| Prospect Park | |
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| Prospect Park | |
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| Country |  United States |
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| City | new York |
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 40 ° 39 ′ 41 ″ N 73 ° 58 ′ 13 ″ W | |
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Prospect Park is a district of Brooklyn comprising the park itself, as well as the areas of Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Windsor Terrace and Prospect Park South.
Understand
- Park slope has long been a haven for mixed families, gays and indeed anyone a little off the cuff in New York City; slightly pretentious neighborhood easily compared to California's Berkeley. This somewhat precious vibe (you'll understand when you get there) would almost make some nostalgic for the days when crack addicts made up most of the wildlife. However, we must admit that the district itself has a certain charm: shops, cafes, bars, organic stores, BCBG couples with strollers ... Take the lines
Where 
around 7th Av., the 
or the 
towards 9th Street, or the 
or the 
to 4th Av. or 7th Av. and walk around the neighborhood. Prospect Park is quite large, beautiful and leafy and in winter you can go skating, while in summer it's free kites and concerts. A trendy and dynamic place, it is nonetheless colonized by politicians and celebrities, who have chosen the luxury homes bordering "the slope", as it is called, to stay. - Prospect Heights is located immediately north of Prospect Park, and is traditionally considered to be part of the District of Crown heights. There is the Brooklyn Museum, often snubbed by tourists despite the fact that it has nothing to envy to the museums of Manhattan. One block from the museum is the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.
To go
The lines 
take you to Grand Army Plaza, directly at one of the corners of the park; but also Eastern Parkway, near the Brooklyn Museum and the Botanical Gardens. 
will take you to 7th Avenue not far from the intersection with Flatbush. 
you will also be on the 7th Avenue at the intersection of the 7th and 9th (station located opposite that of the lines ) or to 15th Street-Prospect Park at the west corner of the park. Finally, the line 
(in rush hour) or the 
will lead you to Union street, station located at the corner of this street and 4th Avenue.
To see
Landmarks
The Soldiers 'and Sailors' Arch on Grand Army Plaza
- 1 Grand Army Plaza (Metro: lines
) – The “Great Gate” of Prospect Park, completed in 1870. The Triumphal Arch is an 1892 addition dedicated to the victorious Union army. The square itself is a road ring surrounded by trees. It also features apartment buildings, the main annex of the Brooklyn Library, which is a tourist attraction in itself, and a bust in memory of President John F. Kennedy. Every year in June, takes place on Grand Army Plaza on Welcome Back to Brooklyn Festival, which is dedicated, as the very literal name suggests, to people who lived in the borough. - Old stone house (Vechte-Cortelyou House) Washington Park / JJ Byrne Playground (3rd Street and 5th Av .; Metro until 4th Av., or to Union Street or 9th Street.),
1 718 768-3195, e-mail : [email protected] 
Sat-Sun 11 h - 16 h. 
Entry by donation, suggestion: 3 $ per person. – A replica of a Dutch colonial farmhouse built in 1699, the current version dates back to the 1930s, the original having been buried in a landfill in the 1900s. Battle of Brooklyn, first and most massive battle of revolutionary wars. - Park Slope Historic District – One of the most desirable brownstone building neighborhoods in all of Brooklyn. Mainly residential, it is distinguished by its rows of Belle-Époque-style houses with careful architecture. You will notice the signposts in the historic district, they match the walls rather than green.
- Prospect Park South – Another historic district, opposite the park. Dating back to the beginning of the 20th century, it is considered the prototype of the modern suburb.
- Pavillion Theater 188, Prospect Park West (between 14th and 15th Streets; Metro to 15th Street Prospect Park), 1 718 369-0838 – A vintage cinema not far from the park. Beautiful exterior, the interior is lined with old posters. Small worry, you can only enter with a ticket, so to see a movie, and it is far from the cheapest of cinemas.
