Parts of Prospect Park to become car-free
Starting Monday, July 6, portions of Prospect Park will permanently become car-free—a change that has been decades in the making and that local community boards and advocacy groups have long awaited.
As announced by Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday, June 18, Prospect Park’s West Drive between Grand Army Plaza and Park Circle, previously open to motor vehicle traffic for two hours on weekday afternoons, will be permanently reserved for recreation.
“Prospect Park has always been my family’s backyard. That’s a sentiment New Yorkers in every borough feel about their parks,” said de Blasio. “We’re taking a big step to returning our parks to the people, and that’s the whole idea to begin with. We’re creating safe zones for kids to play in, for bikers, for joggers, for everyone to know that they will be safer and they can enjoy the park in peace.”