Prospect Park Lake
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Prospect Park, Brooklyn
"latest construction updates on the new Lakeside Center"(2 Tips)"small black waterfowl with white beaks"(2 Tips)
"... look at some turtles, geese, and maybe a swan or two."(2 Tips)"The view is beautiful."(3 Tips)
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Two and four seat paddle boats and single and double kayaks for rent near lakeside. Lots of turtles to spot on logs by Duck Island on sunny days.
Upvoted 3 weeks ago- Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015Every corner of Prospect Park is worth exploring, but the part closest to Windsor Terrace includes the peaceful man-made lake. Benches and small wooden gazebos dot the waterfront. Read more
Marc MayerAugust 24, 2015Waiting in line at the boat rental is the best place to eavesdrop on wet blanket helicopter parents living in fear of how deep the water is. I've never seen a paddle boat capsize.
Lauren DellaquilaSeptember 1, 2015Despite the signage, you can only rent boats at the kiosk near the lake. Beware of heli-parents clogging up the line with silly questions, like "how deep is the lake"? Government ID required to rent.- the small black waterfowl with white beaks are American Coots, aka mud hens aka sh*t ducks
- Ian FrancisSeptember 28, 2015Beautiful place to go and relax with friends, or yourself. The view is beautiful.
Sam DeMatoJune 1, 2016Crowded during the Ingress Anamoly, but damn it was well worth it! Only like 15 minutes from Metrotech- Prospect_ParkAugust 12, 2011Follow the link to see the latest construction updates on the new Lakeside Center, coming winter 2012/2013. Five acres are being added to the Lake as well as three acres of parkland. Read more
- A great place to walk around a body of water and look at some turtles, geese, and maybe a swan or two.
Lipton Iced TeaJune 29, 2011Check out the Fallen Oak on Elephant Hill, the oldest tree out of the 30,000 in the entire park (300 years), before heading over to the Band Shell for a free summer Concert performance. Also, stroll
Like feeding ducks? Try Cheerios. They have more nutritive value than white bread, and they're fun and easy to scatter, so you can feed more at once. Ducks love them!
Kimmie OhhOctober 20, 2020Walk around the lake for scenic views! Enjoy watching the ducks/ducklings!- if you’re kayaking, wear a swimsuit. you will get very very wet
PLEASE don't feed the waterfowl. It causes poor nutrition, spreads disease, pollution & more. http://www.prospectpark.org/environment/environment-news-updates-post/please-dont-feed-waterfowl- Prospect_ParkMay 27, 2010See the Park from the water -- have fun on a pedal boat! Rent them by the Wollman Rink. may - October. Thur - Sun in the summer, Sat & Sun spring and fall. Read more
- Prospect_ParkApril 5, 2010Cleaner than it looks! The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)says that test results of water samples from Prospect Park Lake were normal and that there was no indication of any substances th Read more
Linh (Kelly) NguyenSeptember 20, 2012To all naive visitors: please don't feed the ducks and other animals here.
TraciApril 7, 2010Grab some bread from one of the stores on Prospect Park Southwest and Vanderbilt to feed the ducks right inside that area of the park.
Chris GayomaliApril 28, 2013WARNING: The water is NOT for drinking. Also the geese don't like it when you try to kiss them.
Augustina OrtizSeptember 27, 2010For a nice workout, walk around and through the park.. bautiful scenic views
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