Prospect Park Lake

Go Fish ! The tranquil 55-acre lake at Prospect Park’s southern tip is home to the state’s largest concentration of large-mouth bass. Many other fish can be occasionally found as well . Read more

Two and four seat paddle boats and single and double kayaks for rent near lakeside . Lots of turtles to spot on logs by Duck Island on sunny days.

Every corner of Prospect Park is worth exploring, but the part closest to Windsor Terrace includes the peaceful man-made lake . Benches and small wooden gazebos dot the waterfront . Read more

Waiting in line at the boat rental is the best place to eavesdrop on wet blanket helicopter parents living in fear of how deep the water is. I've never seen a paddle boat capsize.

Despite the signage, you can only rent boats at the kiosk near the lake . Beware of heli-parents clogging up the line with silly questions, like "how deep is the lake "? Government ID required to rent.

the small black waterfowl with white beaks are American Coots, aka mud hens aka sh*t ducks

Check out the Fallen Oak on Elephant Hill , the oldest tree out of the 30,000 in the entire park (300 years), before heading over to the Band Shell for a free summer Concert performance . Also, stroll

A great place to walk around a body of water and look at some turtles , geese , and maybe a swan or two.

Crowded during the Ingress Anamoly, but damn it was well worth it! Only like 15 minutes from Metrotech

Follow the link to see the latest construction updates on the new Lakeside Center, coming winter 2012/2013. Five acres are being added to the Lake as well as three acres of parkland. Read more

Walk around the lake for scenic views ! Enjoy watching the ducks/ducklings!

if you’re kayaking , wear a swimsuit. you will get very very wet

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!

Beautiful place to go and relax with friends, or yourself. The view is beautiful.

Great place to chill on a sunny day. :)

PLEASE don't feed the waterfowl . It causes poor nutrition , spreads disease, pollution & more. http://www.prospectpark.org/environment/environment-news-updates-post/please-dont-feed-waterfowl

Come in the fall, foliage here is stunning

See the Park from the water -- have fun on a pedal boat! Rent them by the Wollman Rink. may - October. Thur - Sun in the summer, Sat & Sun spring and fall. Read more

serene spot to take in the dawn

Grab some bread from one of the stores on Prospect Park Southwest and Vanderbilt to feed the ducks right inside that area of the park .

To all naive visitors: please don't feed the ducks and other animals here.

The merry-go-round is great value !

Cleaner than it looks! The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)says that test results of water samples from Prospect Park Lake were normal and that there was no indication of any substances th Read more

For a nice workout, walk around and through the park .. bautiful scenic views

DON'T feed the wildfowl. Signs around the park clearly state that.

WARNING: The water is NOT for drinking. Also the geese don't like it when you try to kiss them.

Skating !!! "Thriller" style

the snow is melting becareful not to slip in the mud

walk around and relax