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What to expect
Prospect Park is a 526-acre urban park in Brooklyn, New York, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. The park features a variety of attractions, including the 90-acre Long Meadow, the Picnic House, Litchfield Villa, Prospect Park Zoo, the Boathouse, Concert Grove, and Brooklyn's only lake, covering 60 acres. The park also has sports facilities, such as the Prospect Park Tennis Center, basketball courts, baseball fields, soccer fields, and the New York Pétanque Club in the Parade Ground. With around 8-10 million visitors annually, Prospect Park is a popular destination for both Brooklyn residents and visitors, offering a range of activities and amenities for families to enjoy
Plan your family visit to the Prospect Park with these blog insights 👇
Five Ways to Spend a Day Outdoors (for Families) in Brooklyn
Activities: We spent a day in Prospect Park, Brooklyn's version of Central Park! We walked trails, enjoyed the open fields, and played on the playgrounds. We also visited the Le Frak Center at Lakeside, which has a water feature in the summer and an ice skating rink in the winter
Highlights: We enjoyed the Le Frak Center's water feature, the Prospect Park Lake, the Audubon Center, and the Children's Corner with its carousel, historic house, and zoo. We also rented bicycles and enjoyed a ride with the little ones ✨
The Best Things to Do in NYC with Kids
Activities: We spent some time in Prospect Park, enjoying the park and its many attractions, including the zoo. The kids loved running around in the park and seeing the animals at the zoo
Highlights: The kids loved running around in the park and seeing the animals at the zoo. We also enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the park and its beautiful gardens ✨
4 Fun Outdoor Destinations for Families in Brooklyn
