Brooklyn's Backyard
Prospect Parkby the Prospect Park Alliance
526 acres, 30,000 trees, Brooklyn's only lake, and 800+ free programs a year — one place to book a venue, find a program, and get involved.
I want to…
Book a venue
The Picnic House, Boathouse, Carousel parties, and group picnic sites — live availability, published rates, book online.
Get startedFind a program
Free Audubon nature programming, Lefferts history tours, birding walks, tennis, and youth programs — most are free.
Get startedPlan a visit
One layered map of Brooklyn’s Backyard — playgrounds, restrooms, entrances, food, closures, and what’s bookable now.
Get startedVolunteer
Park Pitch In weekends, Tuesday Sunset sessions, EcoZone stewardship — 4,400+ volunteers care for the park every year.
Get startedBecome a member
From Friend to Prospect Partners — membership powers the Alliance and unlocks Carousel, skating, and vendor perks.
Get startedReport an issue
Broken bench, downed limb, fountain out — drop a pin on the map and the right operations team picks it up.
Get startedHappening in the Park
Free programs, markets, concerts, and events across the park — today and tomorrow.
Demo forecast (simulated)