Tag: parks

Prospect Park trail closed to visitors for decades reopens to the public

Fallkill Trail in Prospect Park

Oct. 31, 2023 By Ximena Del Cerro

Prospect Park is bigger and more unexplored than many realize. For 28 years, the Fallkill Trail, which led to a man-made waterfall was closed to the public by a metal gate. Some visitors managed to get around it or over it, but for most, the area remained off-limits — until now. 

Bay Ridge unveils new dog run named after late canine-loving resident

The Decolvenaere family and city officials gathered at the new dog run

Sep. 19, 2023 By Jada Camille

City officials joined with the Decolvenaere family to unveil a new dog run on Shore Road named after Frank Decolvenaere, a beloved Bay Ridge resident who was hit and killed while walking his dog in 2020.

Celebrate Earth Day in Brooklyn with parties, projects and more

Apr. 22, 2023 By Jada Camille

Earth Day, the annual day dedicated to supporting environmental protection, is on Saturday, April 22 and Brooklyn orgs have a number of community events for tree-huggers of all ages. Learn more about the local environment, help keep it clean, and have a little fun this Earth Day!