The Five Best Reasons to Live Across From Prospect Park

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    vale-of-cashmere-monica-bergerVale of Cashmere, Prospect Park | Monica Berger via Curbed

    Prospect Park is the crown jewel of Brooklyn, a masterpiece of landscape architecture by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the visionaries behind Central Park and hundreds of parks and green spaces across the U.S. To Brooklynites, however, Prospect Park is more than a piece of history — it’s their playground, their meeting place, and their chance to commune with nature.

    It’s no surprise, then, that many in Brooklyn dream of living across from Prospect Park. 123 on the Park, a new rental development on the southern edge of the park, can make that dream a reality. With modern luxury rental units and numerous amenities, 123 on the Park offers a unique parkside living experience. Following are five of the best reasons to live across from Prospect Park.

     lakeside-center-prospect-park-brooklynLeFrak Center at Lakeside | LakesideBrooklyn.com

    The new LeFrak Center at Lakeside

    Ice skating in the winter, boating and roller skating in the summer, bike rentals, classes, a café… all alongside the park’s scenic lake, the only lake in Brooklyn.

     prospect-park-carousel-brooklynProspect Park Carousel Eden Pictures via Flickr

    Lots for the kids to do

    Not even counting the skating, there’s a historic carousel, a zoo, seven playgrounds, baseball fields, and hills to sled on in winter. The Audubon Center at the Boathouse offers educational programs about nature for families and kids of all ages.

     

    prospect-park-brooklyn-dogsBrooklyn dogs at play | FidoBrooklyn.org

    Your dog will be ecstatic

    You and your furry friend — and they are allowed at 123 on the Park — would surely prefer a walk in the park to a walk around the block. There are off-leash hours, too: before 9 a.m. and after 9 p.m., your dogs can run around with their neighbors at the Nethermead, the Peninsula, and the upper and middle sections of the Long Meadow. There’s even a dog beach where your pups can cool off in the summer.

     

     Prospect-Park-Brooklyn-running-cyclingCycling and running on Park Drive | Steven Pisano via Flickr

    Keeping fit in the great outdoors

    One of the first things you’ll notice when you enter the park is the many runners and cyclists making use of Park Drive, a  3.35-mile loop with gently rolling hills. It won’t be long before you catch the bug! (And if the weather’s bad, you’ll always have 123 on the Park‘s fitness center.)

     

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    The view!

    Seeing the sea of green trees out your window is pretty spectacular in itself, but to truly appreciate the perks of parkside living, catch the sunset over Prospect Park from 123 on the Park‘s landscaped roof deck. It’s equipped with an outdoor kitchen and dining area, perfect for a relaxing meal admiring the foliage.

     

    123 on the Park - Entrance

    Leasing is now underway at 123 on the Park, with one-bedrooms from $2,500 and duplex and two-bedrooms from $3,500. Here are all the details on apartment availability.

     

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