Prospect Park

Fall is finding its way into Brooklyn's Backyard. 🍂 The leaves are beginning to change, bringing the first hints of autumn color to Prospect Park this #FoliageFriday. Thanks to IG users glennb1134, lorensan + alexinskeep for sharing! Have photos of your own? Tag #ProspectPark!

🎃 Halloween is here in Brooklyn's Backyard! Enjoy the Fall Festival at LeFrak Center, spooky stories at Lefferts Historic House, Creepy Crawly Halloween at the Boathouse, the Haunted Carousel, and Spooktober at Prospect Park Zoo! Plan your visit: prospectpark.org/halloween

We mourn the passing of Gordon Davis, whose vision and leadership helped create Prospect Park Alliance and restore Brooklyn's Backyard. His legacy lives on in every corner of the park. Thank you, Gordon. c. Prospect Park Archives

Finding my best angle. 📸✨ Often tucked among the leaves while foraging and resting, Yellow-billed Cuckoos can be challenging to spot. This one paused long enough for IG user louiswongphotos to give us a great #WildlifeWednesday look from both sides.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Third United Lenape/Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow in Brooklyn's Backyard! 🪶 We're grateful to our partners and all who made this celebration of Indigenous culture, dance, drumming and community possible. c. Obed Obwoge

Many hands make light work! 🌳 City of Forest Day brought 44 volunteers, our Woodlands Youth Crew, and staff together to plant 425 native maples, oaks, dogwoods and more across the Ravine in just 3 hours. Thank you all for growing Brooklyn's Backyard! c. Paul Martinka

Today is the final day of the 3rd United Lenape / Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow in Brooklyn's Backyard. 🪶 Join us for dancing, drumming, artisan crafts, food and community traditions that honor the original stewards of this land. Stop by between 10 am–4 pm at @lakesideprospectpark.

There's life after death in the forest! 🌳 On City of Forest Day, see how our Alliance staff and volunteers turn a storm-damaged Black Tupelo into erosion barriers and wildlife habitat. Learn more about our restoration work with @NaturalAreasNYC: prospectpark.org/forest-restora…

Step inside a Brooklyn icon! 🏛️✨ For @ohny, Prospect Park Alliance and the Urban Park Rangers are opening the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch for special interior tours on October 17 from 10 am–2 pm. RSVPs open tomorrow, October 2! Learn more at prospectpark.org/OHNY-Tours.

Did you know the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, one of 250+ bird species in Prospect Park, weighs about as much as a nickel? Its heart beats 1,200+ times/min and wings flap 53x/sec! Captured peacefully by @Tparkslope in Brooklyn's Backyard for this #WildlifeWednesday.

The Third United Lenape/Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow returns to Prospect Park! Enjoy Indigenous artisan vendors, handmade crafts, delicious food, drumming, dancing + more at @LeFrakLakeside Sat, Oct 3 (10am–7pm) + Sun, Oct 4 (10am–4pm). RSVP: prospectpark.org/powwow c. Obed Obwoge

Brooklyn's Backyard put on a spectacular show. Fiery orange hues glowed through the trees before giving way to a delicate rainbow across pink + purple skies. This week's #PhotoOfTheWeek by IG users purplemouthed + hayesgregoryd beautifully captured the calm before the storm.

Brooklyn's Backyard just got greener! 🌳✨ We raised over $1M at the Carousel, celebrating our honorees + enjoying music, auctions, and circus fun. Huge thanks to everyone who supports Prospect Park—this work wouldn't be possible without you!

The Alliance thanks @GovKathyHochul for providing $4 million + @SenatorMyrie for providing $1 million to fully fund the $25 million restoration of Brooklyn's only lake, creating a more resilient, accessible + welcoming shoreline. Learn more: prospectpark.org/lake-restorati… c. Martin Seck

Since 1997, the Prospect Park Alliance Woodlands Youth Crew has provided local teens with paid work experience caring for Brooklyn's Backyard while exploring green careers. Watch our 2026 crew share what it means to care for Prospect Park.

Every step counts! 🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Help us reach our goal of 250 new Sustainers by Oct 15 and unlock a $10,000 gift from @BklynFoundation. Your monthly support keeps Prospect Park thriving all year. Ready to go the distance? Join us: bit.ly/SustainerSuppo… c. Martin Seck

I spy with my eagle eye… a tagged Bald Eagle in Brooklyn's Backyard! 🦅✨ Check out these #WildlifeWednesday shots by IG user guywith3cameras. Spot the metal band? Researchers use it to track eagle movement. Help us keep Prospect Park a safe refuge. Observe from a distance!

Celebrate culture, community + tradition in Brooklyn's Backyard. Prospect Park Alliance, Éenda-Lŭnaapeewáhkiing Collective + American Indian Community House host the 3rd United Lenape/Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow Oct 3–4 @LeFrakLakeside RSVP: prospectpark.org/pow-wow c. Obed Obwoge

Our EcoZone volunteers dig in alongside Alliance staff to clear invasive plants like Phragmites and Mugwort, restore native habitats and protect the lake shoreline. Explore how you can help care for Brooklyn's Backyard at our next Open House: prospectpark.org/ecozone

Happy #WildlifeWednesday from the canopy of Prospect Park! 🌳 Our 585 acres are home to hundreds of bird species, like the American Goldfinch, Red-eyed Vireo, House Finch and Northern Cardinal spotted by IG users Paul.stillman + burdpics. Tag #ProspectPark to be featured!