Sat-Sun 
Entry by donation, suggestion: Museums
- 2 Brooklyn museum 200 Eastern Pkwy (and Washington Ave; Metro to Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum), 1 718 638-5000 Sea. 11 h - 18 h, Game. 11 h - 22 h, Fri.-Sun. 11 h - 18 h; 11 h - 23 h the first Saturday of the month. By donation, adult suggestion 12 $, students and seniors 8 $, free for children under 12. – This huge Beaux-Arts-style building is quite simply the second largest art museum in new York and one of the largest in the United States. Its world-class permanent collection includes over a million works of art, from stunning Egyptian artefacts to contemporary pieces, thus encompassing much of human artistic production. Easy access by metro.
Parks and green spaces
Cherry blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
- 3 Brooklyn Botanic Garden 900 Washington Ave (Metro to Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum,
to Franklin Ave-Botanic Garden, or to Prospect Park) Tue-Fri 8 h - 16 h 30, Sat-Sun 10 h - 16 h 30. adults 8 $, seniors 65 / students with ID 4 $, free for children under 12; free entry Tuesday, Sat. Also from 10 h at noon. – A large Belle-Époque park including a real Japanese garden, a garden for children and the Cranford Rose Garden. In season, this park is said to have the largest concentration of cherry blossoms outside of Japan, with no less than 42 different species. THE garden hosts many events throughout the year, such as Hanami Sakura in May and the Chile Pepper Festival in October.
Prospect Park
- 4 Prospect Park (Metro to Grand Army Plaza, up to 15th Street-Prospect Park, to Prospect Park, or to Parkside Ave) – Designed by the architects of Central park and opened in 1867, it contains the most continuous green space in all of New York, Long Meadow.
- Long meadow
- Veil of Kashmir
- 5 Boathouse / Audobon Museum
- Wollman rink
Do
Concerts
- Celebrate Brooklyn! Prospect Park Bandstand (west entrance to Prospect Park and 9th Street; Metro : until 7th Av. or 15th Street-Prospect Park) Most concerts are free, except charity concerts. – In summer, highly anticipated annual concert series.
To buy
One of the lavish mansions in Prospect Park South
- Brooklyn Superhero Supply Store 372, 5th Av. (between 5th and 6th Streets; Metro until 4th Av. or to 9th Street), 1 718 499-9884 11 h 30 - 17 h every day. – The store that all comic book lovers dream of, you can find all kinds of objects and accessories from, replicas of movies or Comics to make the heroes of The Big Bang Theory green with envy. Note that there is also the 826NYC Student Writing Center, a foundation offering 6-18 year olds, free supervision and extra-curricular workshops. And the best stories written there are even for sale in the store.
- The Bagel Hole 400, 7th Av. (and 12th Street; Metro until 7th Av.) – Offers real old-fashioned bagels, unrecognizable to those who have only known the industrialist. Obviously among the best in New York, for a fraction of the price of Manhattan (~ 50 cents!) A gourmet stop?
- Cog & Pearl 190, 5th Av. (and Sackett; Metro to Union Street or to Bergen Str), 1 718 623-8200 12 h - 20 h every day. – A good place for high quality handcrafted design items. Good place for original last minute gifts.
Eat
Unfortunately, Park Slope isn't exactly the best place to save money when it comes to dining, as it is primarily a middle-class neighborhood. However, as always, there are a few exceptions.
Cheap
- Cafe Steinhof 422, 7th Av. (and 14th Street; Metro to 15th Street-Prospect Park), 1 718 369-7776 Mon. 17 h - 23 h, Tue-Thu 11 h - 16 h and17 h - 23 h, Fri-Sat 11 h - 16 h and17 h - 24 h, Sun. 11 h - 16 h and17 h - 23 h. – A bar / restaurant offering very affordable dishes, Austrian specialties. Evening main dishes at 15 $ and less ; sandwiches and snacks 11 $ and less. Monday is the “$ 6 Gulasch Night”, which is very good value for money, especially given the neighborhood.
- Hunan Delight 752, Union Str (and 6th Av .; Metro to Union Str, until 7th Av., or to Bergen Str or Grand Army Plaza), 1 718 789-1400 Sat-Thu 11 h 30 - 22 h 30. – A neighborhood Chinese restaurant; many options for vegetarians, flavorful soups etc. They also deliver.
