Prospect Park

Welcome to Prospect Park, a large urban recreation area in New York City in Brooklyn. This park was established and designed in the 19th century by world renouned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead. This park is also home to the local Parade Grounds. Come out and explore the park's trails, score a few soccer goals, shoot some hoops, have fun.

New York City Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks close at 1:00 a.m. and open at 6:00 a.m.

*The following are prohibited; childless adults in the playground areas, defacing public property, fighting, gambling, glass objects, harming wildlife, littering, sexual activity, weapons.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; alcoholic beverages, bicycles, fires, fishing, horseback riding, motor vehicles, swimming.

*The following require special permits; camping, sales.

*All animals must be leashed and waste removed.

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of New York, and United States statutes.