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Brooklyn's Prospect Park

Prospect Park is a large, scenic public park located in Brooklyn, New York. Covering about 585 acres, it offers a mix of natural landscapes, open grass fields, walking trails, lakes, and wooded areas. The park features popular attractions like the Prospect Park Zoo, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and the historic Brooklyn Museum nearby. Designed in the 1860s by Victorian-era landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, it serves as a versatile urban oasis for recreation, relaxation, and cultural activities, making it a vital cultural and recreational hub for Brooklyn residents and visitors alike.