- Joe's Pizza of Bleeker Street 137, 7th Av. (between Carroll and Garfield; Metro to Grand Army Plaza or until 7th Av.), 1 718 398-9198 Tue-Thu 11 h - 22 h, sat. 11 h - 23 h, Sun. 10 h - 23 h. – Pleasant, conventional, with lower calorie pizzas for a good price.
- Mr. Falafel 226, 7th Av. (between 3rd and 4th Streets; Metro until 7th Av.), 1 718 768-4961 11 h - 23 h every day. – A really good, affordable Egyptian doesn't run the streets at Park Slope. Excellent sandwiches, same for their kebbeh, and a must-try rosewater lemonade.
- Mr. Wonton 73, 7th Av. (and Berkeley; Metro to Grand Army Plaza or until 7th Av.), 1 718 398-7088 Mon-Thu 11 h 30 - 23 h, sat. 11 h 30 - 23 h 30, Sun. 11 h - 23 h 30. – Another Chinese restaurateur, although his dishes are usually quite far from the standards: try to find "pork buns" (kinds of - delicious - pork buns. Browse the "Chef's Specials" section of the menu, it's really full of specialties rare in the West.
Middle class
- Bogota Latin Bistro 141, 5th Av. (and St John's; Metro to Union St, until 7th Av., or to Bergen Str), 1 718 230-3805, e-mail : [email protected] Mon. 17 h - 23 h, Wed.-Thu. 17 h - 23 h, Fri. 17 h - 1 h, Sat noon-1 h, Sun noon-23 h. – A restaurant offering dishes from all over South America with a solid Colombian foundation. Many imported wines and beers to taste at the bar, not to mention the cocktails like mojitos. Happy hours and live music.
Luxury
- Bonnie's Grill 278, 5th Av. (and 1st Street; Metro to Union Str), 1 718 369-9527 Mon-Thu 17 h - 23 h, Fri. 17 hmidnight, Sat. 13 hmidnight, sun. 13 h - 22 h. – The best burgers in Park Slope, maybe even all of Brooklyn (for a game at the top, try Peter Luger's too). Well-balanced spices, good meat and more.
- The Chip Shop 383, 5th Av. (and 6th Street; Metro until 4th Av. or to 9th Street), 1 718 832-7701 Mon-Thu midday-22 h, Fri noon-23 h, sat. 11 h - 23 h, Sun. 11 h - 22 h. – One of the best fish & chips outside UK soil.
- Geido Restaurant 331, Flatbush Ave (and 7th Av .; Metro until 7th Av. or to Bergen St or Grand Army Plaza), 1 718 638-8866 Tue-Thu 17 h 30 - 22 h 30, Fri-Sun 17 h 30 - 23 h 30. – Excellent sushi bar in Prospect Heights.
- Ghenet 348, Douglass St (and 4th Av .; Metro to Union St), 1 718 230-4475 Mon. 17 h - 22 h, Tue-Thu 17 h - 22 h 30, Fri. 17 h - 23 h, Sat noon-23 h, Sun noon-22 h 30. – delicious Ethiopian cuisine. Try the kitfo or the gored-gored, or, if raw meat isn't your cup of tea, dive into the menu!
- Me m 206, Garfield Pl (and 7th Av .; Metro to Grand Army Plaza or until 7th Av.), 1 718 499 8092, fax : 1 718 499-8093, e-mail : [email protected] Tue. 17 h 30 - 22 h 30, Wed Noon-15 h and 17 h 30 - 22 h 30, Thu-Fri midday-15 h and 17 h 30 - 23 h, Sat noon-16 h 30 and 17 h 30 - 23 h, Sun noon-16 h 30 and 17 h 30 - 22 h 30. – Excellent modern Korean cuisine. Not overly puristic, then, but the classics are still around, such as bulgogi, although the grilled squid and vegetable noodles are even more appealing.
