Prospect Park (New York) - Prospect Park (New York)

Prospect Park is a zone of Brooklyn, in the city of New York, which includes the park of the same name and the neighborhoods of Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Windsor Terrace and Prospect Park South.

To know

How to orient yourself

• Park Slope has long been a sort of paradise for interracial, gay and lesbian families and everything you can find in between and with a certain kind of New York City way of doing things. It is an elegant neighborhood but still with a certain very simple attitude, so much so that it is jokingly referred to as the "Berkeley of New York". It is a very beautiful neighborhood, full of shops, cafes, bars as well as famous grocery stores such as Park Slope Food Coop, in business for more than 30 years, and lots of people around. Take the B or Q lines to 7th Ave, the M or R to 9th St, or the F or G to 4th Avenue or 7th Avenue and walk around the neighborhood. Prospect Park it is large, very beautiful and full of greenery. In winter you can ice skate, while in summer the best thing is to enjoy the beautiful days perhaps attending one of the many free concerts held here. The "slope", as this area is commonly called, is also quite rich: the tree-lined streets decorate the buildings and terraced houses where there are apartments, some of which directly overlook the park. Important characters like actors Jennifer Connelly, Steve Buscemi and Maggie Gyllenhaal also live here. There are restaurants and bars on 5th Avenue.
• Prospect Heights it is just north of Prospect Park, and usually considered part of Crown Heights. Here is the Brooklyn Museum, which is of great importance but often forgotten in favor of the museums of Manhattan. Just one block away is the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

How to get

By subway

The lines 2 or 3 lead you to Grand Army Plaza, at the corner of the park; also takes you to Eastern Parkway, near the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden B. or Q take you to the Seventh Avenue near the corner of Seventh Avenue and Flatbush. Lines F. is G. take you to the Seventh Avenue at the corner of 7th and 9th (attention: despite the name this is on the other side of the district from the B / Q station) or at the intersection of 15th Street-Prospect Park in the west part of the park M. (during peak hours) or the R. can lead you to Union Street, on the corner of Union Street and Fourth Avenue.

How to get around

What see

• 40.67384-73.970081 Grand Army Plaza (metro: 2/3 / and late night 4 to Grand Army Plaza). The entrance to Prospect Park, dating from 1870. The Soldiers and Sailors Arch was added in 1892 in memory of the victorious soldiers of the Union Army (the Union Army during the American Civil War). The square is actually a large street intersection surrounded by trees, residential buildings, the headquarters of the Brooklyn Public Library which is also a landmark building, and a bust in memory of President John F. Kennedy. Each June the Grand Army Plaza is the center of the Welcome Back to Brooklyn Festival dedicated to those who lived here. 
• 40.6729-73.984622 Old Stone House (Vechte-Cortelyou House), Washington Park / JJ Byrne Playground (3rd Street and 5th Avenue; subway: F ​​/ G to 4th Avenue, or M / R to Union Street or 9th Street), ☎ 1 718 768-3195, @[email protected]. $ 3 (donation suggested). Sat-Sun 11-16. 1930s replica of a Dutch colonial farmhouse that was built here in 1699. The original structure was buried during the construction of Park Slope in the early 1900s. It hosts an exhibition on battle of Brooklyn, the first and greatest battle of the American Revolution. 
• Park Slope Historic District. One of the historic neighborhoods of Brooklyn, mainly residential and characterized by buildings built at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The street signs in this historic district are brown instead of verse. 
• Prospect Park South. The other (lesser known) historic district across the park. Developed at the beginning of the twentieth century by Dean Alvord as one of the first suburbs. 
• 40.66162-73.979853 Pavillion Theater, 188 Prospect Park West (between 14th and 15th Street; subway: F ​​/ G to 15th Street-Prospect Park), ☎ 1 718 369-0838. Historic cinema. Nice on the outside while there are lots of old posters inside. Unfortunately the only way to see them is to enter, and the only way to enter is to buy a ticket. But seeing a movie at the Pavillion today is a bit too expensive and uncomfortable (by today's standards) experience. 

