Self-Guided Tour of New York City’s Prospect Park
Overview
Discover the hidden stories of New York City's iconic Prospect Park on this self-guided walking tour. Starting at the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial, you’ll journey through the stunning Grand Army Plaza and into the park’s serene landscapes. Along the way, you’ll uncover the park’s fascinating history, from its creation by famed architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux to its role as a Revolutionary War battlefield. Highlights include the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch, Brooklyn’s only forest, and the picturesque Prospect Park Boathouse. This audio guide immerses you in the park’s enchanting beauty, offering a fresh perspective on one of Brooklyn’s most cherished green spaces.
What's Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
Meeting Location
Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Prospect Park West
Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
The tour ends near The Picnic House in Prospect Park.
What To Expect
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial (Pass By)
Grand Army Plaza (Pass By)
Bailey Fountain (Pass By)
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch (Pass By)
Prospect Park Waterfall (Pass By)
Prospect Park Boathouse (Pass By)
Fallkill Falls (Pass By)
Prospect Park (Pass By)
Concert Grove Pavilion (Pass By)
Chaim Baier Music Island and the Shelby White and Leon Levy Esplanade (Pass By)
The Picnic House in Prospect Park (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The total tour duration is the walking time as you pass by attractions. It does not include optional time spent at any of the listed attractions
- This route is not wheelchair accessible, but it is a very easy walk suitable for the ages listed. The accessibility selections are accurate.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Self-Guided Tour of New York City’s Prospect Park?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool New York City and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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