Brooklyn, New York

Park Slope

Brownstone streets, independent shops, and easy access to Prospect Park's meadows, paths, and playgrounds.

A brownstone on a tree-lined Park Slope block
Park Slope · GK tramrunner RU, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Make Prospect Park the anchor

Plan a park walk or picnic, then explore Fifth or Seventh Avenue for food and shops. Distances inside the park add up, so choose an entrance near the part you actually want to visit.

A family-friendly pace

Combine one playground or park stop with a meal instead of crossing the whole neighborhood. For nearby museums, gardens, and special events, check admission and hours independently.

Getting here

Useful stations include Seventh Avenue on the F/G and Grand Army Plaza on the 2/3. The best stop depends on which side of the neighborhood you are visiting.

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