A mile of open meadow, drum circles, and more space than Central Park ever gives you.
Why go
The key difference from Central Park: space. You can actually spread a blanket here without being on top of strangers. The Nethermead and Ravine deeper in the park feel like genuine forest. There's a lake, a boathouse, a bandshell — everything Central Park has but with a fraction of the crowds. Brooklynites are protective of this place for good reason.
Pro Tip
Enter at Grand Army Plaza for the full Long Meadow experience. Off-leash dog hours are before 9am — great energy.
Best Time
Sunday afternoon in spring or early fall
Getting There
🚇 2/3 to Grand Army Plaza or B/Q to Prospect Park
Bonus stop nearby
While you're in Prospect Heights
The Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden are both at the park's east edge. Smorgasburg is nearby on weekends.
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