Prospect Park

Fresh turf is officially in play! The Alliance, @cmritajoseph + @nycparks cut the ribbon on the restored Field 9 at the Parade Ground. With $1.5M in funding, it now features pro-level turf + ADA upgrades. Thanks United Sports Youth League for helping kick off the spring season!

The Alliance is collaborating with NewYork-Presbyterian to offer a Sexual Health Mobile Medical Unit from 10am–3pm at the Parkside + Ocean Avenue Entrance on Mondays + Grand Army Plaza on Thursdays. Learn more about health + wellness in Prospect Park: prospectpark.org/wellness

“Is it off-leash hours yet?” - IG user baby_gotbax 🐾 This #StewardshipSunday, be a #ParkChampion! Help us care for Brooklyn's Backyard. Off-leash is 6–9am + 9pm–1am at Long Meadow (no ballfields), Nethermead + Peninsula (no woodlands). Learn more: prospectpark.org/dogstewardship

Celebrate Spring Break in Brooklyn's Backyard! 🌿 Join us at the Boathouse this weekend (10am-1pm) for free discovery stations, animals + nature walks. Then, head to the Children's Corner for a Carousel ride! 🎠 More: prospectpark.org/audubon-center c. Martin Seck, Paul Martinka

#FlowerFriday in Prospect Park! 🌸 Thanks IG users shotxmatt_, glennb1134 + photo_synthesis_project for reminding us to stop and smell the spring blooms. Check out our gallery guide on Spring Ephemerals—the fleeting, beautiful signs of the season: prospectpark.org/ephemerals

Spend Spring Break on the court! 🎾 Join Prospect Park Tennis Center April 6–10 (1–4 PM) for an energizing week of intensive instruction for all ages and skill levels. Shake off the winter rust and grow your game. Learn more + Register: prospectpark.org/tennis-holiday c. Paul Martinka

It's #WildlifeWednesday! This Double-crested Cormorant, spotted by @JorgeV_Bklyn near the Boathouse, has aquamarine eyes that sparkle like jewels. Next time you visit Prospect Park, look closely for its bright blue mouth! Have wildlife shots? Tag @Prospect_Park to be featured!

Final days of ice skating at @LeFrakLakeside! ⛸️ Hit the rink through April 5, then gear up for roller skating starting April 24. 🛼 Experience the seasons in Brooklyn's Backyard on ice, on wheels, or at Duck Island Cafe & Bar. Details: prospectpark.org/lakeside c. Martin Seck

Find your stride in Prospect Park. It's National Take a Walk in the Park Day. From restorative nature trails to the shared energy of our community, walk for your health and the joy of watching Brooklyn's Backyard wake up. prospectpark.org/wellness c. Martin Seck

Golden hour is better with a ball, just ask IG user parkslope_penny! This #StewardshipSunday be a #ParkChampion by keeping your dog on‑leash outside of designated off‑leash hours: 6–9 am + 9 pm–1 am in the Long Meadow, Nethermead and Peninsula Meadow: prospectpark.org/champion

✨ Join us under the stars! The Prospect Park Soiree returns Saturday, June 20. Bring your dinner, decor and best festive style to the Peninsula for a night of music and dancing. 🎟 Early bird pricing ends April 1! Secure your spot: prospectpark.org/soiree c. Obed Obwoge

Thanks to our parks community, civic partners + elected officials for joining our Brooklyn Parks legislative breakfast this morning! We appreciate @stefanizinerman, @CMCrystalHudson, @RitaJosephNYC + @NYCParks, plus #FriendsofBrownsvilleParks, @nbkparks + @ny4p for presenting.

Enjoy birdwatching, take a spin on the carousel, or simply relax and soak in Brooklyn's Backyard this weekend. There are plenty of ways to connect with nature and community. Plan your visit: prospectpark.org/events c. Martin Seck, Jordan Rathkopf, Paul Martinka,

Wrapping up Winter Corps with a day of impact in Brooklyn’s Backyard! Volunteers joined the Alliance to paint benches and collected five bags of litter. Thank you to all who cared for the park this winter. Help carry this momentum into Spring Spruce Up! prospectpark.org/spring-spruce-…

Excited to kick off the (potentially first-ever?) Brooklyn Parks & Open Spaces Conference on Saturday with a panel conversation on the state of the city's parks, advocacy, organizing and much more. Come hang with us in @prospect_park! eventbrite.com/e/2026-brookly…

The feast is back in Brooklyn’s Backyard! @Smorgasburg returns to Breeze Hill in Prospect Park on April 5 with 70+ vendors. Join us Sundays, 11 am–6 pm through October 25 for global bites, local favorites + new flavors. Come hungry: prospectpark.org/smorg2026 c. Sam Hollenshead

Even the birds in Prospect Park are picky eaters! This Golden-crowned Kinglet thought he scored a #wildlifewednesday snack… until regret hit. Swipe for the drama IG user unbound_gaze captured. That last slide? A total 1-star review face ⭐ Tag @Prospect_Park to be featured!

Ready for a spin? 🎠 The Prospect Park Carousel reopens this Sat, March 28! Ride a hand-carved horse, giraffe, dragon-pulled chariot or deer Thu–Sun, 12–5 pm.🌷 Spring Break Special: Open daily April 2–10! Plan your visit at prospectpark.org/carousel. 💫 c. Martin Seck

It's all smiles and sniffs for IG user winniegirl360 enjoying a spring day in Brooklyn's Backyard 🌿 This #StewardshipSunday, be a #ParkChampion. Stay on paths and leash dogs outside off-leash hours, 6–9 am and 9 pm–1 am. Learn more: prospectpark.org/champion

The dance floor is calling! 💃✨ Host your dream wedding or gala at the historic Prospect Park Picnic House in Brooklyn. Plus, save up to $1,000 on select weekend dates through August 2026! 🥂 Book a tour: prospectpark.org/picnichouse c. Le Image, Sincerely Emelia, Ciro Photography