Topographic map of prospect park, passaic, united states. Located in the heart of brooklyn, new york, prospect park welcomes eight million visitors each year. Popular attractions prospect park and barclays center brooklyn are located nearby. Mar 29, 2020 brooklyn s answer to central park, prospect park contains a zoo, an audubon center and the brooklyn museum of art. Book the comfort inn prospect park brooklyn stay at this businessfriendly hotel in brooklyn. Its entrance is marked by the large memorial arch and it is a mecca for families and. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to. Explore the lesserknown corners of one of brooklyns best parks. The prospect park zoo is a 12acre zoo located off flatbush avenue on the eastern side of prospect park, brooklyn, new york city. Hotels near prospect park, brooklyn on tripadvisor.
The nyc region map of prospect park, brooklyn, new york usgs. Prospect park 95 prospect park w brooklyn ny 11215. Designed by frederick law olmstead and calvert vaux, the same designers of central park. It was also referred to as the prospect park peristyle. The neighborhood boundaries on this map are only approximate. Designed by famed landscape architects frederick law olmsted and calvert vaux, the designers of central park in manhattan, prospect park was built in the 1860s. Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you navigate through your city. Overview map of prospect park, a 585acre city park located in the heart of brooklyn.
Join free tours by foot as we explore three of brooklyn s most historic residential neighborhoods, park slope, gowanus, and carroll gardens as well as prospect park. The building is situated near the southern edge of prospect park in brooklyn, new york and is a peristyle with corinthian columns. 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. Prospect park brooklyn all you need to know before you. Find the most convenient entrance to prospect park for you on our map. Designed by frederick law olmstead and calvert vaux. For additional park information, please visit the prospect park alliance website.
Its the focal point of the prospect park alliances new restoration project. For more information, please visit our service announcements page. Designed by central park creators frederick law olmsted and calvert vaux, prospect park is a massive playground in the center of brooklyn. Prospect park subway stop brooklyn, ny commuter rail. Geological survey publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the u. Mount prospect, the second highest point in brooklyn, draws its name from the sweeping vistas it affords viewers. Many consider prospect park the sister park of manhattans central park. Complete information to help visitors plan a trip to the prospect park zoo. Gallery of authentic historic and rare maps of new york and new york city from the 17th to the 19th century.
Neighborhood map from nyc department of city planning. Park slope is roughly bounded by prospect park west to the east, fourth avenue to the west, flatbush avenue to the north, and 15th street to the south, though other definitions are sometimes offered. Things to do near prospect park, brooklyn, ny tripadvisor. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions. Meant to provide the growing population of brooklyn with a place to enjoy trees, flowers, and recreational activities, the park was to be a relaxing. Prospect park is an urban park in brooklyn, new york city. Mount prospect park new york city department of parks.
The borough, originally an independent city settled by the dutch, was named after the dutch village of breukelen. The prospect park alliance partners with the city to preserve and maintain the park. Pick from multiple ticket options that enhance your nyc experience by adding more time, more routes, more modes of transport, and more attractions. It was used by the continental army in 1776 as a lookout point, which at that time offered strategic views of manhattan, brooklyn, new york harbor, a portion of new jersey, staten island, and long island.
Frequently asked questions about prospect park parking is there onsite parking at prospect park. Wikimedia commons has media related to neighborhoods in brooklyn, new york city. Prospect park is open with safety protocols in place to protect our community. The urban park features 90acre long meadow, 60acre lake, and brooklyn s only forest. Moovit helps you find the best way to get to prospect park with stepbystep directions from the nearest public transit station. Located at 75 prospect park west at the corner of historic 3rd street, this three bedroom, two bath apartment, features twelve windows, 11 ceilings, three exposures and prospect park views all within a well maintained elevator building. Park slope is a neighborhood in western brooklyn, new york city s most populous borough. View 10 photos for 102 prospect park w apt 3, brooklyn, ny 11215 a bed, bath.
Prospect park zoo brooklyn 2020 all you need to know. Prospect park 95 prospect park w brooklyn, ny parks mapquest. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Prospect park map prospect park brooklyn new york mappery.
Enjoy free breakfast, free wifi, and onsite parking. Prospect park alliance sustains, restores and advances prospect park to benefit the diverse communities we serve, in partnership with the city of new york. Skip the stress of finding your way with this easytoexchange voucher for a big bus ticket. A visitors guide to prospect park in brooklyn, new york.
Park slope is a neighborhood in northwestern brooklyn, new york city, within the area once known as south brooklyn. Elevation, latitude and longitude of prospect park, passaic, united states on the world topo map. Prospect park is covered by the brooklyn, ny us topo map quadrant. Prospect park south is a small neighborhood in flatbush, brooklyn, new york city, located south of prospect park. The 10 closest hotels to prospect park audubon center at.
Residents and visitors can play softball, explore the prospect park zoo, go horseback riding, stroll through the breathtaking long meadow, treat their fourlegged friends to a dip at dog beach and iceskate at the lefrak center at lakeside. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How to get to prospect park in brooklyn by subway, bus or. 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.
It is managed in partnership with the prospect park alliance. Prospect park brooklyn is situated nearby to windsor terrace, close to quaker hill. Hotels near prospect park audubon center at the boathouse, brooklyn on tripadvisor. The 585acre park was designed by frederick law olmsted and calvert vaux, who also designed manhattans famous central park prospect park offers a wealth of activities and events throughout the year, making it a worthwhile destination for locals and visitors alike.
New york city can be tough to get around, especially when youre a visitor trying to sightsee. It is included within the prospect park south historic district, which was designated by the new york city landmarks preservation commission in 1979 and listed on the national register of historic places in 1983. Public transportation to prospect park in brooklyn. With an area of 526 acres 2 ha, prospect park is the second largest public park in brooklyn, behind marine. The park is situated between the neighborhoods of park slope, prospect heights, prospect lefferts gardens, flatbush, and windsor terrace, and is adjacent to the brooklyn museum, grand army plaza, and the brooklyn botanic garden. Wondering how to get to prospect park in brooklyn, united states. Prospect park map prospect park 95 prospect park west brooklyn ny. Nearby options can be found at 123 parkside ave, brooklyn, ny 11226, usa 9 min walking.
Prospect park brooklyn prospect park brooklyn is a park in new york and has an elevation of 144 feet. Prospect park zoo is situated 1500 feet northeast of prospect park. Prospect park is the flagship park of brooklyn, new york city. Interactive map lets you explore prospect parks 200 tree.
Park slope is a neighborhood in western brooklyn, new york citys most populous borough. With an area of 526 acres 2 ha, prospect park is the second largest public park in brooklyn. Explore the lesserknown corners of one of brooklyn s best parks. Guests at comfort inn prospect park brooklyn can enjoy a continental breakfast. Olmsted and vaux considered this park a better creation than central park. Grecian shelter, was designated as croquet shelter on the original plans.