Marquis de Lafayette Monument

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Prospect Park W (at 9th St) Brooklyn , NY 11215 United States

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Travis Statham

Good spot to enter prospect park .

Judy Antell

Even if you miss off leash hours, great place to hang out & greet dogs

Tanaya C

Perfect park entrance to the bandshell

Alex Cox

Interesting fact: The marquis' sword is polished by the hands of children.

N Avedis

It’s pretty and quiet there

Mark Lee

Watch the sun set on 9th street

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9.2
Track
Prospect Park Loop

Great scenery, good escape from the hustle and bustle. :) - Scott

9.1
Performing Arts
The Bandshell / Celebrate Brooklyn!

This was such a great, beautiful venue to see a show (especially Robert Plant!)! So easy to get to, too. - Nikki M Mascali

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Field
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Amazing piece of park design, one of the best features of the park. - zoe gagnon

8.4
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A great photo spot at the edge of the park. - drew tarvin

9.3
Monument
Boathouse & Audubon Center

Refreshments sold here- water, soda, Thai iced tea, cookies, muffins. Restrooms here, also. - Steve LeVine

Monument
Gothic Archway

a flock of argentine monk parakeets have made their nest on the middle tower of the arch and can often be seen going about their business - Nate Folkert

9.7
Park
Prospect Park

An awesome park to visit when you want to go for a nice, long run. - David Holtz

9.4
Farmers Market
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket

Di Paola turkey ground, boneless breast, and maple breakfast sausage, Hudson Valley duck farm, Blue Moon fish, goat cheese, and excellent veggies. - Akilah Rosado