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Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, USA
jqr Started conversation Jul 13, 2000
Prospect Park is in my mind the most wonderful creation of Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, the turn of the century landscape architects responsible for many great US city parks. I grew up about a half-block away from the park, and I have always loved wandering around in it. No matter which way I turn, I always get the feeling that the vista that presents itself is worthy of a landscape painting. The park boasts an incredible harmony of forests and meadows, and the buildings inside are also beautifully designed. Best of all, this lovely creation is open to the public every day of the year for strolling; walking dogs; playing frisbee, cricket (big West Indian population in Brooklyn), soccer, touch football, volleyball, or softball; jogging; skating; bicycling; boating; or just having fun.
The park is best entered at Grand Army Plaza, which abuts the park loop road (3.34 miles) and the Long Meadow. The 11th Street Bandshell is accessible at 9th Street and Prospect Park West and has free concerts on summer weekends. There are pedal boats to rent on the lake, near Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue. The Prospect Park Zoo and Lefferts Homestead (a 17th century farmhouse) is at Flatbush Avenue and Ocean Avenue. You can look at the Prospect Park website for directions or more information: .
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, USA
Redbeard (Thanks to all who supported The Celery!)) Posted Jul 13, 2000
You do know your New York parks, jqr! You're bringing back memories for me when I lived in Brooklyn south of Prospect Park and also spent lots of time in Central Park.
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, USA
jqr Posted Jul 13, 2000
Thanks, Redbeard! I should mention other, lesser-known parks, too, I suppose--but maybe better for a Guide Entry to themselves...
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