Prospect Park Parkside Entrance

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picnics barbecue sunsets fresh air biking park
Judy Luo

peaceful yet full of life. beloved by families, couples, singles - you'll truly see everyone there. one of my favorite places in the world. great for boating, BBQs, picnics , and bodacious sunsets .

zoe gagnon

Great place for firefly watching. Easy access to the lake , and a barbecue area near the entrance.

Tara Worrell

I love Prospect Park . I've been going all my life.

Shaba

Go to playkids for neckerchief bib by STM kids hats to protect from the sun !

Orchaid Jones

Stop by the tent selling the handmade jewelry

Alicia H.

Enjoying my walk

Lisa♥ D.

Beware of the raccoons!!

Mike Campbell

Watch out for sun dried dog shit

Miguelina López

Un party #normal

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This is an amazing park. My favorite in Brooklyn. It's great for locals or tourists looking for a rest. It's what my tax dollars pay for and I big reason I live in the neighborhood. - Lauren Dellaquila

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Good for picnics, laying down, and frisbee. Flying a kite is also pretty neat with all the hills - Doraly Pantaleon

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Beautiful, interesting, and expansive. So many things to do and see. A million unique areas. - Kitty Mullee

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Bridge
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The best view on the DUMBO side of the bridge. Catch the ferry there in the summer and have lunch at Shake Shack or under the archway of the bridge, where you can devour amazing food truck food! - Phil Buckler

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Like feeding ducks? Try Cheerios. They have more nutritive value than white bread, and they're fun and easy to scatter, so you can feed more at once. Ducks love them! - Robin Fuller