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Park Slope is full of historical artifacts and one of the most easily overlooked pieces of history is the 50-plus-old street sign hanging out on 7th Avenue and 1st Street.
If you ask Brooklynites for a quintessential Brooklyn neighborhood, you might be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t mention Park Slope. Bordered by Boerum Hill to the west, Prospect Heights to the north, Greenwood Cemetery to the south, and Prospect Park to the east, Park Slope is one of Brooklyn’s largest and most diverse neighborhoods.
The best feature of the neighborhood is its vicinity to Prospect Park. This 585-acre public park was designed by the same architects as Manhattan’s Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert B. Vaux, and has opportunities galore for area residents. For kids and families, there are amenities like the Prospect Park Zoo, the Prospect Park Carousel and horseback riding at Kensington Stables. Visitors can also stop at the Brooklyn Public Library, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn museum, which are situated at the north end of the Park.
Rail: Park Slope has access to the LIRR, also known as the IRT Eastern Parkway Line, which stretches from Downtown Brooklyn south along Flatbush Avenue and east along Eastern Parkway. Park Slope residents can easily pick up the Long Island Railroad by walking to the Atlantic Terminal.
Subway: The neighborhood is home to several major subway stations including Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center (B,Q,2,3,4,5), 7th Avenue (B,Q), Bergen Street and Grand Army Plaza (2, 3) to the North, Union Street (R), 4th Avenue – 9th Street (F,G,R) and Prospect Avenue (R) to the West, and 7th Avenue (F,G) and 15th Street Prospect Park (F,G) to the South.
Bus: Several bus lines serve the area, including the B65, B37, B63, B67, B69, B103, B61 and the B41.
Park Slope's vibrant restaurant scene centers around 5th Avenue. Whether you're looking for a casual bite to eat or a fancy sit down meal, Park Slope boasts an incredible array of options. Stop in at a few of our favorites to try the area's local fare:
When it comes to nightlife and social drinking, Park Slope is stocked full of options. Whether you're looking for a casual beer with a friend or a sophisticated drink with a new acquaintance, Park Slope offers venues for every occasion. Additionally, Park Slope is known for some of the best outdoor patios, great places to drink and socialize in the warmer months.
As you might guess from the name, residents of the area are attracted to Park Slope largely because of its vicinity to Prospect Park. With an amazing public school system and an area known for its lack of crime, families with children as well as young professionals take advantage of the bountiful amounts of activities and attractions within Prospect Park. Take a chance to visit some of our favorite attractions:
Situated amongst some of the best neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Park Slope benefits from a wealth of entertainment opportunities to satisfy any interest. If you're interested in the arts, check out the Brooklyn Museum or the Textile Arts Center. In the mood for a little bit of history? Stop on over to the Old Stone House for a historic tour of the site of the Battle of Brooklyn. No matter where your interests lie, Park Slope offers great opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy themselves.
Union Hall has an indoor bocce ball court, great beers, and super-friendly bar staff.
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Joshua C.
Neighborhood: Park Slope
Calexico is my favorite food spot. It's Cali-Mexican fusion with great cocktails that was ranked "Number One Mexican food" by Zagat.
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Brian F.
Neighborhood: Park Slope
The food at Stone Park Cafe is consistently delicious. Not only is it the perfect spot for dinner, but they also have an amazing brunch.
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Kimberly T.
Neighborhood: Park Slope
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