Guidebook for Flatbush/Lefferts
Parks & Nature
My favorite place in all of New York City. There's a 5K track, hiking trails, lakes, fields, playgrounds, pedal boats, kayaking, bike rentals, and more. There are often concerts in the summer, a lot of them free. An absolute must-visit in my neighborhood.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
My favorite place in all of New York City. There's a 5K track, hiking trails, lakes, fields, playgrounds, pedal boats, kayaking, bike rentals, and more. There are often concerts in the summer, a lot of them free. An absolute must-visit in my neighborhood.
An absolutely beautiful place to spend a nice day. Pro tip: student tickets are only $6, and the people working often don't mind if you "forgot" your ID.
There's an entrance very close by on the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Empire Blvd.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveAn absolutely beautiful place to spend a nice day. Pro tip: student tickets are only $6, and the people working often don't mind if you "forgot" your ID.
There's an entrance very close by on the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Empire Blvd.
Entertainment & Activities
Ice skating in the winter! Roller skating in the summer!
194 locals recommend
LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East DrIce skating in the winter! Roller skating in the summer!
Coney Island is only 25 minutes away! There are rides, a beach, restaurants, shows, and an aquarium.
663 locals recommend
Coney Island
Coney Island is only 25 minutes away! There are rides, a beach, restaurants, shows, and an aquarium.
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyGreat museum nearby, donation-based for non-special exhibits
Prospect Park Bandshell
141 Prospect Park WestLots of free summertime concerts
Essentials
Pioneer Supermarkets
191-199 Parkside AveGreat small-batch wine and spirits selection. Tastings every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
12 locals recommend
D.Vino Wine & Spirits
188 Parkside AveGreat small-batch wine and spirits selection. Tastings every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Loud Baby
696 Flatbush AveCOFFEE
Getting Around
Parkside Av station
Parkside AvenueThe closest subway stop to the apartment (the local Q line)
The B and the Q both stop here, and transfer is available to the Franklin Avenue shuttle
50 locals recommend
Sterling St station
Lincoln RoadThe B and the Q both stop here, and transfer is available to the Franklin Avenue shuttle
Sightseeing
A beautiful archway at the top of the park with farmers markets on Saturday
378 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueA beautiful archway at the top of the park with farmers markets on Saturday
Drinks & Nightlife
Kings Theatre
1027 Flatbush AveBarclays Center
620 Atlantic AveParkside
705 Flatbush AveGood pizza and cocktails