Prospect Park Tour
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.
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Prospect Park Tour
What's included in Prospect Park Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Brooklyn Public Library Central BranchPass-by Only
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).
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial ArchPass-by Only
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.
Prospect Park
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.
Inclusions
- Knowledgeable and engaging tour guide
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. This tour operates rain or shine and involves walking 2 miles/ 3.2 kilometers on foot with a few stops that have places to sit down.
- A 10% gratuity for your tour guide is not included but is culturally appropriate and appreciated if you enjoy your tour experience.
- With advance notice, this tour can accommodate a wheelchair- and stroller-friendly route. Please contact the company with at least one week's notice.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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 Points
- located in the southeast corner of the park near the Parkside Av (Q) and Prospect Park (B,S,Q) subway stations.
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Ticket Redemption
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.
