluate and prioritize improvements.
To ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment of Prospect Park, please follow these rules and safety guidelines when utilizing the Park Drive.
Prospect Park offers miles of roadways and paths for competitive and recreational runners and walkers.
Prospect Park attracts cyclists of all levels and abilities throughout the year.