Quiet Walk Through Prospect Park

Olmsted considered Prospect Park his masterpiece — and walking the Ravine and the Lullwater early in the morning, it's easy to see why.

New York City · Walk · about 1 hr 10 min · 3 miles · Pleasantness: Very High

Why this route is pleasant

• Real forest in the Ravine — the only one in Brooklyn
• Wide, tree-shaded walking paths separated from cars
• Constant water — the Lullwater, the Lake, the falls
• Significantly less crowded than Central Park

What you'll see

• Long Meadow at sunrise
• The Boathouse and Lullwater bridge
• Audubon Center wildlife refuge
• The Ravine's cascades and old oaks

Best time to go

Weekday mornings before 9am. The Long Meadow at first light is the best moment.

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