Prospect Park

This beautiful Brooklyn park was created by the same architects responsible for the splendid Central Park in Manhattan. Unlike its more famous cousin in Manhattan, Prospect Park sits pretty amidst a primarily residential area and is not surrounded by skyscrapers. Many Olmsted fans dub this 526 acre (212.87 hectare) park his crowning achievement. It features horseback riding, ice skating,...

Celebrate Brooklyn! draws top-notch talent and audiences from all over the city every summer.

Park events take place year-round. Call (718) 965-8999 for details.

Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux after their success with Central Park, this 562 acres of woodland, meadows, and ponds is considered by many to be their masterpiece and the pièce de résistance of Brooklyn.

Overview
This park is to Brooklyn what Central Park is to Manhattan, yet Prospect Park is wilder and less structured than its counterpart. A stone's throw from the Brooklyn Museum of Art,...

The Prospect Park Alliance partners with the City of New York to ensure the ongoing care and long-term stewardship of Brookl...yn’s flagship park. We care for the natural environment, restore historic design and provide public programs and amenities for the Park, which receives more than 10 million visits each year. See More

Located inside the Prospect Park , this venue is the park's main attraction for outdoor concerts and many consider it to be the most exciting venue in all of New York. It has a three storied high acoustic shell and a large circular plaza with a capacity of holding 2000 seats in the plaza and about 5000 seats on the lawns. The Bandshell is also one of the largest outdoor cinemas in the world,...