Prospect Park
Olmsted and Vaux's Brooklyn park, considered by its designers their masterpiece, with the borough's best meadow and lake.
Example
Entering at Grand Army Plaza puts the triumphal arch and the Saturday greenmarket behind you and the Long Meadow, nearly a mile without a building, ahead.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Prospect Park worth visiting after Central Park?
If you have four or more days in the city, yes, paired with the Brooklyn Museum and Botanic Garden next door. It shows you parks as locals live them.
Where do I enter Prospect Park?
Grand Army Plaza for the triumphal arch and market, then straight onto the Long Meadow. The 2 or 3 train delivers you exactly there.
Should I visit Prospect Park on a short trip?
Only with four or more days. On a shorter visit Central Park covers the same idea, while Prospect Park pays off when paired with the museum and botanic garden next door.
