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Prospect Park Drive

Prospect Park is home to a recreational Park Drive, a 3.36-mile loop for runners, walkers, skaters 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.

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Please note that currently two pilots are in effect on the Park Drive:

  • From March 2023 through September 2024, NYC DOT is implementing an 18-month pilot on the park’s East Drive, from Park Circle to Grand Army Plaza.
  • From June 2023 through May 2024, NYC Parks is implementing an e-bike/e-scooter pilot on the full Park Drive.

Learn more about these pilot projects.

Park Drive
Park Drive offers a scenic walking, running, scootering and cycling route circulating the park starting at Grand Army Plaza.
Related: Get Directions
Center Drive
Center Drive crosses the park between West Drive and East Drive and offers a scenic walking, running, scootering and cycling route.
Related: Get Directions
Wellhouse Drive
Wellhouse Drive is a popular destination for walking, running, scootering and cycling in Prospect Park.
Related: Get Directions

Park Drive Pilots

Learn more about NYC Parks and NYCDOT’s Park Drive pilots to create a safer and more accessibly roadway, including a new lane configuration and e-bike protocol.

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Park Drive Safety Study

Learn more about the Participatory Budget funded Park Drive Safety Study with recommendations on improving the roadway.

View the Safety Study

Park Drive Rules + Safety

To ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment of Prospect Park, please follow these rules and safety guidelines when utilizing the Park Drive.

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Prospect Park Track Club Running Race

Running + Walking

Prospect Park offers miles of roadways and paths for competitive and recreational runners and walkers.

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Bicycling

Prospect Park attracts cyclists of all levels and abilities throughout the year.

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Park Drive Map and Brochure

Download Prospect Park Alliance’s Park Drive Map and Brochure for Park Drive mileage and other useful information.

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