Prospect Park Loop
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Prospect Park, Brooklyn
"distance on border sidewalk is 3.75 miles"(10 Tips)
"great for runners or cyclists"(3 Tips)
"There is horse poop."(3 Tips)
"The big hill before Grand Army Plaza never gets any easier."(2 Tips)
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David DJuly 20, 2016It has been nearly 30 years since anyone has been attached by Polar bears in Prospect Park, but to this day the loop remains a good place to practice running away from them.
Full loop is just under 4 miles. Want something a little shorter? Take a left just past the ballfields and you'll cut a mile off your total.
Lauren DellaquilaApril 5, 2015This is an amazing park. My favorite in Brooklyn. It's great for locals or tourists looking for a rest. It's what my tax dollars pay for and I big reason I live in the neighborhood.
If you want to ride hard, aim to finish your ride by 7am. The recreational cyclists and runners start swarming in around then. Watch out for horses!
If you're running counter-clockwise, there's a serious hill for the last .5 mile. You'll pass me on it.
- The Corcoran GroupFebruary 22, 2011This loop is a great for runners or cyclists, with varying terrain, horse poop obstacles, and it’s lit for an evening run, ride or stroll.
Try walking/running the opposite way the traffic flows for a different experience and view of the park.
WendyJuly 17, 2012Best times to run are weekdays in the early morn if you can. Gets very crowded in the evenings and on weekends.- distance on the drive is 3.35 miles. distance on border sidewalk is 3.75 miles
nikki austinApril 20, 2015Came here for earth day! Wonderful park. Very clean, spacious, not too crowded.
Scott KleinbergJuly 30, 2017You can get quite the workout walking here. The park look is like 3.5 miles.
the water fountain under the shade of the trees next to the grand army plaza entrance has the coldest water.
4mi loop is great for jogging or cycling. Fewer stoplights than Central Park.
Nice 5k bike loop. Look out for the water posts along the way
Farid LancherosApril 11, 2012After a long day at this great park, I like to head over to Bogota Latin Bistro on 5th Avenue for a mojito (or 3): Read more
I like to watch how the dominant ethnicities change as I bike the loop. North & West vs. South & East.- The big hill before Grand Army Plaza never gets any easier. Its better to run up it fast to get it over with!
I don't get the counterclockwise hate. It's got two lanes people. There's even pictures!! (See picture)
NYU WagnerMarch 2, 2012On Sunday, March 18, the Park Slope St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off at 1 p.m., starting at Prospect Park West and 14th Street.
Inside of the path for clockwise running, outside for counterclockwise
The New York Daily NewsDecember 8, 2010PHOTO: Skaters charge from the starting line to begin the 26.2 mile Brooklyn Rollathon in 1980, at the link! Read more
Universal SportsFebruary 9, 2011Andy Schleck believes he is the Tour De France favorite. Come see if he is right. Tune into Universal Sports for exclusive cycling coverage. Read more- Frannie WatermanJuly 14, 2012There is horse poop. So watch out.. I love the monuments that are there.
I love jogging there mostly every night :-) gotta stay active and get into shape
Having this track nearby makes me want to get on my bike and ride, around and around!
Watch out for people who can't read the signs as to where to run/walk vs. where to bike. Read more
Run the transverses in the middle of the park. The loop plus two transverses are 4.85 miles!
If you run clockwise, people will give you dirty looks. (To that I say, whatev. Gotta even it out.)
watch out for the horse poop. It's a moving target! and who's that guy kicking the huge ball up the hill?
Don't be the loser running in the center or in the wrong direction. Toughen up and run up the big hill.
don't be that guy who runs the wrong way around the loop!
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"the track and the adult jungle gym are good. only issue is the children that sometimes get in the way of fast runnerz"
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"Look how clear and glass-free that track is! Wow! Nice job volunteers!"
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"Pretty empty in the mornings. It's good in that the track isn't crowded, but can feel a little lonely during a longer workout."
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"Come in the summer and sit by the fountain to cool off a bit. We mostly enjoy coming on Saturdays throughout the year for the farmers market!"
The Corcoran Group
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