Study Finds One Brooklyn District Has Less Parkland Than Any Other Area in the City
East Flatbush and its surrounding neighborhoods have less parkland than any other district in the city, with only 1 percent of the area’s 2,000 acres dedicated to recreational green space, according to a recent report.
A Colorful Shelter Returns With the Restoration of Prospect Park’s Concert Grove Pavilion
It was hard to tell which looked more brilliant in Prospect Park this week, the bright pink of a cherry tree in full bloom or the glistening roof of the newly restored Concert Grove Pavilion.
Relocation Plan for Concrete Animal Sculptures in Brooklyn Playgrounds Frustrates Locals
A Parks Department representative said they are "looking into relocating" beloved concrete animal sculptures for some of the city's parks.
State Seeks Public Input for Williamsburg’s Marsha P. Johnson Park After Outcry
Starting May 31, the public sessions will solicit design ideas to honor the late gay liberation activist and celebrate the LGBTQ+ movement.
Enjoy the Dazzling Colors of Spring With a Tree Tour Through Green-Wood Cemetery
Green-Wood cemetery is a visual treat at any time of year but spring brings a special riot of color across the open space.
State Parks Scraps Initial Designs for Marsha P. Johnson Park After Outcry
A controversial plan to splash the waterfront Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Williamsburg with an ostentatious mural of rainbow colors — ostensibly in honor of the park’s namesake LGBTQ icon — has been dropped following objections from Johnson’s family and other activists over a lack of public input.
Explore the Beauty of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden With Audio Walks and Installations
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden has launched a series of guided audio walks and installations, offering in-depth visits to the green space that remain socially distanced.
Dead Horse Bay Expert Fights to Save Its Historic Refuse Ahead of Radioactivity Cleanup
The National Park Service will soon embark on a planned cleanup of southern Brooklyn’s Dead Horse Bay, but one local author and expert on the area is looking to salvage the trash currently scrapped in the bay.
A Delightfully Striped Interior Returns to Prospect Park’s Endale Arch
A rainy day in Prospect Park Friday was enlivened by the unveiling of the glowing, restored interior of the Endale Arch.
Art Installation at Prospect Park Bandshell Celebrates Life in Face of Struggle
Prospect Park Bandshell visitors will find a colorful text-based art installation intended to lift the spirits of gloomy Brooklynites feeling despondent about the current state of affairs.
