Find great things to do in prospect park, brooklyn. For a detailed map of prospect park follow the pdf link on. The detailed road map represents one of many map types and styles available. Park slope is a neighborhood in northwestern brooklyn, new york city, within the area once known as south brooklyn. Zoo web site map of prospect park zoo portable document format pdf. Prospect park, brooklyn, ny, usa lat long coordinates info.
Prospect park prospect park church av church av fort hamilton parkway eastern parkway grand army plaza zoo entrance garden entrance garden entrance garden entrance park slope prospect heights crown heights prospectle. Prospect park south historic district lp00979 graphic source. Elevation, latitude and longitude of prospect park, passaic, united states on the world topo map. Unsurprisingly i didnt exactly feel speedy in my warmup, but i already knew i wasnt going to be competing for any prizes. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is new york ave v brook which is approximately 4 miles away and has an elevation of 20 feet 75 feet lower than prospect park. November 14, 2017 18651870 photograph, flatbush avenue looking south 2 november 2017 2 new entrances on flatbush avenue access improvements to the park in the. Where is prospect park, brooklyn, ny, usa on map lat long. Supply lists pk38th pdf click on more to view the student. Prospect park prospect park church av church av fort hamilton parkway eastern parkway grand army plaza zoo entrance garden entrance garden entrance garden entrance park slope prospect heights crown heights prospect le. Nyac, central park track club, north brooklyn runners, dashing whippets, prospect park tc, van cortlandt tc in short, the best of the best. The borough, originally an independent city settled by the dutch, was named after the dutch village of.
Brooklyn publiclibrary race route registration bag check watergatorade stations locations approximate toilets nycruns prospect park 5k p r ospect a k br klyn, ny p ros pec t a v e. Visit the prospect park zoo, see summer concerts at celebrate brooklyn. From there, the course heads south along washington and then west on empire into the park, where runners will make a loop around the park roads before exiting on. From there, the course heads south along washington and then west on empire into the park, where runners will make a. Prospect park alliance sustains, restores and advances prospect park to benefit the diverse communities we serve, in partnership with the city of new york. November 14, 2017 18651870 photograph, flatbush avenue looking south 2 november 2017 2 new entrances on flatbush avenue access.
The borough, originally an independent city settled by the dutch, was named after the dutch village of breukelen. Its entrance is marked by the large memorial arch and it is a mecca for families and. Prospect park bike map brooklyns prospect park contains a 3. Topographic map of prospect park, passaic, united states. For additional park information, please visit the prospect park alliance website designed and constructed over a thirtyyear period 18651895 by frederick law olmsted and calvert vaux, the masterminds behind central park, prospect park has blossomed into a premiere destination for brooklyn visitors and residents alike. Nycruns prospect park 5k benefiting camba prospect park brooklyn, ny race route toilets registration race hq hydration station bag check medical prospect park lake n w e s prospect park zoo the nethermead the ravine grand army plaza brooklyn botanic garden oriental pavilion lefrak center at lakeside t 8 h. Subway directions to prospect parks nethermead the nethermead is most accessible from the 3 rd and 9 th street entrances on prospect park west or the willink entrance intersection of ocean and flatbush avenues and empire boulevard via the q train.
Prospect park brooklyn public library flatbush union st president prospect park w e astern pkwy w e s t in plaza d r e a s t d r p l a z a s t p e l a z a s t w follow symbols n grand army plaza brooklyn liberty. The new york road runners airbnb brooklyn half marathon follows a pointtopoint course that starts off along the edge of prospect park, near eastern parkway and washington avenue. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Boundaries the prospect park scenic landmark consists of the property bounded by the eastern curb line of prospect park west, bartelpritchard circle roadway, the inner curb line of bartelpritchard circle enclosing the. The urban park features 90acre long meadow, 60acre lake, and brooklyns only forest. How to enjoy brooklyns prospect park the new york times. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Park w estch r the bronx n a s s a u q e e n s queens brooklyn jamaica bay h a r l e m 2 r i v e r 161 st e a s t 6 r i v e r l e a s t 3 av r i v e r hudson river 4 airtrain stops terminal numbers 7 5 8 2 1 q72 q47 m60 sbs m60 sbs m60 sbs q48 q10 q10 b15 q10 train jfk train jfk q3 q3 l a g u a r di a l i n k q 7 0 s b s laguardia link q70 sbs. Brooklyn bridge parks map page contains geographic information about locations, attractions, bathrooms, restrooms, parking, and water fountains at. Landscape architects frederick law olmsted and calvert vaux envisioned brooklyns prospect park as a pastoral refuge in the midst of a rapidly urbanizing city. Park floyd bennett field oad channel flatbush beach 169 p e d e s t r i a n p t h state path switches sides.
Areas in red are unsafe, and can be considered at least somewhat hood on a citywide level. Greenwood and new utrecht greenwood and new utrecht is a part of brooklyn, new york city that encompasses the neighborhoods of sunset park, borough park, kensington, parkville, bay ridge, fort hamilton, dyker heights, bensonhurst, and bath beach. Forgottentour 36, secrets of prospect park, brooklyn. It should not be used to represent the legal boundaries of property under parks jurisdiction. Designed by frederick law olmstead and calvert vaux, the same designers of central park. To boardwalk brooklyn queens enter via sidewalk marine parkway bridge prospect park sw coney island parkside ft hamilton pkwy ocean pkwy ocean pkwy y greenwood sherman caton pl w lake prospect park parade grounds s l a k e. If youre looking to take the next step in your career and join a passionate, dedicated team of educators, we. Prospect park brooklyn all you need to know before you. Landmarks preservation commission prospect park excluding. Downtown brooklyn there are many variations of passages of lorem ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don\t look even slightly believable. Prospect park alliance is working closely with nyc parks and other city agencies to monitor developments related to novel coronavirus covid19. The doublearchwayed meadowport arch was constructed from park architects frederick olmsted and calvert vaux from sandstone in the parks early years. The urban park features 90acre long meadow, 60acre lake, and brooklyn s only forest.