Museums

• 40.67104-73.963474 Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy (to Washington Avenue; subway: 2/3 to Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum), ☎ 1 718 638-5000. suggested offer $ 12 adults, $ 8 students and seniors, children under 12 free. Wed 11-18, Thu 11-22, Fri-Sun 11-18. Housed in a large Beaux-Arts building, the Brooklyn Museum is the second largest art museum in New York City and one of the largest in the USA. Its extraordinary and immense collection includes around one million pieces, from Ancient Egyptian masterpieces to modern art, and represents a multitude of cultures. It is only 30 minutes by subway from Midtown, and has its own metro station. It is part of the 19th century complex which also includes Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Prospect Park Zoo. 

Parks and gardens

• 40.66805-73.96395 Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 900 Washington Avenue (subway: 2/3 to Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum, 4/5 / S to Franklin Avenue-Botanic Garden, or B / Q / S to Prospect Park). $ 8 adults, $ 4 seniors (over 65) and students (over 12), children under 12 free. Tue-Fri 8-16: 30, Sat-Sun 10-16: 30. 52 acres of well laid out gardens, definitely worth a visit. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers in 1910 and open to the public since 1911. Inside there are a real Japanese garden, the Children's Garden and the Cranford Rose Garden. The highest concentration of cherry blossoms outside of Japan is also found here, with 42 different types. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden also hosts some important events, such as Hanami Sakura in May and the Chile Pepper Festival in October. 
• 40.6617-73.969826 Prospect Park (subway: 2/3 to Grand Army Plaza, F / G to 15th St-Prospect Park, B / Q to Prospect Park, or Q to Parkside Avenue). Created in 1867 and designed by Olmsted and Vaux, also creators of Central Park in Manhattan. Long Meadow is New York's largest continuous green space. 
  • Long Meadow. 
  • Veil of Kashmir. 
  • Boathouse / Audobon Museum. 
  • Wollman Rink. 

What to do

Concerts

• Celebrate Brooklyn!, at Prospect Park Bandshell (entrance to Prospect Park West and 9th Street; subway: F ​​/ G to 7th Avenue or 15th St-Prospect Park). Most of the shows are free, but some are done for charity and a small fee may be required for this. A series of concerts held during the summer. 

Shopping

• Brooklyn Superhero Supply Store, 372 5th Avenue (between 5th and 6th Street; subway: F ​​/ G to 4th Avenue or M / R to 9th St), ☎ 1 718 499-9884. 11: 30-17 every day. Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. is the go-to store for "crime fighters". They sell cloaks, masks, secret identity kits, goggles to see the invisible and a whole host of gadgets that are very useful for any superhero. 
• The Bagel Hole, 400 7th Avenue (at 12th St; metro: F / G to 7th Ave). The Bagel Hole is one of the best places to buy bagels in all of New York, at around 50 cents each and even less (depending on how many you buy). 
• Cog & Pearl, 190 5th Avenue (to Sackett; metro: M / R to Union Street or 2/3 to Bergen Street), ☎ 1 718 623-8200. 12-20 every day. Nice shop and nice products, ideal if you are looking for a last minute gift. 

