Prospect Park

Park Acreage:

526 acres

Trail Uses:

Hiking, Mountain biking, Accessible

Fees:

None

GPS:

40.660208, -73.971145

Not TC maintained

Directions

Click here, then follow "Park Entrances" to view multiple points of entry.

Train Directions

By Subway take the No. 2 or No. 3 train to Grand Army Plaza or Prospect Park Stations.

Park Overview

A Fredrick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux-designed park that exhibits their characteristic meld of nature and beauty in the middle of urban Brooklyn.

Trail Overview

A network of unmarked trails run throughout the park -- use the Web Map link on this site.

Park Description

Prospect Park

The park is home to Brooklyn's only forest, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and man-made water features that attract migratory birds. A huge variety of sports and recreational activities are available here. Additional information is available at the Prospect Park Alliance website.