Prospect Park Loop is a 3.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near New York City, New York that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
wheelchair friendly
kid friendly
stroller friendly
hiking
mountain biking
nature trips
road biking
walking
bird watching
running
forest
lake
partially paved
views
wild flowers
wildlife
Prospect Park has so many child-friendly attractions that you might find a single visit won't do them justice. You can also bring a ball and play in an open field, watch dogs frolic at dog beach, and walk through the ravine, New York's last remaining forest. In summer, the bandshell at 9th St., near the Harmony Playground, hosts concerts and dance performances. A stable offers trail rides in the park.
This walk is for everyone. It's makes for a great day in the park all season long. You can even bring your dog along for a long walk with you as well.
If you like to be among lots of people, this is the place to be. Good workout as well.
Love the park!
Good loop around the park. You can even bring your 4 legged friend around. The Lond Meadow, which is accessible from the loop allows off leash dogs before 9am and after 9pm.
Brooklyn's equivalent of Central Park. Gigantic with a whole forest, plenty of shade, ponds, legit walking trails, and meadows for playing games outdoors. Dog friendly. It was packed this weekend due to excellent weather.
Errol J.
This is a great place to introduce beginners to a easier hike.
Arguably the nicest place to walk in Brooklyn. Paved roads well marked, well kept. Delightful change in the middle of the urban jungle. There is also a dirt-paved trail run around the perimeter of the park, which I have not explored yet.
Love it!
I jog this trail twice a week. Its very manageable and the scenery never gets old.
Nice loop around Prospect Park, fully paved the whole way. Pedestrian walkway on the left, bikes down the middle. Good views of the lawns, with tons of BBQs and picnickers on an early summer day. You'll also pass by the lake about half way through. Last half mile or so is a gentle little climb. Worth checking out Grand Army Plaza and the beautiful Bailey Fountain, which are adjacent to the park.
The hill definitely offers a challenge but it sure is fun going back down on your bike.
It’s a great little trail for the city people . It is nice and I enjoyed it. great to bring the pup to.....they also have a great little part for the dogs to go swimming in!!
Beautiful, fun, great people-watching. Hill is challenging for running or cycling.
This is my daily trail run! What I love most about this loop is its variety: beautiful trees and foliage, sweeping views of the lake and fields, a mix of ups and downs, and plenty of water fountains along the way. March / April is the best time of year to visit, when snow drops, daffodils and crocus bloom all along the path.
A nice long loop, all paved with some incline. I wouldn’t call it an easy run.
We picked a day when there was a festival so it was difficult to navigate but once in the park an enjoyable ride.
Great park for birding, especially during spring warbler migration.
a fast paved loop with a challenging hill. it's a beautiful place to getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Fun area of Brooklyn
Biggest surprise was the collection of padlocks at mid-bridge. Then I read the NYC removes thousands of the "love-locks" at a time.
Perfect trail for running and bike. No big steep hills (just one but not that steep) majority flat. I was in Brooklyn and it was a great option instead go to Central Park as I'm used to.
Nice walk. Not really a hike.
