Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Sandra F. • November 4, 2015Vanderbilt playground has a fabulous enclosed area for toddlers with a climbing structure and water feature in the summer. Excellent big "spider web" for older kids and decent shade.

G W. • March 22, 2012Beautiful collections of plants and landscapes. Come in the spring for the annual Cherry Blossom festival! Be aware that bloom dates have been varying over the past few years because of early blooms.

essie l. • May 1, 2011Try an amazing oatmeal cranberry cookie from the Movable Feast Cafe - perfect for a seat by the Lullwater.

Lisa S. • August 17, 2023BBG is a lovely formal garden with good kid programming.

zoe g. • May 28, 2017Great place for firefly watching. Easy access to the lake, and a barbecue area near the entrance.

Michael F. • May 5, 2017Impressive and well maintained collection of Sakura, lovely setting

Julia D. • November 2, 2014Best dog park in the city! (Ok, not technically a dog park but that's what makes it great for dogs. You'll see.)

Nate F. • July 14, 2015beautiful lakeside meadow is uncrowded, shady, and cool on sunny summer days, perfect for frisbee, picnics, and kite flying

Andrew Z. • July 22, 2012Cool garden with plants inspired by the Bard's writings.

Noah P. • April 19, 2014Good place for a hot summer nights swim in 1996-1999

Kristina R. • October 1, 2011Brooklyn Salsa Co. at the Chile Pepper Firsta! Get into it.

Emily N. • September 9, 2012Wonderful playground with a super-cool two story webbed structure for climbing, plus equipment for both little and big kids. Right near the lake.

Karen • August 27, 2018Get here early to secure your spot! Beautiful park with so many trails and pathways for running and biking.

Carmen N. • June 7, 2015A large fun playground. My kid loves it.

Lisa S. • May 11, 2021The Vale of Cashmere has beautiful plantings. It is great for looking at birds. Because it is so quiet, it is sometimes sketchy.

Park Slope Notary • October 26, 2014Make time for this place. Make sure the weather is decent so you can thoroughly enjoy nature.

Robb W. • May 1, 2012Don't fall in!

Judy A. • December 4, 2012Even if you miss off leash hours, great place to hang out & greet dogs

Joshua M. • June 13, 2023Great PG, can get busy when maple street school has just ended. Mixture of stuff for very young toddlers through to older kids. Sprinklers in the summer

Ailie C. • April 12, 2015Get here bright and early! Bring some water for your pup.

nikki • January 8, 2017awesome water feature and grand stairs to watch from

Justin O. • January 11, 2017There are a variety of zones presented: tropical, dessert, aquatic, moderate, etc. The bonsai museum is also here.

Jeremy U. • November 9, 2011There's lots of good mushroom foraging here!

Shay • July 1, 2015Beautiful flowers

Matthew W. • April 5, 2014It's a genius addition to the park for anyone who has kids of any age. Natural and surprisingly big. Also sheltered from the wind.

Alex F. • November 11, 2012This is a great playground for a broad range of ages. An age upgrade from the near by "Tot Lot" with a great sandbox that differentiates it from the other playgrounds. Bring a sand toy to share!

Leticia d. • April 17, 2012The best park in the city! More for locals, no crowd, beautiful fields and if you're luck, you'll listen someone playing a cello or a guitar ;-)

Kristen D. • August 7, 2014Perfect for runs & picnics.

luke • June 12, 2011Great views in the winter