- Oshima 71, 7th Av. (and Berkeley; Metro to Grand Army Plaza or until 7th Av.), 1 718 783-1888 Mon-Thu midday-15 h and 17 h - 23 h, Fri noon-15 h and 17 hmidnight, Sat. 13 hmidnight, sun. 13 h - 23 h. – Delicious sushi. The assortments are at the correct price.
- Yamato 168, 7th Av. (between Garfield and 1st; Metro to Grand Army Plaza, until 7th Av., or until 7th Av.), 1 718 840-0099 Mon-Thu midday-15 h and 17 h - 23 h, Fri noon-15 h and 17 hmidnight, sat noon-midnight, sun 13 h - 23 h. – Similar to Oshima, but their rolls are different.
Have a drink / Go out
- Beards 376 9th Street (crossroads 6th Av .; Metro until 7th Av. or
; 
late at night to 9th Street), 1 347 422-0248 Mon-Thu 17 h - 2 h, F-Sam. 12 h - 4 h, Sun. 12 h - 2 h. – Nothing to do with the homonymous district in the north of Paris. A very pleasant bar regularly receiving musicians. You can hear everything, including balkan orchestras that take your breath away. Good show, acceptable drink prices. Excellent service, we were at home immediately. - Buttermilk Bar 577, 5th Av (16th Street crossing; Metro ; late at night to Prospect Park), 1 718 788-6297 18 h - 4 h every day. – Very appreciated by the locals, cozy and no frills, free pizza on Wednesdays.
- Commonwealth 497, 5th Av. (12th Street crossing; Metro : late evening / N late evening until 4th Av.-9th Street) Mon-Fri 18 h - 4 h, Sat-Sun 15 h - 4 h. – Recently opened, this bar is worth a look and a ear. Jukebox.
- Loki Lounge 304, 5th Av. (2nd street crossing; Metro; late at night to Union Str), 1 718 965-9600 Mon-Fri 15 h - 4 h, Sat-Sun 12 h - 4 h. – a good bar to sit down to watch a game or play a pool table, with a pleasant back room, where you blend into comfortable old sofas. Ideal for a date or an outing with friends.
- Patio Lounge 179, 5th Av. (Berkeley / Sackett crossing; Metro ; late at night to Union St), 1 718 857-3477 Sun-Thu 17 h - 2 h, Fri-Sat 17 h - 4 h. – Wine bar where sangria is also enjoyed. Relaxed atmosphere, music low enough to allow dialogue; DJ on weekends playing all kinds of music. There is also a backyard garden which is great in summer. The patio only serves beer, wine, and sake, but if you want something beefier, ask for a Japanese rice vodka.
- Tea Lounge 837 Union St (crossing 7th Av .; Metro to Grand Army Plaza, until 7th Av., or ; late at night to Union St), 1 718 789-2762 Mon-Thu 7 h - 13 h, Fri. 7 h - 2 h, sat. 8 h - 2 h, Sun. 8 h - 1 h. – the formula is now known: a large room full of recuperated sofas, an Italian coffee machine and the skill needed to get the best mocha out of it. Pastries, bagels, wine, spirits, smoothies. Add to that ceiling fans and free wifi and you're off for a morning glued there. And the normal coffee at 2 $, it does not spoil anything.
- Total Wine Bar 74, 5th Av. (St. Marks crossing; Metro to Bergen St, to Pacific St, or
to Atlantic Ave), 1 718 783-5166, e-mail : [email protected] Mon-Thu 18 h - 1 h, F 18 h - 2 h, sat. 15 h - 2 h, Sun. 15 h - 1 h. – Classy but reasonable on price, also offering, among other things, good cheese plates. Ideal for a date or to meet a few friends, but for large groups it is better to go elsewhere.
Housing
- 1 Brooklyn Backpackers 65, 4th Av. (between Bergen and St Mark's; Metro to Pacific St, to Atlantic Ave, or Bergen St trains; LIRR: Flatbush Ave) 25 $ by night. – Located above the Cherry Tree bar.
