Celebrating The World Cup at Prospect Park

The FIFA World Cup is a unique opportunity for global soccer fans to come together in one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world. Whether you’re coming from Flatbush or France, Park Slope or Paraguay, Prospect Park Alliance is thrilled to welcome both new and old visitors to Brooklyn’s Backyard.

This summer, you can catch World Cup matches at Duck Island Cafe. Located at LeFrak Center at Lakeside, the cafe is the perfect place to pull up with a bite and a beverage to watch the biggest games with friends.

As part of Mayor Mamdani and Team Wonder’s NYC Neighborhood Passport Program, visitors can also get their passport stamped at Duck Island Cafe. Starting on June 11th, thousands of NYC Neighborhood Passport booklets will be available at every branch library in all five boroughs and at select events. Participants can collect unique stamps from cultural institutions across the city, so make sure you stop by Duck Island to get one from Prospect Park. While you’re there, stay and play at LeFrak Center at Lakeside for roller skating, pickleball and boating!

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Points of Interest—LeFrak Center at Lakeside
The Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Center at Lakeside offers ice skating, figure skating, curling, and hockey in the winter, and roller skating, biking, boating and water play in the warmer months.

Directions

The LeFrak Center and Duck Island Cafe are located near the Lincoln Road and Parkside/Ocean Avenue entrances to the park.

Bluestone Cafe

Duck Island Cafe & Bar

Enjoy indoor and outdoor seating, panoramic views and a range of breakfast, lunch and dinner options, a coffee menu, specialty beverages and more. Plus, get your NYC Neighborhood Passport stamped and watch a World Cup match!

close up of people roller skating

Rollerskating at LeFrak

The LeFrak Center at Lakeside offers daily roller skating.

  • Monday-Friday : 10:30am-6:00pm
  • Friday Evenings: 7:30pm-10:30pm
  • Saturday: 12:00pm-4:45pm
  • Saturday Evenings: 7:30pm-10:00pm
  • Sunday: 12:00pm-4:45pm

Admission Prices:

  • Weekdays: $10
  • Weekends and Holidays: $15
  • Roller Skate Rentals: $10
  • Mondays: $5 Admission (Holidays Excluded)

Boating

Adventure awaits on Brooklyn’s only Lake! Rent a rowboat or kayak to make the most of your time enjoying Brooklyn nature. Keep an eye out to spot sunning turtles, countless bird species and more park wildlife along the Lake. All renters must be 18+ with a photo ID and a life jacket must be worn at all times.

pickleball paddles and ball on a court

Pickleball

Try your hand at pickleball—the fastest growing sport around! All ages are welcome.

Splash Pad

Splash Pad

Enjoy hours of free warm-weather fun at Prospect Park’s largest water play area. Open daily from 10:30 am-6 pm from Memorial Day until Labor Day.