Explore Brooklyn: Prospect Park
Trip Tips
- Weekdays are less busy.
- On weekends, it is usually less crowded early in the day.
Suggestions for your adventure
- water
- snacks or a picnic lunch
- sunglasses
- hat
- sunscreen
- wipes
- picnic blanket
- a sweater or jacket, if it's cool outside
- Before you leave home, tell your child you are going to the park. Talk about what you think you might see.
- Visit the Audubon Center for a hands-on look at nature - perfect for young children! Sit in a life-size bird's nest, peek into pond water, and pose with the world's biggest chipmunk!
- Take a ride on the carousel, then walk to the playground, or take a ride on a paddle boat.
- Stop and enjoy a picnic anywhere in the park.
- Visit the Central Library to pick-up a park inspired story.
- On the way, talk about what you did that day.
- Make it home in time for a story and a nap.
Necessities and getting around…
Most of the park is very stroller friendly. View a map of the park (PDF).
Restrooms with baby changing tables are available in the park.
Snack suggestions
Trail Mix - mix any combination of dried fruit, nuts and chocolate candies; store and serve in plastic bags or sealed cups. Try almonds, walnuts, raisins, dried apricots, banana chips, M&MsApple Snacks - wash and core apples, fill core with a mix of peanut or almond butter and raisins (1 tbsp raisins per apple). Store in a plastic bag.
Chocolate Squirrels' Nests - in a double boiler, melt one package of chocolate chips with one package of butterscotch chips. Take pot off of heat and stir in 2 cups of roasted, salted peanuts and one package of chow mein noodles, until well-mixed. Let stand 5 minutes to cool, then scoop spoonfuls onto cookie trays covered with waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm. Enjoy!
Ants on a Log - wash one bunch of celery, separate stalks and trim ends. Cut each stalk into pieces 3-5 inches long. Fill center of each piece with peanut, almond or cashew butter, and garnish with a few raisins.