How to have fun

• Barbes, 376 9th Street (at 6th Avenue; subway: F ​​/ G to 7th Avenue or M / R / D night / N night to 9th Street), ☎ 1 347 422-0248. Mon-Thu 17-2: 00, Fri Sat 12-4: 00, Sun 12-2: 00. Nice place where there is also live music, usually swing bands, Balkan music and songwriters play. The shows tend to be of very good quality. Drinks at fair prices. 
• Buttermilk Bar, 577 5th Avenue (at 16th Street; subway: M / R / D night / N night to Prospect Park), ☎ 1 718 788-6297. 18-4: 00 every day. South Slope folk's premier venue. Free pizza on Wednesdays. 
• Commonwealth, 497 5th Avenue (12th Street; subway: F ​​/ G / M / R / D night / N night to 4th Avenue-9th Street). Mon-Fri 18-4: 00, Sat-Sun 15-4: 00. A new bar in the south of Park Slope. 
• Loki Lounge, 304 5th Avenue (at 2nd Street; subway: M / R / D night / N night to Union Street), ☎ 1 718 965-9600. Mon-Fri 15-4: 00, Sat-Sun 12-4: 00. Classic sports bar with pool table. Nice atmosphere. 
• Patio Lounge, 179 5th Avenue (in Berkeley / Sackett; subway: M / R / D night / N night to Union Street), ☎ 1 718 857-3477. Sun-Thu 17-2: 00, Fri-Sat 17-4: 00. wine bar that also makes excellent sangria. Warm atmosphere and not too loud music so you can talk quietly. DJ on weekends. Very pleasant back garden during the summer. On the patio they only serve wine, beer and sake, but if you are looking for something stronger ask for the Japanese "rice vodka". 
• Tea Lounge, 837 Union Street (at 7th Avenue; subway: 2/3 to Grand Army Plaza, B / Q to 7th Avenue, or M / R / D night / N night to Union Street), ☎ 1 718 789-2762. Mon-Thu 7-1: 00, Fri 7-2: 00, Sat 8-2: 00, Sun 8-1: 00. Here you can find everything from Italian coffee to pastries, spirits, wine and bagels. 
• ^{[link not working]}Total Wine Bar, 74 5th Avenue (in St. Marks; metro: 2/3 to Bergen Street, D / M / N / R to Pacific Street, or 4/5 / B / Q to Atlantic Avenue), ☎ 1 718 783-5166, @[email protected]. Mon-Thu 18-1: 00, Fri 18-2: 00, Sa 15-2: 00, Sun 15-1: 00. Elegant but reasonably priced wine bar that also serves cheeses among the various dishes. Quiet atmosphere, ideal for an appointment. 

Where to eat

Unfortunately, for those traveling on a budget, Park Slope has little to offer as it is a rather expensive neighborhood. However, there are some places to try.

Moderate prices

• Cafe Steinhof, 422 7th Avenue (14th St; metro: F / G to 15th St-Prospect Park), ☎ 1 718 369-7776. Mon 17-23, Tue-Thu 11-16 and 17-23, Fri-Sat 11-16 and 17-24, Sun 11-16 and 17-23. A bar / restaurant specializing in Austrian cuisine, tasty and at a good price. Main courses up to $ 15, sandwiches and minor dishes up to $ 11. Monday: $ 6 Goulash Night. 
• Hunan Delight, 752 Union Street (6th Ave; metro: M / R to Union St, B / Q to 7th Ave, or 2/3 to Bergen Street or Grand Army Plaza), ☎ 1 718 789-1400. Sat-Thu 11: 30-22: 30. Neighborhood Chinese restaurant. They also do deliveries. 
• Joe's Pizza of Bleeker Street, 137 7th Avenue (between Carroll and Garfield; subway: 2/3 to Grand Army Plaza or B / Q to 7th Ave), ☎ 1 718 398-9198. Mon-Thu 11-22, Sat 11-23, Sun 10-23. 
• Mr. Falafel, 226 7th Avenue (between 3rd and 4th Street; metro: F / G to 7th Ave), ☎ 1 718 768-4961. 11-23 every day. Egyptian cuisine, very good. The sandwiches are great, but the specialty is lemonade made with rose water. 
• Mr. Wonton, 73 7th Avenue (Berkeley; subway: 2/3 to Grand Army Plaza or B / Q to 7th Ave), ☎ 1 718 398 7088. Mon-Thu 11: 30-23, Sat 11: 30-23: 30, Sun 11-23: 30. Another Chinese restaurant which, however, has the distinction of offering some dishes that you will not find elsewhere. 

Average prices

• Bogota Latin Bistro, 141 5th Avenue (at St John's; metro: M / R to Union St, B / Q to 7th Ave, or 2/3 to Bergen St), ☎ 1 718 230-3805, @[email protected]. Mon 17-23, Wed-Thu 17-23, Fri 17-1: 00, Sat noon-1: 00, Sun 12-23. South American cuisine, the main dishes served at dinner are Colombian. At the bar they serve mojitos and imported South American beers. Happy hour and live music. 

