Prospect Park

October 22, 2010

This Weekend In Parks

See what's on schedule in our parks this weekend.

October 14, 2010

From Parks' Citywide Nursery: Andrew Jackson Downing and the Cucumber Magnolia

For the past year, a special tree discovery inspired Richie Cabo to research the New York...

October 4, 2010

Parks & Recreation Appoints Kevin Jeffrey as Brooklyn Borough Commissioner; Adena Long as Staten Island Borough Commissioner

Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe announced today the appointment of two new Borough Commissioners...

October 4, 2010

Parks & Recreation Appoints Kevin Jeffrey As Brooklyn Borough Commissioner

Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe today announced the appointment of Kevin...

September 24, 2010

This Weekend In Parks

See what's on the schedule for this Saturday and Sunday in our parks.

September 22, 2010

Autumnal Equinox: Parks Foliage Guide

Today marks the official autumnal equinox. Check out the Parks' fall foliage guide inside.

August 24, 2010

JFK Memorial At Prospect Park's Grand Army Plaza Is Rededicated

Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe and Prospect Park Alliance President Tupper...

May 3, 2010

Andrew Rabb To Lead Urban Park System In Buffalo, New York

The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation congratulates former Brooklyn Director of Forestry...

February 27, 2010

New York City's Children Take to the Parks to Celebrate a Snow Day!

Parks & Recreation invites New Yorkers to come out to a neighborhood park for some winter fun.

February 10, 2010

New York City's Children Take to the Parks to Celebrate a Snow Day!

Parks & Recreation will provide sleds and hot chocolate at selected locations across the city.

Know Before You Go

The Bailey Fountain is turned off in preparation for the plaza's renovation, which is slated to begin in July 2022. Visit the Prospect Park Capital Projects Tracker to learn more about the project.