Prospect Park

Prospect Park W, Parkside Ave. bet. Flatbush Ave., Ocean Ave. and Prospect Park SW

Brooklyn, 11215

Prospect Park: 100th Anniversary Plaque

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Sculptor: Neil Estern
Description: Plaque with two relief portraits
Materials: Bronze
Dimensions: H: 18 ½" W: 47 ½"
Cast: 1966
Dedicated: June 2, 1966
Donor: R.J. Schaefer
Inscription: THIS PLAQUE COMMEMORATES / THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY / OF / PROSPECT PARK 1866 - 1966 / IT IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY / OF THE DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS / FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED AND CALVERT VAUX / THE PARK IS THEIR MONUMENT / [last line illegible]

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Kate Wollman Ice Skating Rink: CLOSED 2012-2013

The Kate Wollman Rink will NOT be open for ice skating this winter; 2012 - 2013. The parking lot will also remain closed this winter. Construction is continuing on Lakeside , a year-round destination for recreation, relaxation, and events. Ice skating will return with the completion of this exciting new project.