High prices

• Bonnie's Grill, 278 5th Avenue (1st Street; metro: M / R to Union Street), ☎ 1 718 369-9527. Mon-Thu 17-23, Fri 17-24, Sat 13-24, Sun 13-22. It serves the best sandwiches in Park Slope and possibly all of Brooklyn (along with those from Peter Luger's burger). 
• The Chip Shop, 383 5th Avenue (at 6th St; subway: F ​​/ G to 4th Avenue or M / R to 9th Street), ☎ 1 718 832-7701. Mon-Thu 12-22, Fri 12-23, Sat 11-23, Sun 11-22. One of the best fish and chips you can find outside the UK. 
• Geido Restaurant, 331 Flatbush Avenue (at 7th Avenue; metro: B / Q to 7th Avenue or 2/3 to Bergen Street or Grand Army Plaza), ☎ 1 718 638-8866. Tue-Thu 17: 30-22: 30, Fri-Sun 17: 30-23: 15. Great sushi bar in Prospect Heights. 
• Ghenet, 348 Douglass Street (4th Avenue; metro: M / R to Union Street), ☎ 1 718 230-4475. Mon 17-22, Tue-Thu 17-22: 30, Fri 17-23, Sat 12-23, Sun 12-22: 30. Ethiopian cuisine, very good. 
• Moim, 206 Garfield Pl (7th Avenue; subway: 2/3 to Grand Army Plaza or B / Q to 7th Avenue), ☎ 1 718 499 8092, fax: 1 718 499-8093, @[email protected]. Tue 17: 30-22: 30, Wed 12-15 and 17: 30-22: 30, Thu-Fri 12-15 and 17: 30-23, Sat 12-16: 30 and 17: 30-23, Sun 12 -16: 30 and 17: 30-22: 30. Excellent Korean restaurant although modern cuisine is probably not entirely authentic. 
• Oshima, 71 7th Avenue (in Berkeley; subway 2/3 to Grand Army Plaza or B / Q to 7th Avenue), ☎ 1 718 783-1888. Mon-Thu 12-15 and 17-23, Fri 12-15 and 17-24, Sat 13-24, Sun 13-23. Delicious sushi. 
• Yamato, 168 7th Avenue (between Garfield and 1st; subway: 2/3 to Grand Army Plaza, F / G to 7th Avenue, or B / Q to 7th Avenue), ☎ 1 718 840 0099. Mon Thu 12-15 and 17-23, Fri 12-15 and 17-24, Sat 12-24, Sun 13-23. Similar to Oshima. 

Where stay

Moderate prices

• Brooklyn Backpackers, 65 4th Avenue (between Bergen and St Mark's; metro: D / M / N / R to Pacific Street, 2/3/4/5 / B / Q to Atlantic Avenue, or 2/3 to Bergen Street; LIRR: Flatbush Avenue). $ 25 a night. Above the Cherry Tree bar. Ideal for those on a budget. 

How to keep in touch

Internet

• Brooklyn Public Library (Central Library), 10 Grand Army Plaza (subway: 2/3 to Grand Army Plaza or B / Q to 7th Avenue), ☎ 1 718 230-2100. Mon 9-18, Tue-Thu 9-21, Fri 9-18, Sat 10-18, Sun 13-17. 
• Brooklyn Public Library (Pacific branch), 25 4th Avenue (at Pacific; subway: 2/3/4/5 / B / Q to Atlantic Avenue or D / M / N / R to Pacific Street; LIRR: Flatbush Avenue), ☎ 1 718 638-1531. Mon-Mar 10-18, Wed 13-20, Thu 13-18, Fri 10-18, Sat 10-17. 
• Brooklyn Public Library (Park Slope branch), 431 6th Avenue (between 8th and 9th Street; subway: F ​​/ G to 7th Avenue or M / R to 9th Street), ☎ 1 718 832-1853. 
• Brooklyn Public Library (Windsor Terrace branch), 160 E 5th Street (Fort Hamilton Pkwy; metro: F / G to Fort Hamilton Pkwy), ☎ 1 718 686-9707. Mon 13-20, Tue-Wed 10-18, Thu 13-18, Fri 10-18, Sat 10-17. 

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