Prospect park is an urban park in brooklyn, new york city. Mar 29, 2020 brooklyns answer to central park, prospect park contains a zoo, an audubon center and the brooklyn museum of art. Park w estch r the bronx n a s s a u q e e n s queens brooklyn jamaica bay h a r l e m s r i v e r i e a s t u r i v e r e a s t 3 av r i v e r l o n g v i s l a n d 231 st s o u n d 1 hudson river 4 airtrain stops terminal numbers 7 5 8 2 1 z e r e g a a v rush hours rush hours 238 st 1 van cortlandt park 242 st dyckman st 1 215 st 1 marble. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station.
You would not expect this in brooklyn, but we spend part of our fourth of july here and it is a fantastic park, not busy at all, but just enough people to make it interesting. It includes its namesake park, plus the neighborhoods of park slope, prospect heights, windsor terrace. Explore prospect park with our interactive and informative map. Good views of the lawns, with tons of bbqs and picnickers on an early summer day. View prospect park lake contour fishing map pdf one of new york citys more popular places to fish is prospect park lake in brooklyn, located entirely within prospect park. Prospect park is carfree during the weekend and has a dedicated bike lane at all times. A long arm of the lake stretches to the northeast, the latter. There will be a board of education meeting in the prospect park municipal building 106 brown ave, prospect park, nj 07508 on february 4th at 7. The prospect park board of education has been relocated to 94 brown avenue in prospect park school. Map of brooklyn hotels and attractions on a brooklyn map. The nethermead is most accessible from the 3rd and 9th street entrances on prospect park west or the willink entrance intersection of ocean and flatbush avenues and empire boulevard via the q train. Having been consolidated with new york city in 1898, brooklyn is the most populous new york city borough, with an estimated 2. New york state department of environmental conservation division of fish, wildlife and marine resources lake map series region 2 prospect park lake. Youll also pass by the lake about half way through.
Overview map of prospect park, a 585acre city park located in the heart of brooklyn. Had we had our own barbecue, we could have easily spend the whole day here. Prospect park brooklyn prospect park brooklyn is a park in new york and has an elevation of 144 feet. Oxygen density is better in this zone like central park, but for downtown brooklyn. Race hq b q enter enter enter course elevation miles 1 2 3 0 50 100 200 150 title. Prospect park excluding the friends cemetery, borough of brooklyn. F b ru y 8, 1 97 l eg nd historic district boundary. Prospect park brooklyn is situated nearby to windsor terrace, close to quaker hill. Prospect park, passaic, united states on the elevation map. One of new york citys more popular places to fish is prospect park lake in brooklyn, located entirely within prospect park.
Prospect park brooklyn, ny race route toilets registration race hq hydration station bag check medical prospect park lake n w e s prospect park zoo the nethermead the ravine grand army plaza brooklyn botanic garden oriental. Were dedicated to building a rich community where learning never stops, curiosity is encouraged, and diversity is celebrated. The safety and wellbeing of our staff, patrons and entire community is our top priority. Park slope is roughly bounded by prospect park and prospect park west to the east, fourth avenue to the west, flatbush avenue to the north, and prospect expressway to the south.
Located in the heart of brooklyn, new york, prospect park welcomes eight million visitors each year. For generations, the park fulfilled its promise, but by 1976 the goddess driving atop the arch in grand army plaza had fallen over in her chariot, a symbol of the parks decay. Look at prospect park, george town, cayman islands from different perspectives. Become a member and help us preserve the past to serve the. This 55acre 7 deep lake has a very sinuous shoreline with several islands in the main body of the lake. Pedestrian walkway on the left, bikes down the middle. Prospect park map see map details from prospectpark. Park w estch r the bronx n a s s a u q e e n s queens brooklyn jamaica bay h a r l e m s r i v e r i e a s t u r i v e r e a s t 3 av r i v e r l o n g v i s l a n d 231 st s o u n d 1 hudson river 4.
The latitude of prospect park, brooklyn, ny, usa is 40. It includes its namesake park, plus the neighborhoods of park slope, prospect heights, windsor terrace, and prospect park south. New york city landmarks preservation commission, lcr date. This map may not be sold or offered for sale without written. Flatbush avbrooklyn college park pl church av church av. This peak was originally included in plans for the park, which was to be called mount prospect park, then eliminated from the final design. Brooklyn to boston from prospect park to boylston street. Prospect park is an iconic landscape of natural but manicured gardens, trees, roads and paths.
Prospect park is open with safety protocols in place to protect our community. Prospect park map prospect park brooklyn new york mappery. With an area of 526 acres 2 ha, prospect park is the second largest public park in. Jun 19, 2018 prospect park is wellserved by the new york city subway system with a number of nearby stations. The second highest point on this ridge, and in brooklyn, is mount prospect, at 200 feet above sea level. A visitors guide to prospect park in brooklyn, new york. A long arm of the lake stretches to the northeast, the latter part of which is called the lullwater. Brooklyn bridge park s map page contains geographic information about locations, attractions, bathrooms, restrooms, parking, and water fountains at the waterfront site along the east river in new york city. Many consider prospect park the sister park of manhattans central park. Brooklyn prospect is a k12, tuitionfree, public charter school serving communities throughout brooklyn.
Visit prospect park on your trip to brooklyn or united states. The outskirts have plenty of shops restaurants and you find tourists and locals frequently engaging. Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom in or out. Prospect park is open with safety protocols in place to.