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.
Sep. 14, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
The grassy lawns of Prospect Park will be transformed into breezy outdoor classrooms this month with the return of the University Open Air.
Aug. 2, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
The Prospect Park Alliance, along with City Lore and the JouvayFest Collective, opened the brand-new J’ouvert Genesis Immersive Experience at Lefferts Historic House this week.
Jun. 14, 2023 By Adam Daly
A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after being pulled from the Prospect Park lake on Tuesday evening, officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Jun. 5, 2023 By Jada Camille
Margaret Ring, often called “The Mayor of Prospect Park,” has retired after 26 years of service to Brooklyn’s Backyard.
May. 26, 2023 By Jada Camille
Memorial Day Weekend kicks off on Friday, and Brooklyn is jam-packed with some great parades, festivals and barbecues to mark the occasion.
May. 22, 2023 By Jada Camille
The beloved Lefferts Historic House reopened in Prospect Park, as city greenspace stewards held a ribbon cutting over the weekend for the restored 18th century farmhouse museum.
May. 4, 2023 By Jada Camille
Prospect Park Alliance, a nonprofit group that operates Brooklyn’s central park, is beginning a restoration project on the historic Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arch at Grand Army Plaza.
Mar. 7, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Brooklyn’s Backyard is going to be safer than ever, as the greenspace managers who oversee Prospect Park have released the results of a much-anticipated safety study of Prospect Park Drive.