The second largest public park in the state of New York, Prospect Park in Brooklyn spans more than 500 acres, while providing an eclectic array of activities for its many visitors. The park’s majestic wonders include an indigenous forest in this Brooklyn neighborhood and an intricate, manmade watercourse. The park also features an Audubon Center, the nation’s first in an urban area, a band shell, ice skating rink, a carousel, and a zoo. Prospect Park showcases historic houses like the Dutch Colonial farmhouse, a house that has survived in Brooklyn since it was built in the late 1770s.
Prospect Park, West Parkside Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, Phone: 718-965-8951