Probably the best thing about living in The Borough is being so close to Prospect Park. I know the Manhattanites have a thing about Central Park, and it is also worthy of great admiration and respect..but Prospect Park is my own salvation - the green rolling hills that separate people not by class, race or economic standing but only geography.One of my earliest memories of the park is when my third grade class went for some kind of outing in the park - we decided that in the ravine - down many steps leading off into the woods that there was a creature that lived down there - it dwelled in the darkness waiting for unsuspecting children to wander down so it could eat them all alive!!!
The park itself may not seem as spectacular to those who have climbed Mt. Hood or stood at the top of any state or national park and been overwhelmed by enchanting views and marveled at scenery that goes on to the horizon. Nor, it could be argued, is it as inspiring as the modern marvels of architecture that line city streets. I think that is goes beyond all of these - since within an incredibly confined space they were able to create a place that relates and connects to the buildings and people outside on its periphery, but also welcomes you in and protects you from outside interference - creating vistas and enchanting experiences all within walking distance of a good bathroom (picnic house).
Even with throngs of picnickers, children screaming and playing sports on the open fields and the occasional drumming circle, It still holds its own personal charm, as a respite from the city in a quite civilized way. You can check it all out onine for yourself, including a map and all the good stuff that goes on in the park. http://www.prospectpark.org/
If you;re really interested in the history of the park, here is a good place to start:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prospect_Park_%28Brooklyn%29
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