Overview
Explore Prospect Park on this 2-hour guided walking tour and learn about historic restoration and environmental preservation work in the Park, including cultural and recreation projects currently underway. This interactive experience explores how Prospect Park has changed over time, from the original vision of designers Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux to the ways in which the Park is used today.
Tours begin at Grand Army Plaza and take visitors through many of the key natural and historic landmarks of the park, including the breathtaking Long Meadow, the innovatively-designed LeFrak Center at Lakeside, and the Ravine, the largest natural forest in Brooklyn. This tour also features a special behind-the-scenes visit to historic sites and features within the park.
These tours are offered by Turnstile Tours on behalf of Prospect Park Alliance, the non-profit organization that sustains, restores, and advances the Park in partnership with New York City.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Knowledgeable and engaging tour guide
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Prospect Park Tours
Directions: Tours begin on the front steps of the Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, located at 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238. The nearest subway stations are at Grand Army Plaza (2,3) and 7th Av (B,Q).
End point
located in the southeast corner of the park near the Parkside Av (Q) and Prospect Park (B,S,Q) subway stations.
Good to know
Socially distancing will be practiced on this tour to ensure the health and safety of all attendees. Please also bring your mask and wear it if asked by our staff to do so. Please note that some of our staff have vulnerable family members at home, and may ask that all attendees wear masks to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Please look for your guide on the steps of the Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza.
We strive to provide an accessible and enjoyable experience for all attendees. If you will be using a wheelchair on this tour or would like to request assistive listening devices to provide improved hearing access, please contact us at +1(347)903-8687 at least one week in advance so that we can plan accordingly.
What to expect
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Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch
Tours begin on the front steps of the Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, located at 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238. The nearest subway stations are at Grand Army Plaza (2,3) and 7th Av (B,Q).
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Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch
Our tour will begin at Grand Army Plaza where visitors will see and learn about architecture from the City Beautiful Movement that adorns this grand entrance to the park, including the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch.
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Prospect Park
2 hours
Visitors will explore features of the natural and built environments in Prospect Park, including Brooklyn's largest forest, the longest urban meadow in the United States, and various water features, including waterfalls, creeks, and Prospect Park Lake. We'll also see sculptures, memorials, and historic sites, including The Boathouse, Picnic House, and The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch.
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Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
2 hours
This historic structure is home to one of multiple structures in the park that has Guastavino Tiles. Designed by architects Helmle, Huberty, and Hudswell, this 1905 structure was saved from the wrecking ball by activists in the 1960's. Today the Boathouse is home to the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first audubon center in an urban park in the United States.
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LeFrak Center at Lakeside
2 hours
Our tour will end at the Lefrak Center at Lakeside, a sustainably designed skating rink and recreational center that faces out onto Prospect Park Lake and a newly restored natural habitat for turtles, fish, and waterfowl.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- With advance notice, this tour can accommodate a wheelchair- and stroller-friendly route. Please contact the company with at least one week's notice.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Prospect Park Tour
Can I cancel Prospect Park Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Prospect Park Tours Directions: Tours begin on the front steps of the Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, located at 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238.
What's included?
- Knowledgeable and engaging tour guide
Which places does it visit?
It visits Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch, Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch, Prospect Park, Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse, LeFrak Center at Lakeside.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Turnstile Tours, Inc.
